M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-04-04 |
| Target | Encore Discovery Solutions |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) | Epiq |
| Sellers(s) |
Primus Capital
Frontenac Baird Capital Ascent Equity Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 100M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Employees | 1,300 |
| Revenue | 544M USD (2015) |
Epiq is a provider of integrated technology and services for the legal profession, including eDiscovery, managed services, bankruptcy, class action and mass tort administration, federal regulatory actions and data breach responses. Epic's solutions are designed to streamline the administration of litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Epiq was founded in 1988 and is based in New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 15 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 3 of 9 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 12 |
| State (Texas) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 5 of 13 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-01 |
Jupiter eSources
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Jupiter eSources LLC is a develops, supports and markets a proprietary software product, AACER® (Automated Access to Court Electronic Records), that assists creditors including banks, mortgage processors, and their administrative services professionals to streamline processing of their portfolios of loans in bankruptcy cases. |
Buy | $60M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-28 |
De Novo Legal
New York, New York, United States De Novo Legal LLC is an e-discovery provider with particular prominence in managed review services. |
Buy | $68M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| PE ASSETS | 900M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Primus Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in established companies in the business services, healthcare and education industry sectors. Primus looks for established, high-growth companies with strong management and predictable/recurring revenues. The Firm will consider both control and minority positions and has a target investment size of $15 to $70 million. Prospective transaction types include growth equity financings, recapitalizations, and management-led buyouts. Primus Capital was formed in 1983 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14 of 46 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 8 of 28 |
| State (Texas) | 3 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 13 of 45 |
| Year (2011) | 2 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-01 |
PathGroup
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States PathGroup is a provider of anatomic pathology and clinical lab services throughout U.S. It is a physician-led company currently working with more than 70 hospitals and thousands of group practices across U.S. to deliver quality results with unmatched responsiveness. PathGroup was formed in 1965 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-07 |
G2 Web Services
Bellevue, Washington, United States G2 Web Services is a provider of merchant compliance monitoring and e-commerce risk management. G2 works globally with acquiring banks, independent sales organizations (ISOs), payment service providers (PSPs) and other acquiring value chain members to identify, mitigate and monitor risk posed by their merchants’ online presences. G2 Web Services was founded in 2004 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Frontenac is a Midwest US-based private equity firm that seek profitable, lower middle-market company investments with $5 to $25 million of EBITDA. Frontenac typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions, including companies managed by owner-operators. Sectors of interest include financial services, healthcare services, education/HR services, manufacturing, publishing/media, and technology services. Frontenac was formed in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 31 of 60 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 8 of 9 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 7 of 22 |
| State (Texas) | 3 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 29 of 58 |
| Year (2011) | 2 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 10 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-15 |
MedErgy HealthGroup
Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States MedErgy HealthGroup, Inc. is a successful US-based healthcare communications consulting company. It was founded in 2002 by its current Chief Executive, Julia Ralston, and other current members of the senior management team. Key services provided by MedErgy include strategic consultancy, scientific communications, and medical education and clinician learning. |
Sell | $15M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-05 |
e+CancerCare
Nashville, Tennessee, United States e+CancerCare is an operator of outpatient cancer care centers in the nation driven by its mission of partnering with communities to fight cancer. e+CancerCare core focus includes building a best-in-class network of cancer care facilities through partner acquisition, service-line conversion, and de novo development. e+CancerCare offer physicians and hospitals the financial and operational support they need so they can focus on delivering the highest quality care close to home. e+CancerCare creates environments for patients that meet their physical, emotional and mental health needs. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Baird Capital Partners (BCP) is the US private equity arm of Baird Private Equity. BCP makes investments in middle-market companies based in the US. BCP targets companies valued between $25 and $125 million and looks to invest between $15 and $35 million of equity per transaction. BCP focuses on three primary areas including business services (transaction processing, process outsourcing, professional services), healthcare (outsourcing services, medical products, contract manufacturing), and manufactured products (industrial/commercial, specialty consumer, distribution). BCP is affiliated with Baird Capital Partners Europe, Baird Capital Partners Asia, Baird Venture Partners, and Granville Baird Capital Partners. Baird Capital Partners is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 50 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 4 of 8 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 14 of 31 |
| State (Texas) | 1 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 21 of 44 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-29 |
Virtual Incision
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Virtual Incision is a developer of invivo robots for use in single incision laparoscopic surgery. The development of Virtual Incision’s technology is an important step in the evolution towards scar-free surgical procedures performed on a robotic platform. Virtual Incision was founded in 2006 and is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-08 |
Jiangsu Xinghe Valve
Yangzhong, China Jiangsu Xinghe Valve Co. is an instrumentation valves and fittings company located in Jiangsu Province, China. an instrumentation valves and fittings company located in Jiangsu Province, China. Xinghe Valve designs, produces and markets a range of instrumentation valves and fittings for oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear power plants, waste water and other process control applications. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ascent Equity Capital is a private equity firm that looks to partner with proven management when acquiring a companies. Ascent is particularly attracted to businesses with high-margins, low customer attrition, and recurring revenue where new leadership can improve operational performance. The Firm looks to invest up to $1 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include business-to-business services, consumer services/products, financial services, and media/publishing. Ascent Equity Capital (formerly Pinnacle Equity Capital) is based in Chicago and was formed in 2002 by Chad Mollman.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Texas) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 3 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-01 |
Central Security Group
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Central Security Group is a Full service provider of security alarm monitoring services for primarily residential customers. Central Security Group was founded in 1999 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. |
Sell | - |
