Investment Summary

Emerging Capital Partners, Wendel Group and Ethos Private Equity Exits IHS

On October 14, 2021, invested in communications company IHS from Emerging Capital Partners, Wendel Group and Ethos Private Equity

Investment Highlights
  • This is transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is transaction in the United Kingdom.

Investment Summary

Date 2021-10-14
Target IHS
Sector Communications
Sellers(s) Emerging Capital Partners
Wendel Group
Ethos Private Equity
Deal Type IPO

Target

IHS

London, United Kingdom
IHS is an independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world. IHS provides mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure to customers, most of whom are leading MNOs, who in turn provide wireless voice and data services to their end-users. IHS was founded in 2001 and is based in London, England.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Emerging Capital Partners

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 3.3B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Emerging Capital Partners LLC (ECP) is a private equity firm that invests in diversified businesses across the Africa. ECP targets companies with proven operating models and strong market positions. Broad areas of interest include financial services, telecommunications, transport logistics, petrochemicals, natural resources, agribusiness, and utilities. Emerging Capital Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in Washington, DC. The Firm has additional offices in Paris, Abidjan, Casablanca, Douala, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Tunis.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 17
Sector: Communications M&A 4 of 5
Type: IPO M&A Deals 4 of 4
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-19 Artcaffe Coffee & Bakery

Nairobi, Kenya

Artcaffe Coffee & Bakery is a restaurant group consisting of multiple brand concepts throughout Kenya. The individual brands comprising the group are: Artcaffe Coffee and Bakery, Dormans Coffee shops, Ohcha Noodle Bar, Urban Burger Bar, and Tapas Ceviche Bar. Artcaffe Coffee & Bakery is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-02 ABC Pepsi

Rouiba, Algeria

ABC Pepsi is a beverage-bottling and distribution company. The Company holds the exclusive rights to produce and distribute a range of soft-drink brands supplied by PepsiCo for the market including Pepsi, Mirinda, 7Up, and related beverages. ABC Pepsi was founded in 1995 and is based in Rouiba, Algeria.

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SELLER

Wendel Group

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1704
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wendel Group is a publicly traded investment group that seeks to invest €200 to €700 in public and private companies. The Firm focuses on opportunities across France, Germany, and the Benelux, but will also consider opportunities in greater Europe, North America, and select regions of Africa. Target companies typically exhibit predictable cash-flows, high barriers to entry, and are leaders in their respective markets. Wendel was originally established in 1704 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 14
Sector: Communications M&A 1 of 1
Type: IPO M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-23 Tarkett

Paris, France

Tarkett is a manufacturer of resilient and hardwood flooring. Tarkett was founded in 1886 and is based in Paris, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-20 Cromology

Clichy, France

Cromology designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes a wide range of decorative paints and products to professionals and consumers through its presence in eight European countries. 65% of its activity is in France, 35% in Southern Europe, and in the rest of the world. Cromology was founded in 1986 and is based in Clichy, France.

Sell €1.3B
SELLER

Ethos Private Equity

Illovo, South Africa

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 1.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 25
Sector: Communications M&A 3 of 3
Type: IPO M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-29 J&J Africa

Beira, Mozambique

J&J Africa is a transporter and logistics provider specializing in reliable and efficient international transportation along the Beira Corridor. J&J also offers state of the art warehouse facilities for the handling of bulk and container cargo. J&J Africa was established in 1995 and is based in Beira, Mozambique.

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