M&A Deal Summary

CPP Investments Acquires Ports America

On September 29, 2021, pension CPP Investments acquired marine company Ports America from Oaktree Capital Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CPP Investments’ 2nd transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is CPP Investments’ 20th transaction in the United States.
  • This is CPP Investments’ 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-09-29
Target Ports America
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) CPP Investments
Sellers(s) Oaktree Capital Management
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Ports America

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Ports America is the largest marine terminal operator in North America with operations in 70 locations and 33 ports across the United States. The company is a leader in technology-driven solutions and covers a wide range of supply chain services including container, RoRo, breakbulk, military, and cruise ship operations. Ports America is based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer
DESCRIPTION

CPP Investments is a Canadian pension fund focused on a variety of investing strategies, including public equities, debt, and alternative investments. The Firm's private equity arm looks to acquire direct stakes in private companies, as well as make fund investments and acquire secondary positions. For direct stakes in companies, CPP looks to invest across North American and Europe and seeks to commit a minimum of $150 million per transaction. CPP has no industry preferences however the Firm will not invest in real assets. CPP Investments was established in 1997 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 49
Sector (Marine) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 5 of 6
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 20 of 26
Year (2021) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-14 Sportradar

Sankt Gallen, Switzerland

Sportradar is a partner for the sports betting and media industry. Sportradar provides sports data services to the bookmaking world with its brand Betradar, and to the international media with its brand Scoreradar. Sportradar was founded in 2001 and is based in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-08 Inmarsat

London, United Kingdom

Inmarsat is a global mobile satellite communications provider that owns and operates a diverse global portfolio of mobile telecommunications satellite networks, and holds a multi-layered, global spectrum portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band, and S-band, enabling unparalleled breadth and diversity in the solutions it provides. Inmarsat's long-established global distribution network includes not only the world's leading channel partners but also its own strong direct retail capabilities, enabling end-to-end customer service assurance. The company has an unrivalled track record of operating reliable global mobile satellite telecommunications networks, sustaining business and mission critical safety and operational applications for more than 40 years. It is also a major driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite communications, sustaining its leadership through a substantial investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing partners. Inmarsat was formed in 1979 and is based in London.

Sell $7.3B

Seller(S) 1

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 69 of 76
Sector (Marine) 3 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
State (New Jersey) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 51 of 53
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-21 atomos wealth

London, United Kingdom

atomos wealth is a wealth management firm offering a variety of services including investment management and financial planning advice. atomos wealth was formerly Sanlam Wealth and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy £140M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-01 LuxVet

Warsaw, Poland

LuxVet is a platform for acquiring veterinary practices in Poland. The platform will consist of around 200 veterinary facilities - bringing together the best and most ambitious veterinarians and practice owners. Among the facilities LuxVet Group will also build modern veterinary hospitals of European standards in the largest cities. The platform will focus on developments and bringing new standards of services in clinics, new technology, and give access to capital and modern medical knowledge. LuxVet is based in Warsaw.

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