M&A Deal Summary

Achmea B.V. Acquires Independer.nl N.V.

On December 20, 2011, Achmea B.V. acquired internet software and services company Independer.nl N.V. from NPM Capital and Apax

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Achmea B.V.’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Achmea B.V.’s 2nd transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-12-20
Target Independer.nl N.V.
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Achmea B.V.
Sellers(s) NPM Capital
Apax
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Independer.nl N.V.

Hilversum, Netherlands
Independer.nl is an independent financial services and healthcare comparison and advice website.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Achmea B.V.

Zeist,, Netherlands

Category Company
Founded 1811
Sector Insurance
Employees16,556
DESCRIPTION

Achmea is an insurance company based in the Netherlands. Company provides Health, Life and Non-life insurance. Company serve about half of all Dutch households.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Netherlands M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2011 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-19 Achmea Holding N.V.

Zeist,, Netherlands

Achmea Holding N.V. is a provider of insurance, banking, and mortgage products and services to businesses, financial institutions, and general consumers.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

NPM Capital

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1948
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NPM Capital is a unit of family owned holding company, SHV Holdings, set-up to invest in and acquire medium-sized Dutch companies. Prospective opportunities are typically family-owned companies or divisions of of large corporations. NPM will consider both majority and minority positions in companies valued between EUR35 to EUR300 million. The Firm looks at businesses in all sectors of the Dutch economy. NPM Capital was originally established in 1948 and is based in Amsterdam.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 40
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 19
Country: Netherlands M&A 8 of 38
Year: 2011 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-07 Kiwa

Rijswijk, Netherlands

Kiwa is an international quality accreditation organization that specializes in testing, inspection and certification (TIC). Kiwa also provides training and data services. Its clients span a wide range of sectors: water, construction, energy, automotive & transport, feed & food, agribusiness, infrastructure, safety and security, healthcare, sustainability, and the environment. Kiwa was founded in 1948 and is based in Rijswijk, Netherlands.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-02 Spijker Holding BV

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Spijker Holding is a group of marketing and distribution business that operates primarily in the Western European markets. The core activities are focused on the DIY and the food chains. The DIY related activities include security products, switches, lighting, home automation, paint tools, sanitary products and garden related product ranges.

Sell -
SELLER

Apax

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 77.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 70 of 173
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 4 of 16
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 30 of 60
Country: Netherlands M&A 4 of 7
Year: 2011 M&A 9 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-28 Kinetic Concepts

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. is a developer and marketer of an innovative medical devices for advanced wound healing and therapeutic treatment systems that address skin breakdown, pulmonary complications, and circulation problems associated with patient immobility. KCI's medical devices and therapeutic systems include V.A.C.® Therapy Systems, as well as specialty beds, mattress replacement systems, wheelchair seating, and related devices. KCI serves hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings both in the U.S. and abroad.

Buy $6.3B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-23 Orange Communications SA

Renens, Switzerland

Orange Switzerland is a mobile operators in Switzerland with 1.6 million customers and the highest average revenue per user ("ARPU") in the market.

Buy Fr.2.0B