M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2021-03-30 |
| Target | Opus 2 |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Astorg Partners
Five Arrows |
| Sellers(s) | Five Arrows |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Harris Williams (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 22.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Astorg Partners is a private equity firm that targets small to midcap company investments primarily in France and to a limited extent, Western Europe. Astorg Partners looks for companies valued between €400 million and €2 billion, requiring at least €15 million in equity. Areas of interest include healthcare, retail, distribution, hospitality, and professional services. Prospective transaction situations include leverage build-ups, divestitures, family transitions, and secondary buyouts. Astorg Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Paris and has additional offices in London and Luxembourg.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 51 of 69 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 26 of 38 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 7 of 11 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 4 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-30 |
Corialis
Lokeren, Belgium Corialis is a manufacturer of aluminum profiles and systems, supplying door, window, and conservatory manufacturers in both the new construction and refurbishment markets. Corialis was founded in 1984 and is based in Lokeren, Belgium. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-20 |
Corsearch
London, United Kingdom Corsearch is a player in the brand risk and performance market, serving over 5,000 clients across multiple industries. Corsearch Brand Risk and Performance solutions are revolutionizing how companies commercialize and protect their growth. Corsearch delivers data, analytics, and services that support brands to market their assets and reduce commercial risks. From IP clearance to brand protection and anti-piracy, Corsearch provides a comprehensive program that Press Release 2/2 enables businesses to secure brand value and thrive commercially. Corsearch was founded in 1949 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| PE ASSETS | 24.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Five Arrows Principal Investments is a mid-cap investor in Western European companies. Five Arrows can invest across the capital structure (equity, equity-linked, mezzanine, convertible debt) and generally focused on primary or secondary buyouts, growth financings, and balance sheet restructurings. The Group does not have any sector preferences, but typically looks for businesses with high barriers to entry and predictable earnings. Five Arrows can commit €30 to €400 million per investment. Five Arrows is a unit of Rothschild Bank. The Group has offices in Paris, Luxembourg, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 39 of 58 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 6 of 9 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 22 of 36 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 8 of 14 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-16 |
Photonis
Brive, France Photonis is a designer and manufacturer of optronic components for photosensor technology and night vision systems. Photonis operates in the defense, homeland security, scientific instrumentation, and medical imaging markets. Photonis was founded in 1937 and is based in Brive, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-06 |
White Clarke Group
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom White Clarke Group is providing specialized technology and software solutions to the automotive and asset finance markets. The company’s CALMS (Customer Acquisition & Lifecycle Management System) product range supports the complete lifecycle of auto and asset finance, leasing, and loan origination from point-of-sale through credit approval, contract management and customer support. White Clarke Group was founded in 1992 and is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| PE ASSETS | 24.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Five Arrows Principal Investments is a mid-cap investor in Western European companies. Five Arrows can invest across the capital structure (equity, equity-linked, mezzanine, convertible debt) and generally focused on primary or secondary buyouts, growth financings, and balance sheet restructurings. The Group does not have any sector preferences, but typically looks for businesses with high barriers to entry and predictable earnings. Five Arrows can commit €30 to €400 million per investment. Five Arrows is a unit of Rothschild Bank. The Group has offices in Paris, Luxembourg, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 27 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 13 of 17 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 3 of 5 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-16 |
Photonis
Brive, France Photonis is a designer and manufacturer of optronic components for photosensor technology and night vision systems. Photonis operates in the defense, homeland security, scientific instrumentation, and medical imaging markets. Photonis was founded in 1937 and is based in Brive, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-06 |
White Clarke Group
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom White Clarke Group is providing specialized technology and software solutions to the automotive and asset finance markets. The company’s CALMS (Customer Acquisition & Lifecycle Management System) product range supports the complete lifecycle of auto and asset finance, leasing, and loan origination from point-of-sale through credit approval, contract management and customer support. White Clarke Group was founded in 1992 and is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
