M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2003-03-19 |
| Target | DCK Concessions |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) |
Equistone
Invex Capital |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 44M EUR |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.6B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Equistone is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and take privates. Equistone was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 69 of 252 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 4 of 14 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 58 of 131 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 39 of 101 |
| Year: 2003 M&A | 1 of 14 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 39 of 55 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-19 |
Lasercom
United Kingdom Lasercom is the European systems integrator and Application Service Provider (ASP) specialising in customer communications. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-01 |
Firstassist Insurance Services
Sutton, United Kingdom Firstassist Insurance Services Ltd. is a provider of healthcare insurance and related assistance operations that cater to the changing health and well being needs of businesses large and small individuals throughout their life stages. |
Buy | - |
Invex Capital LLP is a private equity firm focused on investments in smaller UK-based companies. Invex will consider a variety of transaction situations, including recapitalization, outright sales, as well as shareholder liquidity needs in a variety of sectors. Several areas of interest include business services, retail, consumer products, manufacturing, IT services, building materials, and energy. The Firm's target transaction size is £5 to £100 million. Invex Capital is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 9 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 3 of 8 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 3 of 9 |
| Year: 2003 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-01 |
Crystal Windows and Doors
Romford, United Kingdom Crystal Windows and Doors Ltd. sells and installs own-brand PVC-U windows and doors in the south east of England. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-02 |
Salter Housewares
Tonbridge, United Kingdom Salter is the leading brand in the UK consumer scale market and also occupies strong positions in a number of key international markets. |
Sell | - |
