M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-06-01 |
| Target | SPECTRO Analytical Instruments |
| Sector | Test/Measurement Equipment |
| Buyer(s) | AMETEK |
| Sellers(s) |
ECM Equity Capital Management
Indigo Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930 |
| Sector | Test/Measurement Equipment |
| Employees | 21,500 |
| Revenue | 6.9B USD (2024) |
AMETEK is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. AMETEK was founded in 1930 and is based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 74 |
| Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A | 1 of 13 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 67 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-10 |
EDAX
Mahwah, New Jersey, United States EDAX Inc. manufactures and markets energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis instrumentation used in electron microscope systems to identify and quantify the elemental composition and structure of solid materials. |
Buy | $37M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-07 |
Quizix
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States Quizix, a privately held manufacturer of precision pumping systems for the oil and gas market. Quizix has developed innovative pumping technology that enables oil and gas producers to replicate conditions at the bottom of their wells allowing them to test core samples under actual conditions. These precision pump systems offer continuous pulse-free flow at high pressures and temperatures which are needed to simulate reservoir conditions allowing for more efficient oil and gas extraction. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Equity Capital Management (ECM) is a private investment firm that looks to acquire majority/minority interests in mid-sized companies through its German Equity Partners private equity funds. ECM primarily looks for buyout opportunities to support succession and spin-off situations. Targets companies typically have annual sales between EUR10 and EUR250 million and are in the manufacturing, service or trade industries. ECM's geographical focus is within German-speaking Europe. ECM is based in Frankfurt.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 23 |
| Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 12 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 4 of 19 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-01 |
Kuhnle Kopp & Kausch
Frankenthal, Germany AG Kuhnle, Kopp & Kausch (AGKK&K) is a leading worldwide manufacturer of turbo machinery - steam turbines, compressors and fans - based in Frankenthal. The products' applications are highly diverse, ranging from power plants, desulphurization plants, refineries, chemical and sewage water treatment plants to the commercial properties. Primary subsidiaries of AGKK&K are HV-Turbo, based in Helsing, Denmark, and TLT-Turbo, based in Zweibrucken and Bad Hersfeld. The company, with a worldwide workforce of roughly 1,400, generated approx. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-14 |
CASA Rehabilitation Holding
Oberursel, Germany CASA Rehabilitation Holding GmbH is a private German provider of elderly care services, specialising in high quality, affordable assisted living. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.6B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Indigo Capital is a provider of mezzanine capital to help fund buyouts, corporate acquisitions, expansions, and recapitalizations. Indigo typically invests alongside other private equity firms, however the Firm invests independently as well. Indigo is active throughout Europe and looks to commit €10 to €100 million per transaction. Indigo is sector agnostic and generally backs businesses with 'established market positions, strong, ambitious and incentivized management and attractive growth prospects.' Indigo Capital raised its first fund in 1990. The Firm has offices in London and Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 41 |
| Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 9 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 1 of 6 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-12 |
Shearings Holidays
Wigan, United Kingdom Shearings Holidays Ltd. is a specialising in escorted tours and operation of resort hotels. Shearings operates a fleet of 250 coaches and a chain of 50 resort hotels. |
Buy | £100M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-01 |
Eau Ecarlate SAS
Genevieve- des Bois, France Eau Ecarlate is a highly recognized brand for a group of stain removers and other cleaning products distributed primarily in France. |
Sell | - |
