M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2013-09-27 |
| Target | Nextmedia Pty |
| Sector | Publishing |
| Buyer(s) | Forum Media Group GMBH |
| Sellers(s) | Wolseley Private Equity |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Sector | Media |
| Employees | 1,200 |
| Revenue | 110M EUR (2017) |
Forum Media Group GMBH is an international media company headquartered near Munich (Germany) with leading professional publishing houses worldwide. Company has provided business clients with high quality information products, professional training, and further education. The FORUM MEDIA GROUP also offers a large portfolio of special interest publications, magazines, and renowned events.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 5 |
| Sector: Publishing M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 5 |
| Country: Australia M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2013 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-17 |
Lighthouse Independent Media
Sheung Wan, China Lighthouse Independent Media Ltd. publishes magazines, websites, newsletters and hosts events and awards for the marketing and human resources sectors in Singapore and Hong Kong. Lighthouse Independent Media was formed in 2002 and is based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 400M AUD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Wolseley Private Equity is a private equity firm that makes investments in manufacturing, distribution and service companies operating in Australia and New Zealand. Wolseley targets companies in need of growth capital or profitable private companies that are seeking to implement a succession plan or sale. Prospective companies typically have pre-tax earnings of at least AU$5 million and are generally valued between AU$30 and AU$120 million. Wolseley Private Equity does not pursue start-up or early stage situations. Wolseley Private Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 12 |
| Sector: Publishing M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 2 of 6 |
| Country: Australia M&A | 5 of 11 |
| Year: 2013 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-09 |
Guardian Childcare & Education
Milsons Point, Australia Guardian Childcare & Education is an operator of private childcare services in Australia. The group currently owns and manages 69 childcare centres across the country, providing education and care for over 5,700 children daily. Guardian Childcare & Education is based in Milsons Point, New South Wales. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-02 |
Cartridge World
Emeryville, California, United States Cartridge World is the global leader in ink and laser cartridge refilling. The company has over 1,600 franchised outlets in 61 countries, with its head office in Emeryville, California. Wolseley acquired Cartridge World in August 2007 with plans to double the size of the business during Wolseley?s ownership. |
Sell | - |
