M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-07-09 |
| Target | Archway Marketing Services |
| Sector | Marketing |
| Buyer(s) |
Investcorp
Audax Private Debt |
| Sellers(s) |
Black Canyon Capital
Tailwind |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 300M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Davis Polk & Wardwell (Legal) |
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| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| PE ASSETS | 53.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Investcorp is a global investment group focused on a variety of investment disciplines. Practice areas include private equity in North America and Western Europe, hedge funds, US real estate, technology investments, and Middle Eastern private equity. Within North America/Europe private equity, Investcorp targets market leaders with proven track records. It looks to invest $15 to $50 million in companies with revenues of $10 to $250 million. Investcorp's technology group sponsors growth-oriented control investments in the tech sector. Investcorp's Middle East practice focuses on buyout/build opportunities in North Africa and the Gulf Region. Target sectors include services, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy. Investcorp was formed in 1982 and is based in Manama, Bahrain.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 96 of 176 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 29 of 58 |
| State (Minnesota) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 56 of 81 |
| Year (2012) | 2 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 19 of 35 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-07 |
Zeta Global
New York, New York, United States Zeta Global is a data-driven, cloud-based marketing technology company that empowers enterprises to acquire, grow and retain customers more efficiently. The Company’s Zeta Marketing Platform (the “ZMP”) is the largest omnichannel marketing platform with identity data at its core. The ZMP analyzes billions of structured and unstructured data points to predict consumer intent by leveraging sophisticated artificial intelligence to personalize experiences at scale. Zeta Global was founded in 2007 and is based in New York City. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-17 |
Orka Holding
İstanbul, Turkey Orka Holding is a luxury branded menswear retailers. Orka Holding has become a respected international provider of luxury menswear through its brands Damat, Tween and D'S Damat. Orka Holding's fashion products are sold in more than 250 stores and 40 different countries around the world, including franchises. Orka Holding was founded in 1986 and is based in İstanbul, Turkey. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.4B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Audax Mezzanine is the mezzanine finance arm of the Audax Group. The Firm focuses on investing in both private and public, US-based middle market companies with a strong history of cash flows and consistent revenue growth. Audax will consider subordinated mezzanine debt commitments, second lien or junior secured debt, preferred stock and common stock. The Firm seeks to invest in companies valued between $10 and $60 million. Types of transaction include MBOs, LBOs, growth capital financings, acquisition financings, and recapitalizations.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 42 of 67 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 18 of 29 |
| State (Minnesota) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 41 of 65 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-01 |
UAF
Sauget, Illinois, United States UAF designs and manufactures custom air filters and EMI shielding products used to protect commercial equipment and electronics enclosures. With exceptional design and application knowledge necessary to satisfy electronics cooling requirements of increasingly powerful and complex equipment. UAF was founded in 1959 and is based in Sauget, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-15 |
Alegeus
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Alegeus is a provider of benefits administration software, debit cards, and transaction processing solutions for consumer directed healthcare accounts, including flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, and health savings accounts. Alegeus was formed in 2012 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Black Canyon is a private investment firm that targets both equity and debt/mezzanine related investments in middle-market companies. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, financial services, industrial/niche manufacturing, healthcare, media, restaurants, and retail. Black Canyon's target investment size is $25 to $50 million in businesses with at least $5 million of EBITDA. Prospective investment situations can include leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, recapitalizations/refinancings, and growth/acquisition financings. Black Canyon Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Los Angeles.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 7 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 4 |
| State (Minnesota) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 7 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-22 |
Switchcraft
Chicago, Illinois, United States Switchcraft, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and other value-added products and systems used in diverse applications in the global electronics industry. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-31 |
Malibu Boats
Loudon, Tennessee, United States Malibu Boats is a designer and manufacturer of sport boats. Malibu Boats was founded in 1982 and is based in Loudon, Tennessee. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.7B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Tailwind is an independent private equity firm focused on making control investments in companies operating in the healthcare, media/communications, and business services sectors. Tailwind looks to invest $25 to $200 million in profitable businesses valued above $500 million. The Firm seeks companies with proven business models and strong opportunities for growth, either organically or through acquisition. Tailwind Capital was formed in 2003 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 34 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 14 |
| State (Minnesota) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 5 of 34 |
| Year (2012) | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-22 |
Freedom Innovations
Irvine, California, United States Freedom Innovations designs and manufactures advanced technology lower-limb prosthetic devices geared towards amputees with active lifestyles. The Company manufactures its products using 100% carbon-fiber composite materials, maximizing strength and energy return while minimizing weight. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-01 |
West Texas Plastics
Odessa, Texas, United States West Texas Plastics Ltd. is a plastic fabrication company. |
Buy | - |
