M&A Deal Summary

Hannover Finanz and BayernLB Capital Partner Acquire Media Concept

On March 18, 2011, private equity firms Hannover Finanz and BayernLB Capital Partner acquired retailer Media Concept

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hannover Finanz’s 2nd and BayernLB Capital Partner’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Hannover Finanz’s 30th and BayernLB Capital Partner’s 3rd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-03-18
Target Media Concept
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Hannover Finanz
BayernLB Capital Partner
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Media Concept

Unterhaching, Germany
Media Concept is an online retailers and specialist in printer ink cartridges and toners. Media Concept was founded in 2002 and is based in Unterhaching, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Hannover Finanz

Hannover, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1979
PE ASSETS 700M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hannover Finanz is a private equity group that targets buyout and expansion capital investments in mid-sized 'structurally sound businesses' operating in stable and growing industries. Hannover Finanz looks for businesses with annual revenues of at least €20 million and typically commits between €15 and €50 million of equity per transaction. The Firm will consider both minority and majority investment situations/needs. Broad areas of interest include technology, life science, service, distribution, and industrial sectors. Hannover Finanz was formed in 1979 and is based in Hannover, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 35 of 70
Sector: Retail M&A 2 of 3
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 28 of 48
Country: Germany M&A 30 of 62
Year: 2011 M&A 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-24 Biesterfeld

Hamburg, Germany

Biesterfeld specialized in chemicals and plastics distribution, with over 50 branches worldwide Biesterfeld was founded in 1906 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-19 CemeCon

Wurselen, Germany

CemeCon produces high performance coatings for cutting tools and components, and provides a comprehensive range of accompanying services. In addition, CemeCon is present with production facilities and licence partners in the USA, China and the Czech Republic. CemeCon was founded in 1986 and is based in Wurselen, Germany.

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DESCRIPTION

BayernLB Capital Partner is a German investment firm focused on providing equity and mezzanine capital to growth-oriented small to medium-sized companies. The Firm looks to invest €5 to €30 million in profitable companies with at least €15 million in revenue. BayernLB does not have any sector preferences and will consider a variety of investment situations including growth capital financings, divestitures, and buyouts. BayernLB Capital Partner was formed in 1969 and is based in Munich.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 3 of 6
Year: 2011 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-10 Westfalia-Automotive

Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

Westfalia-Automotive GmbH is a manufacturer of towbars, wiring kits and carrier systems for cars and light utility vehicles with an international presence.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-17 NFON

Munich, Germany

NFON is a cloud telephone system for easy business communication. NFON was founded in 2007 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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