M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2023-08-31 |
| Target | Scio |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) |
AEA Investors
Quadriga Capital |
| Sellers(s) | Quadriga Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 19.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
AEA Investors is a private investment firm focused on investing in and acquiring businesses headquartered primarily in the US, Europe, and China. AEA looks for companies operating in stable to growing industries with a proven ability to generate positive cash-flow. Broad sectors of interest include value-added industrial products/services, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and services. In addition to its primary middle-market private equity fund, AEA maintains additional funds targeted towards mezzanine financing, senior secured debt, and small business buyouts. AEA Investors was formed in 1968 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 117 of 121 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 7 of 7 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 54 of 57 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 4 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 |
Crane Engineering
Kimberly, Wisconsin, United States Crane Engineering is a value-added provider of flow control and fluid handling distribution, service, and engineered skid systems. The Company has a consultative and solutions-oriented approach to sales and service and supplies customers with a broad range of mission-critical products to keep operations running safely and smoothly while driving productivity and minimizing downtime. Crane Engineering is based in Kimberly, Wisconsin. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-02 |
Melissa & Doug
Wilton, Connecticut, United States Melissa & Doug is a designer and manufacturer of children’s toys, including wooden puzzles, arts & crafts products, plush toys and other educational toys. Melissa & Doug was founded in 1988 and is based in Wilton, Connecticut. |
Sell | $950M |
Quadriga Capital is an investment firm focused on mid-market growth companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Firm looks to invest between €20 to €150 million for companies generating sales of €50 to €300 million. Quadriga Capital will consider a variety of transaction situations, including management buyouts and growth financings. Sectors of interest include healthcare, services and software, smart industries, consumer and e-commerce. Quadriga Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Frankfurt.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 15 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 7 of 7 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 9 of 9 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-25 |
GBA Group
Hamburg, Germany GBA Group brings together a network of dynamic companies providing laboratory analysis and related services to customers in three major sectors: food, environment, and pharmaceuticals. The focus is on providing solutions that meet the needs of the customers in combination with scientific and technical expertise. GBA Group was founded in 1989 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 |
LR Health & Beauty Systems
Ahlen, Germany LR Health and Beauty Systems is an international direct sales company specialising in cosmetics and nutrition products. LR Health & Beauty Systems was founded in 1985 and is based in Ahlen, Germany. |
Sell | - |
Quadriga Capital is an investment firm focused on mid-market growth companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Firm looks to invest between €20 to €150 million for companies generating sales of €50 to €300 million. Quadriga Capital will consider a variety of transaction situations, including management buyouts and growth financings. Sectors of interest include healthcare, services and software, smart industries, consumer and e-commerce. Quadriga Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Frankfurt.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 11 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 6 of 7 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 5 of 6 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-25 |
GBA Group
Hamburg, Germany GBA Group brings together a network of dynamic companies providing laboratory analysis and related services to customers in three major sectors: food, environment, and pharmaceuticals. The focus is on providing solutions that meet the needs of the customers in combination with scientific and technical expertise. GBA Group was founded in 1989 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 |
LR Health & Beauty Systems
Ahlen, Germany LR Health and Beauty Systems is an international direct sales company specialising in cosmetics and nutrition products. LR Health & Beauty Systems was founded in 1985 and is based in Ahlen, Germany. |
Sell | - |