M&A Deal Summary

Bain Capital Private Equity and NB Aurora Acquire Engineering Ingegneria Informatica

On February 5, 2020, private equity firms Bain Capital Private Equity and NB Aurora acquired information technology company Engineering Ingegneria Informatica from Apax and NB Private Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bain Capital Private Equity’s 11th and NB Aurora’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Bain Capital Private Equity’s 8th and NB Aurora’s 7th transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-02-05
Target Engineering Ingegneria Informatica
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Bain Capital Private Equity
NB Aurora
Sellers(s) Apax
NB Private Equity Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Engineering Ingegneria Informatica

Roma, Italy
Engineering Ingegneria Informatica is an IT services provider focused on digital transformation with more than 11,000 professionals in 65 locations across the world. The Group designs develops and manages innovative IT solutions for business areas where digitalization is having the biggest impact. Engineering Ingegneria Informatica was founded in 1980 and is based in Roma, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Bain Capital Private Equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 44.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bain Capital Private Equity (BCPE), is the private equity investment arm of alternative asset management firm, Bain Capital. BCPE targets leveraged buyout and growth capital transactions in a wide variety of industries including information technology, communications, media, healthcare, industrial/manufacturing, retail/consumer, and financial services. Bain Capital is based in Boston with additional offices in New York, London, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Munich.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 187 of 237
Sector (Information Technology) 11 of 15
Type (Secondary Buyout) 46 of 66
Country (Italy) 8 of 11
Year (2020) 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-04 J.M.Baxi

Mumbai, India

J.M.Baxi is a private terminal and inland transport service provider with operations comprising container terminals, a multi-purpose terminal, inland container depots, container freight stations, and additional logistics activities, such as rail service offerings across India. J.M.Baxi is based in Mumbai.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-05-11 Showa Aircraft Industries

Tokyo, Japan

Showa Aircraft Industries is a manufacturer of products for the transportation industry, including honeycomb core panels and other industrial applications. It also operates a significant portfolio of properties and commercial facilities in Akishima City, including golf courses, hotels, and shopping malls. Showa Aircraft Industry was founded in 1937 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Buy $817M
Buyer

NB Aurora

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NB Aurora S.A. SICAF-RAIF is an investment company focused on investing in Italian SMEs generating sales of €30 to €300 million. Prospective transaction types include management buyouts and growth financings. NB Aurora is headquartered in Luxembourg.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 14
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
Country (Italy) 7 of 14
Year (2020) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-17 PHSE

San Martino in Strada, Italy

PHSE is specialized in the logistics and temperature-controlled transportation, for the 2-8°C segment, of clinical trials, biological samples and biotech products for the pharmaceutical industry. PHSE was founded in 1999 and is based in San Martino in Strada, Italy.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-29 BluVet

Brescia, Italy

BluVet is specialized in the buying and management of 4 veterinary clinics. BluVet was founded in 2019 and is based in Brescia, Italy.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Apax

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 77.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 138 of 172
Sector (Information Technology) 13 of 17
Type (Secondary Buyout) 49 of 61
Country (Italy) 4 of 5
Year (2020) 2 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-13 Aptos

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Aptos delivers innovative technology solutions that enable apparel, specialty, and general merchandise retailers to engage their customers differently for superior results. Aptos was formed in 2015 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-12 Cadence Education

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Cadence Education is a premier early childhood educator in the United States, operating more than 225 private preschools across the country. With more than 27 years in business, Cadence has developed unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood. It provides parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. Cadence Education was formed in 1969 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Buy -
SELLER

NB Private Equity Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Asset Manager
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NB Private Equity Partners is a publicly traded asset manager focused on acquiring direct investments in privately held companies. The Firm principally targets businesses in the US and looks to invest alongside other private equity managers when considering opportunities. NB Private Equity Partners is headquartered in the UK, with an additional office in the US.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 11
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
Country (Italy) 3 of 5
Year (2020) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-28 Waterlogic

Berkshire, United Kingdom

Waterlogic is a designer, manufacturer, distributor and operator of mains attached point-of-use ("POU") drinking water purification and dispensing systems designed for environments such as offices, factories, hospitals, hotels, schools, restaurants, and other workplaces. Waterlogic was established in 1992 and is based in Berkshire, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-25 GFL Environmental

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

GFL Environmental is a diversified environmental services company providing a comprehensive line of solid waste, infrastructure & soil remediation, and liquid waste management services through its platform of facilities across Canada and in Southeastern Michigan. GFL has a workforce of more than 5,000 employees and provides its broad range of environmental services to more than 60,000 commercial and industrial customers and its solid waste collection services to more than 2.5 million households. GFL Environmental was founded in 2007 and is based in Vaughan, Ontario.

Sell -
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