M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-08-03 |
| Target | Meadow Foods |
| Sector | Food |
| Buyer(s) |
Exponent Private Equity
HarbourVest Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Paine Schwartz Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.9B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Exponent is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market businesses located in the UK and broader Europe. Exponent targets opportunities in the media, business and financial services, healthcare, consumer, and leisure sectors. The Firm seeks to invest in businesses valued from £150 to £500 million. Exponent has a particular interest in businesses that are prominent in their respective markets, but may benefit from or need operational improvement. Exponent Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32 of 38 |
| Sector (Food) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 13 of 13 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 28 of 32 |
| Year (2018) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 |
Dennis
London, United Kingdom Dennis is a consumer media and e-commerce organization with a portfolio consists of over 30 brands across four main areas of focus: Current Affairs, Technology, Automotive, and Special Interest. In addition to The Week, it is home to several well-known brands including MoneyWeek, The Week Junior, BuyACar.co.uk, Auto Express, CarBuyer, Computer Active, Alphr.com, Cyclist and Viz, among others. Dennis was formed in 1974 and is based in London. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-20 |
Bullitt Group
Reading, United Kingdom Bullitt Group is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of mobile phones, audio products, other connected devices and related peripherals to more than 60 countries across the globe. Bullitt Group was formed in 2009 and is based in Reading, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 180 of 223 |
| Sector (Food) | 4 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 39 of 55 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 14 of 17 |
| Year (2018) | 13 of 25 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-26 |
Personify
Austin, Texas, United States Personify is a provider of software solutions for member-focused organizations. Personify offers products and services that enable organizations to acquire, engage and optimize relationships with their constituents. Personify captures and provides insight across all constituent interactions, allowing associations and nonprofit organizations to drive productivity and maximize revenue. Personify was founded in 1996 and is based in Austin, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-14 |
esure
Reigate, United Kingdom esure is a motor insurer offering car, home, pet and travel insurance over the internet and by phone through the esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. esure was founded in 2000 and is based Reigate, United Kingdom. |
Buy | $1.6B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 6.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm specializing in sustainable food chain investing. The Firm targets control investments in the food and agriculture sectors and will consider opportunities globally. Paine Schwartz Partners was formerly known as Paine & Partners - and before that was part of Fox Paine & Co. Paine Schwartz Partners has offices in San Mateo, California and New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 22 of 30 |
| Sector (Food) | 4 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 5 of 9 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 2 of 3 |
| Year (2018) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-14 |
Lyons Magnus
Fresno, California, United States Lyons Magnus is a provider of beverage syrups, smoothies, juices, toppings, syrups and other fruit-based products to national restaurant chains, foodservice distributors and healthcare institutions. The Company’s emphasis on best-in-class product development, food quality and safety, industry leading processing capabilities and broad range of packaging options enables Lyons Magnus to deliver innovative offerings and custom product formulations to its blue-chip customers. Lyons Magnus was founded in 1852 and is based in Fresno, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-17 |
Advanced Agrilytics
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Advanced Agrilytics is an agronomics services business with advanced precision analytics capabilities. Advanced Agrilytics delivers independent precision farming advice to row-crop growers, helping growers interpret agronomic data and manage inputs and practices effectively to dramatically increase yields. Advanced Agrilytics was founded in 2013 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. |
Buy | - |
