M&A Deal Summary

Causeway Capital Partners Acquires Group GTI

On March 1, 2019, private equity firm Causeway Capital Partners acquired internet software and services company Group GTI from Exponent Private Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Causeway Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Causeway Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-03-01
Target Group GTI
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Causeway Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Exponent Private Equity
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Group GTI

London, United Kingdom
Group GTI is a provider of media, data, and technology solutions to the graduate recruitment market in the UK and Ireland. The business has over 30 years of experience in providing students, universities, and businesses with a suite of products to enable UK and Irish graduates to move into the industry and secure employment. Group GTI was founded in 1988 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Causeway Capital Partners is a UK-focused private equity firm focused on small to mid-sized company acquisitions and investments. The Firm looks to invest €2.5 to €10 million per transaction to support organic growth strategies, acquisitions, roll-ups, buyouts, recapitalizations, or provide liquidity. Causeway Capital is a generalist investor and looks to back differentiated companies with strong business models. Causeway Capital Partners was formed in 2015 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2019 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-14 Patisserie Valerie

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Patisserie Valerie is a patisserie chain with over 50 sites nationwide. The company operates two brands - Patisserie Valerie and Druckers Vienna Patisserie. Patisserie Valerie is based in Birmingham, United kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Exponent Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 3.8B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Exponent is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market businesses located in the UK and broader Europe. Exponent targets opportunities in the media, business and financial services, healthcare, consumer, and leisure sectors. The Firm seeks to invest in businesses valued from €150 to €500 million. Exponent has a particular interest in businesses that are prominent in their respective markets, but may benefit from or need operational improvement. Exponent Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 26
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 10 of 16
Country: United Kingdom M&A 15 of 23
Year: 2019 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-20 Bullitt Group

Reading, United Kingdom

Bullitt Group is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of mobile phones, audio products, other connected devices and related peripherals to more than 60 countries across the globe. Bullitt Group was founded in 2009 and is based in Reading, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-06 Loch Lomond Whiskies

Alexandria, United Kingdom

Loch Lomond Whiskie is an international branded spirits business with global presence in over 120 countries. The company’s production spans sites across Scotland and is one of the few distillers to have a fully integrated production and supply capability with 2 distilleries at Alexandria in Dunbartonshire and on-site cooperage, Glen Scotia distillery in Campbeltown, Argyll and its own bottling plant in Catrine, Ayrshire. Loch Lomond Whiskies was founded in 1772 and is based in Alexandria, United Kingdom.

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