M&A Deal Summary

Apollo Global Management, Crestview Partners and Reverence Capital Partners Acquire Venerable

On December 21, 2017, asset manager Apollo Global Management, private equity firm Crestview Partners and private equity firm Reverence Capital Partners acquired financial services company Venerable from Voya

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Apollo Global Management’s 5th, Crestview Partners’ 6th and Reverence Capital Partners’ 4th transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Apollo Global Management’s 57th, Crestview Partners’ 26th and Reverence Capital Partners’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Apollo Global Management’s 5th, Crestview Partners’ 2nd and Reverence Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-12-21
Target Venerable
Sector Financial Services
Buyer(s) Apollo Global Management
Crestview Partners
Reverence Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Voya
Deal Type Divestiture
Advisor(s) Barclays Investment Bank (Financial)
Sidley (Legal)

Target

Venerable

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Venerable is a business with well-established, strategic investors, experienced in successfully building and growing insurance businesses with the patient, long-term capital. Venerable was founded in 2017 and is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

Apollo Global Management

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 45.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apollo Global Management is a global alternative investment firm. The Firm segments its activity between private equity, capital markets, real estate, and publicly traded investment funds. Within private equity, Apollo targets traditional buyouts, distressed situations, as well as minority investments to help companies make acquisitions or fund other needs. Sectors of interest include chemicals, commodities, consumer/retail, distribution, transportation, financial services, business services, manufacturing, industrial, media/cable/leisure, packaging, and satellite/wireless. Apollo's geographic coverage spans Europe, North America, and Asia. Apollo manages publicly traded Apollo Investment Corporation, which provides equity and junior capital to middle-market companies, as well as Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Apollo Global Management was formed in 1990 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 76 of 140
Sector (Financial Services) 5 of 9
Type (Divestiture) 14 of 26
State (Pennsylvania) 5 of 7
Country (United States) 57 of 101
Year (2017) 9 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-19 Qdoba Restaurant

San Diego, California, United States

Qdoba Restaurant operates and franchises fast-casual Mexican restaurants under the name Qdoba Mexican Grill. Qdoba Mexican Grill combines fresh ingredients with an innovative combination of sauces and marinades to create non-traditional, fast-casual Mexican fare. Qdoba Restaurant was founded in 1995 and is based in San Diego, California.

Buy $305M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-19 ADT

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

ADT is a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT's broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse® interactive home and business solutions, and health services, meet a range of customer needs for today’s active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. ADT was founded in 1874 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Sell -
Buyer

Crestview Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Crestview Partners is a private equity firm focused on challenging investment situations. Crestview targets opportunities across a broad range of industries, with a special interest in asset management, media, healthcare and financial service companies. The Firm looks to commit $100 to $250 million of equity capital in transactions valued between $500 million and $3 billion. Crestview Partners was formed in 2004 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 55
Sector (Financial Services) 6 of 9
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 4
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 26 of 44
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-24 WideOpenWest

Englewood, Colorado, United States

WideOpenWest is a provider of high-speed Internet, cable TV, and phone serving communities in the U.S. WOW's operating philosophy is to deliver an employee and customer experience that lives up to its name. WideOpenWest was founded in 2001 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-01 Hornblower Group

San Francisco, California, United States

 Hornblower Group provides experiences and transportation services under two premier experience divisions: City Experiences, its land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services; and Journey Beyond, Australia's leading experiential travel group. The group's portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking tours, food tours, and excursions), overnight experiences (cruises and railways), and ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group was founded in 1980 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

Reverence Capital Partners is a specialist private investment firm focused on investing in global, middle-market financial services businesses. Specific areas of interest include insurance, asset/wealth management, depositories, finance, financial technology/payments, and capital markets. The Firm targets control and influence-oriented minority investments and typically collaborates with management to drive long-term success. Reverence Capital Partners was formed in 2013 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 13
Sector (Financial Services) 4 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 5
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 13
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-01 CardWorks

Woodbury, New York, United States

CardWorks is a consumer finance lender and servicer, and a people-centric, compliance-focused organization enabled by data and technology. CardWorks was founded in 1987 and is based in Woodbury, New York.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-07 Transact

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Transact is a provider of campus engagement and payments solutions and a first-mover innovator in NFC mobile credentials, Transact enables institutions to identify and engage students, elevating the student experience through mission-critical transactions. Transact is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Voya

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Financial Services
Employees9,000
Revenue 7.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Voya is a diversified financial services company, that offers retirement, investment, and insurance products within the US. Voya was founded in 1999 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Financial Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2017) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-11 Pen-Cal Administrators

Pleasanton, California, United States

Pen-Cal Administrators, Inc. is a provider of nonqualified deferred compensation benefit plans and consulting services. Pen-Cal Administrators was founded in 1980 and is based in Pleasanton, California.

Buy -