M&A Deal Summary

Brambles Acquires IFCO Systems N.V.

On November 15, 2010, Brambles acquired distribution company IFCO Systems N.V. from Apax for 1.0B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Brambles’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Brambles’ 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Brambles’ 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-11-15
Target IFCO Systems N.V.
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Brambles
Sellers(s) Apax
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.0B EUR

Target

IFCO Systems N.V.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
IFCO's reusable plastic containers offer large retailers the opportunity to save money and reduce emissions at the same time.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Brambles

Sydney, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1875
Sector Transportation
Employees12,743
Revenue 6.5B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Brambles is a supply-chain logistics company operating primarily through the CHEP and IFCO brands. Brambles enhances performance for customers by helping them transport goods through their supply chains more efficiently, sustainably and safely. The Group's primary activity is the provision of reusable unit-load equipment such as pallets, crates and containers for shared use by multiple participants throughout the supply chain, under a model known as "pooling". Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries, counting many of the world's best-known brands among its customers. The Group also operates specialist container logistics business serving the automotive sector. Brambles was founded in 1875 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 9
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 9
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 1
Year (2010) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-09-22 Unilode

Kloten, Switzerland

Unilode engages in pooling, management, maintenance, and repair of unit load devices (ULDs) for the aviation industry. The company owns and manages the world’s largest independent fleet of approximately 125,000 ULDs and owns the largest global network for the maintenance and repair of ULDs and galley carts. Unilode was founded in 2011 and is based in Kloten, Switzerland.

Buy $35M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-02-07 Container and Pooling Solutions

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Container and Pooling Solutions, Inc. is a provider of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and automotive containers.

Buy $16M

Seller(S) 1

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 60 of 171
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 24 of 59
Country (Netherlands) 3 of 7
Year (2010) 17 of 18
Size (of disclosed) 20 of 50
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-13 Psagot

Tel Aviv, Israel

Psagot is an investment house that features both long-term and short-term investment services led by a veteran team of investment managers, analysts, and traders specializing in a wide range of disciplines. Psagot was formed in 1963 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-25 Advantage Solutions

Clayton, Missouri, United States

Advantage Solutions is a business solutions provider committed to driving growth for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers through winning insights and execution. Advantage’s data and technology-enabled omnichannel solutions including sales, retail merchandising, business intelligence, digital commerce, and a full suite of marketing services are designed to help brands and retailers across a broad range of channels drive consumer demand, increase sales and achieve operating efficiencies. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Advantage has offices throughout the United States and Canada and a presence in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. Advantage Solutions was founded in 1987 and is based in Clayton, Missouri.

Buy -
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