M&A Deal Summary

Cerberus Capital Management Acquires Abelo

On May 27, 2025, asset manager Cerberus Capital Management acquired business services company Abelo from Oaktree Capital Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cerberus Capital Management’s 8th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Cerberus Capital Management’s 3rd transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-05-27
Target Abelo
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Cerberus Capital Management
Sellers(s) Oaktree Capital Management
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Abelo

Dublin, Ireland
Abelo is an Irish-based regional aircraft leasing platform specializing in turboprop aircraft dedicated to connecting communities and businesses in an economically and environmentally responsible manner. Abelo is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cerberus Capital Management

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 55.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cerberus Capital Management is a private investment firm that targets a wide range of global investments. Cerberus primarily looks for undervalued or distressed situations. Industry sectors of interest include aerospace and defense, apparel, automotive and industrial, building products, commercial services, consumer and retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, paper, packaging, and printing, real estate, technology, telecommunications, transportation, and travel. In addition to private equity investing, Cerberus also provides corporate credit and acquires real estate. Cerberus was formed in 1992 by Steve Feinberg and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 93 of 93
Sector: Business Services M&A 8 of 8
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 17 of 17
Country: Ireland M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-03 Aquatech

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Aquatech is a provider of industrial and infrastructure water treatment solutions and services. Aquatech enables the most recognized companies to solve complex challenges in water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals processing. Aquatech was founded in 1981 and is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-02 Electrical Components International

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Electrical Components International is a manufacturer of wire harnesses and value-added assembly services for consumer appliance and specialty-industrial applications. Electrical Components International was founded in 1953 and is based in St Louis, Missouri.

Sell $1.9B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Oaktree Capital Management

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 26.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oaktree Capital Management LLP is a global alternative investment firm with a variety of investment strategies spanning corporate debt, convertible securities, distressed debt, control investing, real estate, and public investing. The Firm's control investing group is spread across several disciplines, including Global Principal, European Principal, Power, and Infrastructure. Oaktree was formed in 1995 and is based in Los Angeles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 90 of 90
Sector: Business Services M&A 8 of 8
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 27 of 27
Country: Ireland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-19 OEG

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

OEG provides core services across the offshore energy ecosystem, delivering development and operations solutions to oil & gas (O&G) and wind end markets. OEG is based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-01 Radial Entertainment

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Radial Entertainment is a newly formed global entertainment company that operates the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands. The company offers a diverse library of over 70,000 movies and episodes, representing the largest independent catalog in the industry. Radial Entertainment is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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