M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2007-01-25 |
| Target | Catalent |
| Sector | Life Science |
| Buyer(s) |
Genstar Capital
The Blackstone Group Aisling Capital |
| Sellers(s) | Cardinal Health |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 3.3B USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| PE ASSETS | 49.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 21 of 109 |
| Sector (Life Science) | 3 of 7 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 3 of 9 |
| State (New Jersey) | 1 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 19 of 101 |
| Year (2007) | 2 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-10 |
International Aluminum
Monterey Park, California, United States International Aluminum Corp. is an integrated manufacturer of exterior and interior doors, windows, frames, glazing systems and other aluminum and vinyl products for use in commercial and residential applications. |
Buy | $228M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-04 |
Andros
Santa Clara, California, United States Andros Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of gas analyzers for use in various applications, including medical to monitor the amount of anesthetics ingested by a patient in the operating room; automotive for engine diagnostics and emissions measurement (smog check); and environmental for leak detection in Freon-based refrigeration systems. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 131.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 107 of 340 |
| Sector (Life Science) | 3 of 8 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 9 of 33 |
| State (New Jersey) | 5 of 9 |
| Country (United States) | 74 of 211 |
| Year (2007) | 1 of 13 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 46 of 172 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-18 |
Casual Dining Group
London, United Kingdom Casual Dining Group is an independent restaurant company comprised of over 140 restaurants trading as Bella Italia, Café Rouge, and Las Iguanas. Its restaurants are located across the country, from Aberdeen to Plymouth, employing almost 8000 people and serving 20 million meals each year. Casual Dining was formed in 2002 and is based in London. |
Buy | £432M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-13 |
Pinnacle Foods
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States Pinnacle Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of branded convenience food products in the United States and Canada. Its product range includes frozen dinners and entrees, frozen seafood, breakfasts, bagels, pickles, peppers and relish, baking mixes and frostings, and syrups and pancake mixes. |
Buy | $2.2B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.8B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Aisling Capital is a private investment firm focused on opportunities in the healthcare and medical technology sectors. The Firm specifically looks to invest in companies developing and commercializing innovative healthcare products, services, and technologies. Aisling Capital looks to commit $20 to $50 million per investment and prefers to be the lead investor. Aisling will consider investing in both public and private companies. Aisling Capital raised its first fund in 2000. The Firm is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 56 |
| Sector (Life Science) | 9 of 42 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 1 of 1 |
| State (New Jersey) | 2 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 10 of 52 |
| Year (2007) | 3 of 8 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 |
NextWave Pharmaceuticals
Cupertino, California, United States NextWave Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing extended release OTC and prescription products for children and adults. NextWave Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2005 and is based in Cupertino, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-09 |
Sirion Therapeutics
Tampa, Florida, United States Specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of drugs for ophthalmic indications. |
Buy | $45M |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Employees | 47,040 |
| Revenue | 205.0B USD (2023) |
Cardinal Health is a distributor of healthcare products. Cardinal Health manufactures medical and surgical products and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical supplies worldwide. Cardinal Health was founded in 1979 and is based in Dublin, Ohio.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 10 |
| Sector (Life Science) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 2 of 7 |
| State (New Jersey) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 8 |
| Year (2007) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-19 |
Advogent Group
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Advogent delivers promotional and strategic communications, certified education and event data management services, and contract sales services to some of the world's largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. It has more than 700 employees and offices in California, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-29 |
SpecialtyScripts Pharmacy
Massachusetts, United States SpecialtyScripts Pharmacy, a Massachusetts based specialty pharmacy, was incorporated in 2002 and launched in early 2003. The Company specializes in assisting individuals with highly intensive therapies such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Oncology. |
Buy | - |
