M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2007-07-31 |
| Target | Brandcorp |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) | Ethos Private Equity |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.2B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ethos Private Equity is a private equity investor that targets opportunities in South Africa. Ethos looks for stable businesses valued between $15 and $100 million US. Target transactions include divestitures of non-core assets, sector consolidations, development of family owned businesses, growth financings, and turnarounds. Ethos was formed in 1984 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 25 of 48 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Going Private M&A Deals | 2 of 4 |
| Country: South Africa M&A | 23 of 42 |
| Year: 2007 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-01 |
IST Holdings
Menlyn, South Africa Electronic and Electric Equipment - intellectual capital and engineering technology cross diverse industries, including energy, telecommunications and defence. Investments with Ethos, Ethos Technology Fund, management and BEE partner ICT Investments. A public-to-private transaction |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-23 |
Alexander Forbes
Sandton, South Africa Alexander Forbes is an insurance broker, asset multi-manager, and financial services company that impacts people’s lives by delivering insight and advice to individuals, employers, and retirement funds. Alexander Forbes was founded in 1935 and is based in Sandton, South Africa. |
Buy | $1.2B |
