M&A Deal Summary

Atlantic Bridge, Alpha Group and HarbourVest Partners Acquire Nero AG

On January 1, 2006, growth capital firm Atlantic Bridge, private equity firm Alpha Group and private equity firm HarbourVest Partners acquired software company Nero AG for 48M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Atlantic Bridge’s 2nd, Alpha Group’s 1st and HarbourVest Partners’ 6th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Atlantic Bridge’s , Alpha Group’s 48th and HarbourVest Partners’ 63rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Atlantic Bridge’s 1st, Alpha Group’s 15th and HarbourVest Partners’ 2nd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-01-01
Target Nero AG
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Atlantic Bridge
Alpha Group
HarbourVest Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 48M EUR

Target

Nero AG

Karlsbad, Germany
Nero AG is a provider of software applications and platforms that help consumers simply enjoy their photos, videos and music.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

Atlantic Bridge

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Bridge is a growth capital firm focused on mid-market technology businesses across Europe, the US, Middle East, and China. Specific areas of interest include machine learning, robotics, computer visioning, cloud, IoT and big data. Atlantic Bridge generally prefers 'domain-specific companies' as well as businesses that can benefit from transatlantic opportunities. Atlantic Bridge was formed in 2006 and is based in Dublin.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 34
Sector (Software) 2 of 6
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 4
Country (Germany) 1 of 3
Year (2006) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-01 SiliconBlue Technologies

Santa Clara, California, United States

Silicon Blue is a Custom Mobile Device solutions. The company offers custom solutions for handset applications, including IP, design services and a new class of ultra-low power, single-chip, CMOS SRAM mobile FPGA devices with patented non-volatile configuration memory (NVCM).

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-27 Accuris Networks

Dublin, Ireland

Accuris Networks Ltd. is a provider of carrier-grade Wi-Fi Offload and Roaming Inter-Working solutions for data, voice and messaging. Accuris Networks helps service providers monetise the connectivity between networks enabling subscribers to move seamlessly and securely between LTE, GSM, Wi-Fi, IPX and fixed networks while ensuring a superior quality of experience. Accuris Networks Ltd. was founded in 1997 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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Buyer

Alpha Group

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Alpha Group is a European private equity firm specializing in LBOs and development capital investments. The Firm seeks to invest in companies throughout Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Benelux as well as some eastern European countries. The Firm seeks to commit €50 to €125 million in companies valued between €100 and €500 million. Alpha typically takes majority control and arranges for founders or key managers to co-invest. Sectors of interest include Consumer & Leisure, Fashion & Design, Industrial Manufacturing and Service & Distibution. Alpha Group was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 46 of 78
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 44 of 56
Country (Germany) 15 of 18
Year (2006) 1 of 7
Size (of disclosed) 48 of 57
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-12-01 VCST Industrial Products N.V.

St.-Truiden, Belgium

VCST Industrial Products N.V. is a designer and producer of precision gears for engines and transmissions, transmission shafts and brake system components, for cars, trucks as well as off-road vehicles.

Buy €161M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-01 THOM Group

Paris, France

THOM Group is a jewellery retailer in shopping centres, operating in the generalist affordable precious jewellery segment of the market where average ticket prices are below €300 but represent over 50% of the market in France. THOM Group is based in Paris, France.

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Buyer

HarbourVest Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1978
PE ASSETS 86.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 223
Sector (Software) 6 of 26
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 7 of 41
Country (Germany) 2 of 9
Year (2006) 1 of 14
Size (of disclosed) 63 of 68
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-12-01 VCST Industrial Products N.V.

St.-Truiden, Belgium

VCST Industrial Products N.V. is a designer and producer of precision gears for engines and transmissions, transmission shafts and brake system components, for cars, trucks as well as off-road vehicles.

Buy €161M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-18 Health Dialog Services

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Health Dialog Services is a provider of care management services, including disease management. Health Dialog helps health plans, employers and physician groups improve healthcare quality while reducing overall costs. Health Dialog Services offerings include health coaching for medical decisions, chronic conditions, and wellness; population analytic solutions; and consulting services. Health Dialog Services is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Buy -