M&A Deal Summary

ANSYS Acquires Humanetics

On January 23, 2024, ANSYS acquired test/measurement equipment company Humanetics from Bridgepoint

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ANSYS’s 2nd transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is ANSYS’s 21st transaction in the United States.
  • This is ANSYS’s 2nd transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-01-23
Target Humanetics
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) ANSYS
Sellers(s) Bridgepoint
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Humanetics

Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Humanetics is a provider of safety systems, crash test dummies (ATDs), simulation software (RAMSIS), CAE models, human body models, complete line of passive & active safety SW & testing solutions, precision sensors, fiber optics and laser material processing solutions. Humanetics is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ANSYS

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1970
Sector Software
Employees5,600
Revenue 2.1B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

ANSYS is a designer and producer of computer-aided engineering software. Its products are used worldwide in developing design solutions for the aerospace, automotive, biomechanics, consumer, electrical/electronics, machinery and power industries. ANSYS was incorporated in 1970 and is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 29 of 29
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 29 of 29
State (Michigan) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 21 of 21
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-23 Humanetics

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Humanetics is an Industrial technology group, and a leading provider of safety systems, crash test dummies (ATDs), simulation software (RAMSIS), CAE models, human body models, complete line of passive & active safety SW & testing solutions, precision sensors, fiber optics and laser material processing solutions. Humanetics is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bridgepoint

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 28.2B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bridgepoint is a large European private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across a broad range of industries with an enterprise value of €200 - €1000 million. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, buy-ins, growth financings, consolidations, and take privates. The firms invest in the range of €75 - €400 million transaction. Bridgepoint Development Capital specializes in investments in businesses valued up to a €150 million, taking equity stakes of between €10 million and €75 million. General sectors of interest include consumer products and services, retail, financial services, healthcare, media, technology, industrials, and business services. Bridgepoint was formed in 1984 and has offices in London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and Warsaw.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 106 of 109
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 37 of 38
State (Michigan) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 6
Year (2024) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-23 RoC

New York, New York, United States

RoC is an independent skincare brand offering clinically proven, dermatologist-backed skin health solutions. The company offers hypoallergenic skincare products, broad-spectrum UV protection, and stabilized Retinol products. Its products are sold globally, including in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and China. RoC was founded in 1957 and is based in New York City.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-25 Kerv

London, United Kingdom

Kerv offers business outcome-focused solutions, initially comprising of converged IT managed services, unified communications, contact centre, security and compliance applications, all delivered in a way that will set the industry benchmark for excellent customer experience. Kerv was formed in 2020 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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