M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2009-04-21 |
| Target | SmartTrust AB |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Giesecke & Devrient |
| Sellers(s) | The Carlyle Group |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) develops, produces, and distributes products and solutions in the payment, secure communication, and identity management sectors. G&D is a technology leader in these markets and holds a strong competitive position. The Group's customer base mainly comprises central and commercial banks, mobile network operators, business enterprises, governments, and public authorities.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Software) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Sweden) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2009) | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 435.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 130 of 481 |
| Sector (Software) | 9 of 34 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 69 of 198 |
| Country (Sweden) | 2 of 4 |
| Year (2009) | 5 of 13 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-24 |
Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion
Shenzhen, China Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Co. is a vertically integrated fashion goods company. It is primarily engaged in the design, manufacturing, distribution, and retail of women’s apparel in China under its own brands Ellassay, Ellassay Weekend, and Ellassay Shoes. Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Co. was founded in 1996 and is based in Shenzhen, China. |
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| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-27 |
bfinance
London, United Kingdom bfinance is an independent, privately-owned, financial services firm that provides advice and solutions to companies and institutional investors around the globe. The company combines specialist expertise with a global perspective to help clients develop, implement and manage best-in-class investment programmes. bfinance is based in London, United Kingdom. |
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