M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2013-03-27 |
| Target | Howden Group |
| Sector | Insurance |
| Buyer(s) |
General Atlantic
CDPQ HgCapital |
| Sellers(s) |
3i Private Equity
B.P. Marsh & Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 250M GBP |
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| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| PE ASSETS | 73.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
General Atlantic is a large private equity firm that invests globally in growth-oriented public and private companies. Broad areas of interest include financial services, media and consumer, healthcare, enterprise solutions, communications and electronics, and energy. General Atlantic looks to invest $40 to $400 million in transactions that support growth, expansions, buy-outs, consolidations and build-ups. General Atlantic seeks to make 8 to 12 investments per year with an investment horizon of five to ten years. The Firm's geographic coverage spans North America; Europe; Asia/Pacific; and India. General Atlantic was formed in 1980 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 113 of 343 |
| Sector (Insurance) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 10 of 26 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 7 of 20 |
| Year (2013) | 4 of 14 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 18 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-26 |
XP Investimentos
Sao Paulo, Brazil XP Investimentos is an independent full-service broker-dealer serving retail and institutional clients throughout Latin America. XP Investimentos was founded in 2001 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-04 |
OneCountry
Springdale, Arkansas, United States One Country began as an online destination for country music and southern lifestyle fans across the world. Now One Country is a member-based platform offering incredible giveaways and prizes that support various causes every month. OneCountry was founded in 2009 and is based in Springdale, Arkansas. |
Buy | - |
CDPQ is a global asset management firm focused on a variety of investing strategies including fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, private equity, venture capital, and public equities. Within private equity, CDPQ looks to acquire significant minority stakes in businesses operating in a variety of sectors and seeks to commit $250 million to $1 billion per transaction. CDPQ was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 103 |
| Sector (Insurance) | 1 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 20 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2013) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 10 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-29 |
Groupe Moreau
Indre-et-Loire, France Groupe Moreau is an own and operates 22 vehicle inspection services (VIS) centers. Groupe Moreau is based in Indre-et-Loire, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-28 |
Port of Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia Port of Brisbane is an operator of a container and multi-cargo port. Port of Brisbane is based in Brisbane, Australia. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 70.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HgCapital is a European private equity firm focused on a wide range of transactions including public-to-private leveraged buy-outs, management buy-ins, divestitures, and turnarounds. Broad sectors of interest include consumer and leisure, healthcare, industrials, services, technology, media, and renewable energy. The Firm will consider both majority and minority investment positions. HgCapital is the successor to Mercury Capital Partners, a former unit of Merill Lynch which was spun out by management in 2000. HgCapital has offices in London and Munich.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 63 of 152 |
| Sector (Insurance) | 1 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 15 of 50 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 35 of 59 |
| Year (2013) | 1 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 32 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-08 |
Computer Software Holdings
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom CSH provides application software to a number of UK niche vertical markets. |
Sell | £110M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-03 |
ATC Group BV
Amsterdam, Netherlands ATC provides fiduciary, management and administration services to multinational corporations, financial institutions and funds managers. |
Sell | €303M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.7B GBP |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
3i Private Equity is the private equity arm of 3i Group, a publicly held, global investment firm focused on private equity and infrastructure investing. 3i Private Equity generally targets buyout and growth capital financings and looks for opportunities across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Firm's targeted transaction range is €100 to €500 million. Industries of interest include business services, healthcare, consumer, media, oil/gas & power, technology, and financial services. 3i Group was originally formed in 1945 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 141 of 194 |
| Sector (Insurance) | 2 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 58 of 83 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 51 of 64 |
| Year (2013) | 7 of 16 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 26 of 78 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-13 |
Giraffe Concepts
London, United Kingdom Giraffe is a family-friendly restaurant that offers a wide range of fresh, seasonal, quality food, comfortable interiors and friendly staff. Its menu covers a range of global dishes and appetising options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
Sell | £49M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-08 |
Civica
London, United Kingdom Civica is a business-critical software and technology-based outsourcing services to both public sector organizations and to commercial organizations in highly regulated sectors. The Company has a highly diversified customer base, including local and central governments, healthcare providers, housing associations, schools, and police and fire services, serving 2,000 major customers in ten countries. Its software and services support functions ranging from financial management and tax & benefits processing to medical records management and are used by over two million professionals every day, streamlining the services provided to 100 million people and businesses. Civica was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | £390M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
B.P. Marsh & Partners is a specialist private equity investor in early stage financial services companies. B.P. Marsh looks to make minority investments of up to £5 million in opportunities based in the UK, Europe, and North America. Specific financial services businesses of interest include insurance intermediaries, asset managers, independent financial advisers, and professional consultants. B.P. Marsh & Partners was formed in 1990 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 7 |
| Sector (Insurance) | 2 of 6 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 3 of 6 |
| Year (2013) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-13 |
HQB Partners Limited
London, United Kingdom HQB is an independent proxy solicitation and corporate governance advisory partnership. They assist companies by providing direct communication with their shareholder base to convey the corporate or transaction message and gather investor response. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-05 |
Sterling Insurance
North Sydney, Australia Sterling Insurance is a specialist underwriting agency offering a range of insurance solutions within the Liability sector specializing in niche markets including hard-to-place and complex risks. Sterling Insurance was founded in 1998 and is based in Sydney, Australia. |
Buy | - |
