M&A Deal Summary

Cambian Group Acquires By The Bridge

On March 27, 2015, Cambian Group acquired business services company By The Bridge from Apposite Capital for 44M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cambian Group’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Cambian Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Cambian Group’s 6th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-03-27
Target By The Bridge
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Cambian Group
Sellers(s) Apposite Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 44M GBP

Target

By The Bridge

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
By the Bridge is a UK-based provider of high quality foster care services, particularly focussing on children with challenging needs. By the Bridge has consistently received the highest score from government inspectors of all private sector foster care companies in the UK.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cambian Group

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Healthcare Services
Revenue 290M GBP (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Cambian Group is a provider of specialist residential care, rehabilitation and education services for children and adults with complex needs resulting from mental illness or autistic spectrum disorders. Cambian was formed in 2003 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 8
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 7
Country (United Kingdom) 6 of 8
Year (2015) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-13 Woodleigh Community Care

Leeds, United Kingdom

Woodleigh Community Care who provide care and support for up to 152 people with learning disabilities across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Woodleigh Community Care provides specialist community ‘high severity’ care for adults with complex needs, challenging behaviours and learning disability. Woodleigh operate 10 specialist community homes, 3 supported living homes and a hospital which supports a progression pathway for their residents.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-15 Potterspury Lodge School

Towcester, United Kingdom

Potterspury Lodge School is a 38 week residential school for young people aged 8-18 who have a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, challenging behaviour and complex needs.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Apposite Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Apposite Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in growth companies in the healthcare sector. The Firm targets UK-based, revenue generating businesses and looks to invest £10 to £25 million over the life of an investment. Specific areas of interest include rehab services, primary and acute care companies, health related software solutions and IT, elderly and specialist healthcare services, medical products, and pharmaceuticals. Apposite Capital was established in 2006 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 7
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 7
Country (United Kingdom) 2 of 4
Year (2015) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-27 Ulthera

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Ulthera develops and markets non invasive cosmetic ultrasound-based medical devices into the medical aesthetic market.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-03 Wellpartner

Portland, Oregon, United States

Wellpartner is a provider of home delivery pharmacy services dedicated to lowering prescription drug costs while improving health outcomes for individuals. Wellpartner uses automated fulfillment systems and highly personalized customer service to reduce prescription costs and improve pharmacy care.

Sell -
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