M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2020-07-29 |
| Target | CPA Global |
| Sector | Information Services |
| Buyer(s) | Clarivate |
| Sellers(s) |
Leonard Green & Partners
HarbourVest Partners Castik Capital |
| Deal Type | Merger |
| Advisor(s) | Goldman Sachs (Financial) Latham & Watkins (Legal) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1864 |
| Sector | Information Services |
| Employees | 12,000 |
| Revenue | 2.6B USD (2023) |
Clarivate is a provider of solutions to accelerate the lifecycle of innovation. Clarivate bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of science and intellectual property. We help customers discover, protect, and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. Clarivate was founded in 1864 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 14 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Merger) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Channel Islands) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2020) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-17 |
Decision Resources Group
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States Decision Resources Group (DRG) is a premier provider of high-value data, analytics and insights products, and services to the healthcare industry. DRG helps clients propel commercial success with evidence-based business decisions by delivering expert consultation, data, and analysis enhanced by machine learning artificial intelligence (AI). With collaborative experts spanning healthcare markets, disease areas, and data science disciplines, DRG clients have unprecedented access to the expertise, data, and AI-technology solutions they require to anticipate customer needs and generate new solutions to healthcare challenges. |
Buy | $950M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-30 |
Hanlim IPS LTD
Seoul, South Korea Hanlim IPS Co. LTD provides first-class patent research and consulting service to clients all over the world in four languages: Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. From initial research to maintenance, Hanlim IPS partners with some of the most innovative customers in the world including some divisions of Samsung. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 75.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Leonard Green & Partners is a mega-sized private equity firm that invests in established companies that are leaders in their respective markets. Leonard Green will consider investments in consumer and business services, consumer products, distribution, media, and retail. Typical transaction values for acquisitions are between $500 million and $2 billion, however, the firm is capable of closing transactions valued up to $5 billion. Types of transactions include public-to-private, recapitalizations of privately held businesses, growth capital, equity capital to facilitate acquisitions, turnarounds/restructurings, and acquisitions of divisions/assets from large corporations. Leonard Green & Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 41 of 54 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Merger) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Channel Islands) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2020) | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-03 |
Lucky Brand
Los Angeles, California, United States Lucky Brand is a fashion designer and manufacturer of premium denim in North America. Vintage-inspired jeans, broken-in graphic tees, classic leather motorcycle jackets, and bohemian styles all capture the laidback vibes and authenticity of Lucky. Lucky currently has over 230 locations in North America and is sold in select department stores and independent boutique retail locations. The company also interacts with customers and offers its products through its own direct-to-consumer website. Lucky Brand was formed in 1990 and is based in Los Angeles, California. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-08 |
Advantage Solutions
Clayton, Missouri, United States Advantage Solutions is a business solutions provider committed to driving growth for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers through winning insights and execution. Advantage’s data and technology-enabled omnichannel solutions including sales, retail merchandising, business intelligence, digital commerce, and a full suite of marketing services are designed to help brands and retailers across a broad range of channels drive consumer demand, increase sales and achieve operating efficiencies. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Advantage has offices throughout the United States and Canada and a presence in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. Advantage Solutions was founded in 1987 and is based in Clayton, Missouri. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 106 of 132 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Merger) | 5 of 6 |
| Country (Channel Islands) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2020) | 4 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-10 |
Flash Networks
Neptune, New Jersey, United States Flash Networks is a provider of optimization solutions that enable telecommunications operators to improve Radio Access Network spectral efficiency, boost network speed, optimize video and web traffic, and generate over-the-top revenues from the mobile internet. Flash Networks was formed in 1996 and is based in Neptune, New Jersey. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-31 |
Colisee
Paris, France Colisee is a European operator of nursing home facilities and homecare services for the elderly. Colisee operates 270 nursing homes as well as assisted living facilities and home care service agencies across France, Belgium, Spain, and Italy. Colisee was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.3B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Castik Capital Partners advises Luxembourg based Castik Capital, the manager of the EPIC Funds. Castik seeks public and private investment opportunities throughout Europe where the Firm can commit €100 to €300 million per transaction. Castik was formed in 2014 and is based in Luxembourg.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 6 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Merger) | 3 of 3 |
| Country (Channel Islands) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2020) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-28 |
Waterlogic
Berkshire, United Kingdom Waterlogic is a designer, manufacturer, distributor and operator of mains attached point-of-use ("POU") drinking water purification and dispensing systems designed for environments such as offices, factories, hospitals, hotels, schools, restaurants, and other workplaces. Waterlogic was established in 1992 and is based in Berkshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-02 |
Customs Support Group
Rotterdam, Netherlands Customs Support Group is a specialist and independent platform in customs services in The Netherlands. The company services logistics firms, expeditors, manufactures and trade firms in customs declarations, consultancy and (temporary) staffing. Customs Support International is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
