M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-03-25 |
| Target | Freightliner Group |
| Sector | Transportation |
| Buyer(s) | Genesee & Wyoming |
| Sellers(s) | Arcapita |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 492M GBP |
| Advisor(s) | Citi UBS Investment Bank (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Sector | Transportation |
| Employees | 8,000 |
| Revenue | 2.3B USD (2018) |
Genesee & Wyoming owns and operates short line and regional freight railroads and provides railcar switching services in the United States, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium. Genesee & Wyoming was founded in 1899 and is based in Darien, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 26 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 20 of 24 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 9 of 11 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2015) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-19 |
Arkansas Midland Railroad
Malvern, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Midland Railroad Company currently operates seven separate branch lines in the state of Arkansas covering 125 miles of track. |
Buy | $40M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 |
The Providence and Worcester Railroad
Worcester, United States The Providence and Worcester Railroad Co. is an interstate regional freight carrier conducting railroad operations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. The P&W possesses the exclusive and perpetual right to conduct freight operations over the Northeast Corridor between New Haven, CT and the Massachusetts / Rhode Island border. |
Buy | $126M |
Arcapita is a private investment firm with separate investment disciplines spanning venture capital, corporate investment, real estate, and asset-based investments. Arcapita's Corporate Investment practice looks to acquire controlling interests in established companies valued between $50 million and $500 million. Sectors of interest include consumer products/services, healthcare, energy, technology, and manufacturing. Arcapita's infrastructure team looks to invest $50 to $300 million in energy, water, and transportation assets. The Firm will consider opportunities around the globe; including the United States, Latin America, Russia, China, Europe, Middle-East, and India. Arcapita was formed 1997 and has offices in Manama, Bahrain; Atlanta, Georgia; London; and Singapore.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 33 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 15 of 16 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 2 of 2 |
| Year (2015) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-22 |
PODS Enterprises
Clearwater, Florida, United States PODS Enterprises is a provider of portable storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers. PODS Enterprises is based in Clearwater, Florida. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-31 |
J.Jill
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States J.Jill is a multi-channel retailer of woman’s apparel. Emphasizing a sophisticated casual lifestyle, J. Jill offers its merchandise through 205 stores across the United States, a website, and catalogs. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. |
Sell | - |
