M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2020-09-02 |
| Target | AHEAD |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
Centerbridge Partners
Berkshire Partners Ardian |
| Sellers(s) | Court Square Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 38.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Centerbridge Partners is a mega-sized private equity firm focused primarily on distressed/special situations in North America and Europe. In addition to making control investments, Centerbridge also maintains funds for non-control credit investments. Centerbridge was formed in 2005 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 50 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 21 of 27 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 4 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 32 of 41 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-13 |
SpeedCast
Houston, Texas, United States Speedcast is a provider of remote communications and IT services in the world. Speedcast’s fully managed service is delivered via a global, multi-access technology, multi-band and multi-orbit network of 70+ satellites, and an interconnecting global terrestrial network, bolstered by extensive on-the-ground local support from 40+ countries. This global “network of networks” allows customers to fully rely on the most robust, integrated infrastructure available in the market for their mission-critical applications. Speedcast is uniquely positioned as a strategic business partner, tailoring communications, IT, and digital solutions to meet unique customer needs and enable business transformation. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 2,000 customers in more than 140 countries in sectors such as Maritime, Energy, Mining, Enterprise, Media, Cruise, NGOs and Government. Speedcast was founded in 1989 and is based in Houston, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-03 |
Auxmoney
Dusseldorf, Germany Auxmoney is an online credit marketplace. Auxmoney was founded in 2007 and is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses with strong management and that lead their respective markets. Berkshire will consider investments in both public and private companies. Prospective transactions for private companies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and privatizations. Public company transactions include take-privates, PIPEs, and equity stakes. Berkshire generally looks to invest $150 to $500 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retailing, transportation, communications and business services. Berkshire Partners was formed in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 85 of 105 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 6 of 7 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 16 of 23 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 6 of 6 |
| Country: United States M&A | 74 of 93 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 3 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-31 |
Vet Strategy
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada Vet Strategy is a provider of Veterinary practice management services partnering with veterinarians and enabling them to focus on practicing first-rate medicine. Vet Strategy is based in Scarborough, Ontario. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-09 |
El Dorado Foods
Boston, Massachusetts, United States El Dorado Foods is a platform to invest in and build a portfolio of Latin-inspired food and beverage brands. El Dorado Foods is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 127.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €1 billion per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 380 of 464 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 22 of 30 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 120 of 155 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 5 of 6 |
| Country: United States M&A | 53 of 70 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 13 of 25 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-30 |
Finaxy Group
Paris, France Finaxy Group is an insurance broker, structured around three specialized divisions (Corporate, Consumer (niche markets) and Solutions (major strategic partnerships)), the Group is developing its activity in specific market sectors with high added value. FINAXY Group continues to base its development half on organic growth and half on external growth. Finaxy Group was formed in 2009 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-08 |
Wintics
Paris, France Wintics is an innovative software company specialized in intelligent video analysis for mobility operators. By leveraging the latest AI innovations, its software automatically extracts insightful data from any camera and offers the best video analysis applications for its clients (traffic analysis, bicycle lanes monitoring, crossroads management, car-pooling detection, tolling systems, crowd analysis in public transportation). Wintics was founded in 2017 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.7B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Court Square Capital Partners (CSCP) is a generalist private equity firm that seeks middle market company investments across the US. CSCP looks to partner with management teams to accelerate revenue growth and improve operating efficiency. Sectors of interest include business services, building products, chemicals, consumer products, food products/services, healthcare, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, media, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. Court Square Capital Partners was formerly known as Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners. The Group spun out of Citigroup and became independent in 2006. CSCP is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 46 of 57 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 7 of 8 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 13 of 19 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 43 of 54 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-04 |
RailPros
Irving, Texas, United States RailPros is a provider of outsourced safety management, design & engineering, inspection, site & program management, utility observation, and training services to rail operators, utilities, state DOTs, and contractors working adjacent to rail infrastructure. RailPros has over 700 professionals across 14 offices, serving customers nationwide. RailPros was founded in 2000 and is based in Irving, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-03 |
Veregy
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Veregy is an OEM agnostic energy services company that designs and implements energy-efficient facility improvements primarily for K-12 schools and municipal customers. The Company’s service offerings include energy efficiency solutions, engineering services, design and construction solutions, distributed and renewable energy, smart buildings and system integrations, and ongoing services and maintenance. Veregy was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. |
Buy | - |
