M&A Deal Summary

Graphite Capital Acquires NFG

On January 19, 2012, private equity firm Graphite Capital acquired consumer services company NFG from Sovereign Capital Partners for 130M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Graphite Capital’s 6th transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is Graphite Capital’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Graphite Capital’s 54th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • NFG was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2015.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-01-19
Target NFG
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) Graphite Capital
Sellers(s) Sovereign Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 130M GBP

Target

NFG

Bolton, United Kingdom
NFG is a provider of fostering and related support services foster carers, children, and young people. NFG was founded in 1995 and is based in Bolton, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Graphite Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 1.2B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Graphite Capital is a private equity firm that seeks mid-market investments in the UK. Target sectors include retail and consumer, manufacturing, services and distribution, financial services, healthcare, leisure, and property. The Firm looks for transactions valued from £30 to £150 million. Prospective transaction situations typically include management buyouts/buy-ins of corporate spin-offs or privately held companies. The Firm also considers roll-outs and consolidation strategies. Graphite Capital was originally formed in 1981 and became independent in 2001. Graphite is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 57 of 82
Sector (Consumer Services) 6 of 7
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 20
Country (United Kingdom) 54 of 79
Year (2012) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-02 Kurt Geiger

London, United Kingdom

Kurt Geiger is a retailer of designer footwear and accessories. Kurt Geiger has a portfolio of attractive brands (including Kurt Geiger London, KG, Miss KG and Carvela) and operates over 80 stores globally and 240 concessions within some of the world’s most prestigious department stores including Harrods, Selfridges, House of Fraser and Debenhams and partners with leading international brands. Kurt Geiger was founded in 1963 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell £215M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-25 Wolseley Hospitality Group

London, United Kingdom

Wolseley Hospitality Group operates some of London’s restaurants. Wolseley Hospitality Group was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sovereign Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.0B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sovereign Capital Partners (SCP) is a private equity firm that specializes in buy and build opportunities throughout the UK. The Firm targets consolidation strategies in the education and training, healthcare, and outsourced business services sectors. SCP looks to invest £10 to £120 million per transaction. Sovereign Capital Partners was formed in 2001 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 28
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 10
Country (United Kingdom) 5 of 25
Year (2012) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-09-10 Creare Communications

Rugby, United Kingdom

Creare Communications is one of the UK's leading providers of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) services, working with its clients to improve the 'organic' search results of their websites, assisting with 'pay per click' campaigns and e-commerce functionality.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-11 Laurel Funerals

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Laurel Funerals Ltd. is engaged in conducting funeral services. Laurel Funerals was formed in 1995 and is based in Wolverhampton.

Sell £38M