M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-01-18 |
| Target | Ciphr |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | ECI Partners |
| Sellers(s) | LDC |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
ECI Partners is a private equity firm focused on the smaller middle-market company that invests in growing businesses valued up to £300m. ECI looks for UK businesses or businesses with a substantial presence in the UK. Funds are generally used to support expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts, buy-ins, turnarounds, and refinancing. Target sectors include IT services, support services, Insurance, and SME services. ECI will not invest in early-stage companies. ECI Partners was formed in 1976 and has offices in London, Manchester, and New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 69 of 78 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 10 of 13 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 14 of 21 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 64 of 73 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-09 |
Arkessa
Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom Arkessa Ltd. is an Internet-of-Things (“IoT”) managed services provider. Arkessa enables Enterprises to develop and optimise their businesses by helping them adopt, integrate and scale IoT enabled services. Arkessa was founded in 2009 and is based in Bishop's Stortford, England. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-30 |
IDX
London, United Kingdom IDX is a provider of digital corporate communications and marketing services to blue-chip institutions globally. IDX was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.9B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
LDC is the private equity and investment arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. LDC was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 162 of 210 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 6 of 9 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 57 of 77 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 156 of 204 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-05 |
Omniplex Learning
St Albans, United Kingdom Omniplex Learning is an eLearning solutions provider. Omniplex Learning was founded in 1991 and is based in St Albans, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-11 |
ADEY Innovation
Stonehouse, United Kingdom ADEY Innovation Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of innovative products and services that significantly improve the effectiveness of domestic and commercial heating and cooling systems and water treatment systems. ADEY Innovation was formed in 2003 and is based in Stonehouse, United Kingdom. |
Sell | £210M |
