M&A Deal Summary

GIL Investments Acquires Trueform Engineering

On September 4, 2012, private equity firm GIL Investments acquired metals/mining company Trueform Engineering

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GIL Investments’ 1st transaction in the Metals/Mining sector.
  • This is GIL Investments’ 11th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-09-04
Target Trueform Engineering
Sector Metals/Mining
Buyer(s) GIL Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Trueform Engineering

Hayes, United Kingdom
Trueform has a national and international reputation for the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of metal fabricated products for the mass transit industry including passenger shelters, digital information systems, security products and other facilities.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

GIL Investments

Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GIL Investments is a UK-based private investment firm focused on acquiring controlling stakes in mid-sized businesses throughout Europe. Prospective transactions include management buyouts and buy-ins, restructurings, turnarounds and complex corporate carveouts. The Firm is a generalist investor, but ha a preference for companies operating in basic industries, including industrials, distribution, manufacturing, and support services. GIL Investments was formed in 1991 and is headquartered in Our target businesses will typically be headquartered in Warwickshire.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 13
Sector (Metals/Mining) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 5 of 6
Country (United Kingdom) 11 of 13
Year (2012) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-01 Road Transport Media

Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom

Road Transport Media is the provider of information to the road transport industry. RTM specialises in delivering solutions to companies engaged in the commercial vehicle and road freight transport sector. A leading portfolio of magazines, websites, events and data solutions give clients the tools to connect directly with decision-makers in this essential sector.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-20 Ashworth

Manchester, United Kingdom

Ashworth is a suppliers of pipes, valves, fittings and associated products to the industrial and mechanical services process industries. The business employs over 130 people and operates from a national network of six branches.

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