Add-on Acquisition • Business Services

Computershare Acquires Equatex AG

On May 16, 2018, Computershare acquired business services company Equatex AG from Montagu for 420M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Computershare’s 9th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Computershare’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Computershare’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date May 16, 2018
Target Equatex AG
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Computershare
Sellers(s) Montagu
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 420M USD

Target Company

Equatex AG

Zurich, Switzerland
Equatex AG is a provider of international employee and executive compensation plan services for today’s global enterprise, supporting clients with participants across Europe, Asia, Australia and America. Equatex AG is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Computershare

Abbotsford, Australia

Category Company
Founded 1978
Sector Software
Employees12,891
Revenue 3.1B USD (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Computershare specializes in the provision of software solutions and professional services to the securities industry. Computershare was founded in 1978 and is based in Abbotsford, Victoria.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 23 of 28
Sector: Business Services 9 of 13
Type: Add-on Acquisition 11 of 15
Country: Switzerland 1 of 1
Year: 2018 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-04 Karvy Computershare

Huntsville , Alabama, United States

Karvy Computershare is a provider of investor and issuer services for the asset management industry by offering its services through its branch network in over 200 locations. Karvy Computershare was founded in 1995 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-05 Corporate Creations International

North Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Corporate Creations International, Inc. is a highly regarded and growing registered agent business. Corporate Creations has thousands of clients and is the third-largest provider of registered agent and compliance services nationwide for Fortune 1000 companies, Global 2000 companies, and private companies. Corporate Creations provide the best service at the best price.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Montagu

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 11.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Montagu is an independent private equity firm focused on European management buyouts and growth capital transactions. The Firm seeks opportunities valued between €100 million and €1 billion. Sectors of interest include healthcare, medical products, financial services, software, IT, information services, and education. Montagu dates back to 1968 and is based in London.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 67 of 76
Sector: Business Services 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition 26 of 31
Country: Switzerland 3 of 3
Year: 2018 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 10 of 25
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-15 Servelec

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Servelec is a software provider to healthcare and local authorities based in the UK, to The Access Group. The company has over 40 years’ experience in developing mission-critical software solutions to deliver better care. Servelec is a trusted supplier to more than 45 NHS trusts and over 150 local authorities, providing an integrated approach across social care, healthcare, and education. Its extensive product portfolio, including systems for electronic patient records, social care case management, schools’ admissions, youth services reporting, and patient flow and bed management, is designed with the sole purpose to support effective decision-making and to maximise time spent providing efficient, patient-focused care. Servelec was formed in 1977 and is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-22 Maincare Solutions

Cestas, France

Maincare Solutions is a provider of IT solutions for healthcare organizations. Maincare Solutions is a provider of electronic patient records in France and works with 80% of the French academic hospitals. Maincare Solutions was founded in 1999 and is based in Cestas, France.

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