M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-01-20 |
| Target | Esko-Graphics bvba |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Danaher |
| Sellers(s) | Axcel |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 470M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Sector | Diversified |
| Employees | 79,000 |
| Revenue | 23.9B USD (2023) |
Danaher designs, manufactures and markets professional, medical, industrial and commercial products and services. Danaher's research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative facilities are located in more than 50 countries. Danaher's business consists of five segments: Test & Measurement; Environmental; Life Sciences & Diagnostics; Dental; and Industrial Technologies. Danaher was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 24 of 43 |
| Sector (Software) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 21 of 39 |
| Country (Belgium) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 13 of 23 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-18 |
Pacific Scientific Aerospace
Pacific Scientific specializes in supplying electric power, electric linear actuation, safety and security products to commercial (57% of sales) and military aerospace (43% of sales) customers. The business generated US$378 million in revenues and an operating profit of US$79 million in 2010. Meggitt expects the acquisition to be immediately earnings enhancing. |
Sell | $685M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-07 |
Beckman Coulter
Brea, California, United States Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. |
Buy | $6.8B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Axcel Management AS is a private equity firm focused on mid-market buyouts in Denmark and Sweden. Axcel primarily seeks companies with a strong Danish or Swedish base and international potential. The Firm looks to invest in companies with revenues of DKK 250 million (€ 35 million) to DKK 4 billion (€ 535 million). Axcel prefers majority positions. Axcel Management A/S was formed in 1994. The Firm is based in Copenhagen with an additional office in Stockholm.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 45 |
| Sector (Software) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 13 |
| Country (Belgium) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2011) | 2 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-19 |
Netcompany
Copenhagen, Denmark Netcompany is a provider of IT solutions and consulting services. Netcompany was founded in 2000 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-01 |
HusCompagniet
Tilst, Denmark HusCompagniet builds on a strong brand and business model, delivering high-quality single-family houses with great value for money. HusCompagniet was founded in 1972 and is based in Tilst, Denmark. |
Sell | - |
