M&A Deal Summary

Genstar Capital Acquires ACA Group

On November 17, 2021, private equity firm Genstar Capital acquired business services company ACA Group from Starr Investment Holdings and Ardian

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Genstar Capital’s 6th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Genstar Capital’s 92nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Genstar Capital’s 6th transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-11-17
Target ACA Group
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Genstar Capital
Sellers(s) Starr Investment Holdings
Ardian
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

ACA Group

New York, New York, United States
ACA Group is a provider of risk management and technology solutions that focus on regulatory compliance, performance, financial crime, and cybersecurity. ACA serves a diverse base of leading investment advisers, private fund managers, commodity trading advisors, investment companies, broker-dealers, and banks. ACA Group was founded in 2002 and is based in New York City.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Genstar Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 49.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Genstar Capital is a private equity firm that seeks investments in life science, healthcare, medical products, industrial technology, software, financial services, packaging, building materials, manufacturing, and business services companies. Genstar looks to invest between $50 and $400 million of equity capital in businesses valued up to $1 billion. Target transaction situations include control-oriented leveraged buyouts of corporate divisions, privately held businesses or public companies, minority investments in privately held businesses or public companies, ownership restructurings/recapitalizations of privately held businesses, growth equity financings, partnerships with other strategic or financial buyers, and take privates. Genstar Capital was formed in 1988 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 100 of 109
Sector (Business Services) 6 of 7
Type (Secondary Buyout) 43 of 49
State (New York) 6 of 8
Country (United States) 92 of 101
Year (2021) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-17 Foreside

Portland, Michigan, United States

Foreside is a provider of regulatory compliance and distribution solutions to clients in the investment management industry. The Company delivers outsourced services to investment advisers and broker-dealers, including the financial products they manage or distribute. Foreside was formed in 20005 and is based in Portland, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-18 Brook & Whittle

Guilford, Connecticut, United States

Brook & Whittle is a manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The Company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions and decorative effects requiring significant technical expertise. Brook & Whittle was founded in 1995 and is based in Guilford, Connecticut.

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Seller(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Starr Investment Holdings is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and investing in companies with market leadership, stable EBITDA, and strong cash-flow. The Firm seeks opportunities throughout the US and does not have any stated industry preferences. Starr Investment was formed in 2007 and is a subsidiary of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. The Firm is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-12 ConvenientMD

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

ConvenientMD is an urgent care provider dedicated to delivering the best medical care and patient experience throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. All state-of-the-art urgent care centers are staffed with expert medical professionals and certified lead providers who are committed to providing high-quality, convenient, and affordable treatment for patients of all ages. ConvenientMD was founded in 2012 and is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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SELLER

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 125.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €150 million per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 204 of 223
Sector (Business Services) 17 of 18
Type (Secondary Buyout) 78 of 89
State (New York) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 23 of 26
Year (2021) 15 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-16 SIACI Saint Honoré

Paris, France

SIACI Saint Honoré is an insurance brokerage and consultancy group. Group designs and develops customized solutions for its corporate clients in Property & Casualty, Transportation, Social Protection, Employee Benefits, Retirement, and International Mobility. The services provided by SIACI SAINT HONORE cover the entire value chain, from risk management advice to the piloting and management of insurance schemes. SIACI Saint Honoré was founded in 1957 and is based in Paris, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-30 Renta

Vantaa, Finland

Renta is a construction machinery and equipment leasing company. The leasable offering covers a wide selection of construction site machinery and equipment and related services. Renta was founded in 2015 and is based in Vantaa, Finland.

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