M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-05-06 |
| Target | Warner Music Group |
| Sector | Media |
| Buyer(s) | Access Industries |
| Sellers(s) |
Bain Capital Private Equity
Providence Equity Partners Thomas H. Lee Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 3.3B USD |
| Advisor(s) | Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Legal) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Sector | Diversified |
Access Industries, Inc. is a US based holding company focused on long-term investments worldwide. This includes companies located in the US, Europe, and South America. The Firm targets companies operating in the fields of natural resources, chemicals, telecommunications, media, real estate, emerging technology, and retail. Access Industries, Inc. was formed in 1986 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 19 |
| Sector: Media M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| State: New York M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 7 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-30 |
LyondellBasell
Houston, Texas, United States LyondellBasell is a plastics, chemicals and refining company that produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, and improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road. LyondellBasell was founded in 2007 and is based in Houston, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-04 |
Icon UK
London, United Kingdom Icon Group is a film and entertainment business led by Mel Gibson and Bruce Davey. The transaction comprises the international sales company, the distribution operation based in the United Kingdom and the Majestic Films and Television library. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 44.2B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bain Capital Private Equity (BCPE), is the private equity investment arm of alternative asset management firm, Bain Capital. BCPE targets leveraged buyout and growth capital transactions in a wide variety of industries including information technology, communications, media, healthcare, industrial/manufacturing, retail/consumer, and financial services. Bain Capital is based in Boston with additional offices in New York, London, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Munich.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 37 of 152 |
| Sector: Media M&A | 4 of 8 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 9 of 41 |
| State: New York M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 27 of 87 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 4 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 45 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-30 |
Keystone Automotive Operations
Exeter, Pennsylvania, United States Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is a distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories. Keystone markets products to serve the following six category segments: truck and off-road; speed and performance; recreational vehicle; towing; wheels, tires and performance handling; and miscellaneous accessories. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-20 |
China Security Co.
Wuhan, China China Security Co. is an industrial fire safety product manufacturer and solution provider in China. China Security was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Wuhan, China. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 38.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity firm that targets investments in media, entertainment, communications, and information companies. Specifically, Providence seeks investments in wireless and wireline telephony, cable television content and distribution, music, film, publishing, radio and television broadcasting, and other media and communications sectors. Providence Equity looks to commit $150 million to $800 million of equity capital in transactions ranging from growth financings and recapitalizations, to buyouts and take-privates. Providence Equity Partners was formed in 1989 and has offices in Providence, Rhode Island; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; London, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, China; and New Delhi, India.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 25 of 102 |
| Sector: Media M&A | 9 of 23 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 11 of 41 |
| State: New York M&A | 3 of 9 |
| Country: United States M&A | 15 of 69 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 3 of 8 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 36 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-18 |
UFO Moviez India
Mumbai, India UFO Moviez India is a digital cinema chain, currently pioneering the use of MPEG-4 technology based Digital Cinema System. This enables the delivery and projection of motion pictures through electronic transmission method, via a satellite. UFO Moviez India was founded in 2004 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. |
Buy | Rs260M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-16 |
RentPath
Norcross, Georgia, United States RentPath, Inc. is a primary service is digital marketing for rental properties through a network of Internet listing websites, including Rent.com, ApartmentGuide.com, Rentals.com and Lovely.com. RentPath was founded in 1975 and is based in Norcross, Georgia. |
Buy | $525M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| PE ASSETS | 35.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) is a private equity firm that seeks buyout, expansion, consolidation, distressed, and recapitalization investments across various industries. Sectors of interest include business and information services, consumer products/retail, financial services, healthcare, industrial, and media/communications. THL looks to invest $100 to $400 million in companies valued up to $2.5 billion. THL was formed in 1974 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 19 of 54 |
| Sector: Media M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 18 |
| State: New York M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 14 of 45 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 21 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-25 |
Nielsen
New York, New York, United States Nielsen is a global information and measurement company that provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of consumers and consumer behaviour. Nielsen delivers critical media and marketing information, analytics, and industry expertise about what consumers buy and what consumers watch (consumer interaction with television, online and mobile) on a global and local basis. Nielsen was founded in 1923 and is based in New York City. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-27 |
Agencyport Software
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Agencyport Software lets P&C insurers engage simply and quickly with their product distribution channels and technology partners. Company offer the world's leading web-based distribution technologies and robust business intelligence tools making the complex business of insurance simpler and smarter, increasing efficiency, improving underwriting, and sharpening carriers’ competitive edge. |
Buy | - |
