M&A Deal Summary

Accelrys Acquires VelQuest

On December 30, 2011, Accelrys acquired software company VelQuest from MedEquity Capital for 35M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Accelrys’ 2nd transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Accelrys’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Accelrys’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Accelrys’ 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-12-30
Target VelQuest
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Accelrys
Sellers(s) MedEquity Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 35M USD

Target

VelQuest

Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States
VelQuest Corporation provides laboratory software solutions for process management and compliance in the life science industry.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Accelrys

San Diego, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Software
Employees735
Revenue 162M USD (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Accelrys is a provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management software, supports industries and organizations that rely on scientific innovation to differentiate themselves.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector: Software M&A 2 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 6
State: Massachusetts M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 5
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-07-01 Symyx Technologies

Santa Clara, California, United States

Symyx Technologies, Inc. is a develops and applies high-speed combinatorial technologies to the discovery of materials for life science, chemical, and electronics applications

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-23 Aegis Analytical

Lafayette, Colorado, United States

Aegis Analytical Corp. provides enterprise manufacturing process intelligence capabilities that provide organizations with unmatched insights into their product lifecycle processes.

Buy $30M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

MedEquity Capital

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

MedEquity Capital LLC is a specialist private equity firm that invests in mid- to late-stage healthcare service and product companies. MedEquity's focus within healthcare services includes provider based services, out-sourced non-core services, infrastructure-focused businesses, product companies with low technology risk, and technology driven service companies. MedEquity will consider both control and non-control investments and looks invest between $5 and $30 million per transaction. Investment funds are typically used to support recapitalizations, acquisitions, and growth. MedEquity Capital LLC was formed in 2002 and is based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 9
Sector: Software M&A 3 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 8
State: Massachusetts M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 6 of 9
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-09-10 AppleCare Doctors

Savannah, Georgia, United States

AppleCare Immediate Care is a provider of urgent care and immediate care services to patients in the southeastern United States. AppleCare Immediate Care was founded in 2004 and is based in Savannah, Georgia.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-31 EnduraCare Therapy Management

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

EnduraCare Therapy Management, Inc. provides contract therapy care to America's premier hospitals, long-term care facilities, and physician groups.

Sell $35M