M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-02-27 |
| Target | Gardiner Groupe Europe SAS |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) | ADI Global Distribution |
| Sellers(s) |
Motion Equity Partners
Omnes Capital Epiris |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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ADI is the leading global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products with more than 200 worldwide locations to serve you.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Motion Equity Partners is a European private equity firm that targets large buyouts and turnaround situations valued up to €300 million. Broad areas of interest include consumer (leisure, retail, household and consumer goods, food/beverages), industrial (building materials, automotive, manufacturing, chemicals), business services (outsourced services, logistics and transportation, facilities management), and healthcare services and equipment. Motion prefers opportunities located in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy and looks to commit €20 to €80 per transaction. Motion Equity Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 32 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 7 of 17 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 8 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-26 |
Tokheim S.A.S.
Cedex, France Tokheim provides fuel distributors with a complete range of products and services, covering equipment (dispensers, systems), maintenance, installation and project management. |
Buy | €380M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-01 |
Ixetic
Hamburg, Germany Hydraulik GmbH & Co. KG (later rebranded Ixetic), the European leader in the production of high-performance hydraulic pumps and innovative air-conditioning CO2 compressors for premium car manufacturers. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.7B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Omnes Capital formerly known as Credit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) is the investment arm of financial services group Credit Agricole. Omnes Capital looks to invest in a range of investment stages and transaction types, including LBO/expansion, venture capital, mezzanine, renewable energy, co-investment, infrastructure, and special situations. The Firm's LBO/expansion group looks to invest €25 to €80 million to support growth initiatives and buyouts of small and mid-cap businesses operating in a variety of industries. Omnes Capital generally invests in businesses operating in France and Italy. Omnes Capital's mezzanine area was formed in 2002 and looks to provide €5 to €30 million of junior capital to similar sized established businesses. In addition to Omnes Capital's traditional equity and subordinated debt investment arm, the Firm also invests in infrastructure projects as well as provides capital for distressed businesses with €10 to €150 million in revenue. Omnes Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 118 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 53 |
| Country: France M&A | 3 of 89 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-01 |
uniQure
Amsterdam, Netherlands uniQure is a gene therapy company that developed the first and only gene therapy product to receive regulatory approval in the European Union. Gene therapy is a technique for correcting defective or missing genes that cause diseases. uniQure is primarily focused on rare genetic diseases, and will also start developing gene therapies for chronic and degenerative diseases that affect larger populations. uniQure was founded in 1998 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-01 |
Regency Entertainment SA
Athens, Greece Regency Entertainment SA is a casino operator in Southeastern Europe. |
Buy | £800M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.5B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Electra Partners is a UK-based private equity firm focused on buyouts, co-investments, secondary fund purchases, and debt investing. The Firm's direct investing group looks to make majority or minority investments of £50 to £250 million in deals valued up to £500 million. Electra was formed in 1976 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 51 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 17 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-26 |
Tokheim S.A.S.
Cedex, France Tokheim provides fuel distributors with a complete range of products and services, covering equipment (dispensers, systems), maintenance, installation and project management. |
Buy | €380M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-03 |
Travelsphere Holdings
Leicestershire, United Kingdom Travelsphere is the UK's largest direct-sell, overseas escorted holiday provider for the 45+ age group. |
Buy | £155M |
