M&A Deal Summary

Charterhouse Capital Partners and Deutsche Beteiligungs Acquire Telio Management

On June 14, 2021, private equity firms Charterhouse Capital Partners and Deutsche Beteiligungs acquired communications company Telio Management from Deutsche Beteiligungs

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Charterhouse Capital Partners’ 2nd and Deutsche Beteiligungs’ 6th transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Charterhouse Capital Partners’ 3rd and Deutsche Beteiligungs’ 49th transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-06-14
Target Telio Management
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Charterhouse Capital Partners
Deutsche Beteiligungs
Sellers(s) Deutsche Beteiligungs
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Telio Management

Hamburg, Germany
Telio Management is a telecommunications and software company. Telio develops, installs and operates communications and media systems in prisons, i.e. Telio installs telephones and related systems that create a controlled environment allowing inmates to make calls from communal areas or directly from their cells. Telio’s product range includes multi-media products that integrate devices providing other modes of communication, such as TVs, DVDs, radios, and PCs with restricted Internet access. Telio Management was founded in 1998 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Charterhouse Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1934
PE ASSETS 5.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Charterhouse Capital Partners is a large private equity firm specializing in buyouts of European industrial and commercial service companies. The Firm primarily seeks opportunities in Western Europe and the UK. Charterhouse focuses on profitable companies led by experienced management valued from €200 million to €1.5 billion. Specific areas of interest include business services, chemicals, engineering, leisure, transport and logistics. Charterhouse Capital Partners was formed in 1934 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 43 of 52
Sector (Communications) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 23 of 28
Country (Germany) 3 of 3
Year (2021) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-10 Skillsoft

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Skillsoft provides cloud-based learning solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses. Skillsoft's customer support teams draw on a wealth of in-house experience and a comprehensive learning e-library to develop off-the-shelf and custom learning programs tailored to cost-effectively meet customer needs. Skillsoft was formed in 1998 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-02 Labelium

Paris, France

Labelium provides implementation of digital strategies and improving the online presence of its clients. In addition to its wide experience in audit, consulting and natural and paid search engine referencing (SEO/SEM), the group provides services across all areas of performance-based online marketing (Youtube, mobile, and main social media platforms). Labelium was founded in 2001 and is based in Paris, France.

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Buyer

Deutsche Beteiligungs

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a publicly-traded German mid-market private equity firm focused primarily on management buyout transactions. The firm pursues companies with skilled management, strong market positions, positive earnings, and the potential to build additional value. Prospective companies typically generate annual sales of €50 to €500 million. The Firm's target transaction size ranges from €50 to €250 million. Sectors of interest include automotive supplies, fine chemicals, industrial services, logistics, machine/plant construction, and measuring/automation technology. Deutsche Beteiligungs was established in 1965 and became publicly-listed in 1985. The Firm is based in Frankfurt.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 59 of 71
Sector (Communications) 6 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 13 of 15
Country (Germany) 49 of 59
Year (2021) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-06 Rheinhold & Mahla

Hamburg, Germany

Rheinhold & Mahla is a provider of interior outfitting for ships and marine installations, such as cruise ships, ferries and offshore platforms. Rheinhold & Mahla was founded in 1887 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-09 Evidia

Dortmund, Germany

Evidia is a radiology and radiotherapy services provider across Germany, Sweden, and Norway. The group was formed through the combination of Meine Radiologie Holdings, blikk Holding, and Aleris Imaging Group, and performs over 3 million scans per year. Evidia is based in Dortmund, Germany.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Deutsche Beteiligungs

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a publicly-traded German mid-market private equity firm focused primarily on management buyout transactions. The firm pursues companies with skilled management, strong market positions, positive earnings, and the potential to build additional value. Prospective companies typically generate annual sales of €50 to €500 million. The Firm's target transaction size ranges from €50 to €250 million. Sectors of interest include automotive supplies, fine chemicals, industrial services, logistics, machine/plant construction, and measuring/automation technology. Deutsche Beteiligungs was established in 1965 and became publicly-listed in 1985. The Firm is based in Frankfurt.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 37
Sector (Communications) 4 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 13
Country (Germany) 23 of 30
Year (2021) 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-06 Rheinhold & Mahla

Hamburg, Germany

Rheinhold & Mahla is a provider of interior outfitting for ships and marine installations, such as cruise ships, ferries and offshore platforms. Rheinhold & Mahla was founded in 1887 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-09 Evidia

Dortmund, Germany

Evidia is a radiology and radiotherapy services provider across Germany, Sweden, and Norway. The group was formed through the combination of Meine Radiologie Holdings, blikk Holding, and Aleris Imaging Group, and performs over 3 million scans per year. Evidia is based in Dortmund, Germany.

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