M&A Deal Summary

Darwin Private Equity Acquires Euroffice

On November 2, 2010, private equity firm Darwin Private Equity acquired e-commerce company Euroffice

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Darwin Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is Darwin Private Equity’s 5th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-11-02
Target Euroffice
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) Darwin Private Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Euroffice

London, United Kingdom
Euroffice is an online retailer of office supplies, furniture, and stationery. With an internet-only business model, Euroffice was founded in 1999 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Darwin Private Equity

Guildford, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 217M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Darwin Private Equity is an investment firm focused on buyout, buy-in, and turnaround investments in UK based companies. Darwin looks to hold majority positions in businesses valued between £10 and £100 million. Broad sectors of interest include consumer, industrial, media/technology, business services, and financial services. Darwin Private Equity was formed in 2007 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 10
Sector: E-Commerce M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 5
Country: United Kingdom M&A 5 of 9
Year: 2010 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-10-04 Fenn Wright & Manson

London, United Kingdom

Fenn Wright Manson is a retailer with stand-alone stores and concessions across the UK, offering a contemporary collection of timeless chic fashion in luxurious fabrics with superb attention to detail. Fenn Wright & Manson was formed in 1974 and is based in London, England.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-13 Maxinutrition Group Holdings

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Maxinutrition is a UK company that manufactures protein-enhanced functional nutrition products. Maxinutrition, the parent company of Maximuscle, Maxifuel and Maxitone, is Europe’s leading sports nutrition company. Maximuscle is targeted at consumers who are focused on gaining muscle and increasing strength and power.

Sell £162M