M&A Deal Summary

Cyrte Investments Acquires Emesa B.V.

On January 2, 2013, private equity firm Cyrte Investments acquired internet software and services company Emesa B.V. from Oakley Capital for 95M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cyrte Investments’ 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Cyrte Investments’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Cyrte Investments’ 3rd transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-01-02
Target Emesa B.V.
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Cyrte Investments
Sellers(s) Oakley Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 95M EUR
Advisor(s) Berenson & Company (Financial)

Target

Emesa B.V.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Emesa is an online consumer auction platform in the European leisure industry which enables online customers to find and book leisure deals such as short holidays, weekend breaks, spa/beauty visits, event tickets and restaurant visits.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cyrte Investments

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cyrte Private Equity is the private equity group of Dutch investment firm Cyrte Investments. Cyrte PE invests in the UK, US, and Western Europe and targets businesses in a state of change. Cyrte generally seeks businesses valued between €50 and €300 million. Sectors of interest include media, entertainment, telecommunication, and technology. The Group will consider a variety of transaction situations including sales of family-owned businesses, divestments of non-core businesses, take privates, and management teams looking for a financial partner. Cyrte Private Equity was established in 2000 and is based in Amsterdam.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Netherlands M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-02-27 Bol.com BV

Utrecht, Netherlands

Bol.com is an online media retailer in the Netherlands with a growing market share in the markets fir books, DVDs, music, video games, electronics and toys. Bol.com offers a unique e-commerce platform and is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing migration to online sales.

Sell $350M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-01 Endemol UK

London, United Kingdom

Endemol UK Ltd. is an independent television and digital production company in the world. It comprises a global network of more than 80 companies in 31 countries including the USA, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as Latin America, India, South Africa and Australia.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Oakley Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 15.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oakley Capital is a mid-market, generalist private equity firm focused on investing in opportunities across Europe. Oakley targets a variety of investment situations, including traditional buyouts, take privates, growth capital financings, secondary buyouts, and turnarounds. Oakley prefers controlling situations and seeks businesses valued between €100 million and €1 billion. Oakley Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 24
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 13
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 2 of 10
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-01 Inspired Education Holdings

London, United Kingdom

Inspired Education Holdings is a provider of education services. Inspired Education was founded in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-05-13 Headland Media

Leeds, United Kingdom

Headland Media Limited is a provider of new digest, training and media services.

Sell -