M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2019-07-12 |
| Target | Kantar |
| Sector | Information Services |
| Buyer(s) | Bain Capital Private Equity |
| Sellers(s) | WPP |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 44.2B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 185 of 236 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 33 of 37 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 11 of 11 |
| Year (2019) | 6 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-26 |
EnterpriseDB
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States EnterpriseDB is a provider of Postgres software and services that enable enterprises to reduce their reliance on costly proprietary solutions and slash their database spend by 90% or more. With powerful performance and security enhancements for PostgreSQL, sophisticated management tools for global deployments and database compatibility for Oracle, EnterpriseDB software supports both mission and non-mission critical enterprise applications. EnterpriseDB was founded in 2004 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-29 |
Waystar
Louisville, Kentucky, United States Waystar provides cloud-based technology that simplifies and unifies the healthcare revenue cycle. The Waystar platform removes friction in payment processes, streamlines workflows, and improves financials for providers in every care setting. Waystar is based in Louisville, Kentucky. |
Sell | $2.7B |
WPP is a marketing communications services provider that offers a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including advertising & media investment management; data investment management; public relations & public affairs; branding & identity; healthcare communications; direct, digital, promotion & relationship marketing and specialist communications. WPP was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 6 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 3 of 5 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2019) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-10 |
Bomtempo Anahory & Ralha - Serviços Criativos S.A.
LISBOA, Portugal Bomtempo, Anahory & Ralha - Serviços Criativos, S.A. is an integrated agency with a strong creative reputation. Clients include Sagres, Millennium BCP, CUF, Nowo, TAP and Nespresso. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-16 |
Two Circles
London, United Kingdom Two Circles is a data-driven sports marketing agency. Two Circles has established itself as the market leader for a data-driven approach to sports marketing in Europe. Employing 55 people, the agency works with leading sports rightsholders across 10 markets internationally, enabling them to deliver the right messages to the right customers at the right time and in doing so, deliver commercial growth across all key revenue streams. Two Circles was founded in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
