M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2007-08-01 |
| Target | Aibel |
| Sector | Energy Services and Equipment |
| Buyer(s) | Herkules Capital |
| Sellers(s) |
Arle Capital Partners
European Capital CCMP Capital Candover Investments 3i Private Equity |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 900M USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 15.1B NOK |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Herkules Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in established companies located in Norway and other Nordic countries. Herkules looks to commit NOK 100 to NOK 1200 million of equity capital per transaction and will consider investing in public and private companies. Sectors of interest include oil services, healthcare, consumer, trade/retail, services and telecom. The Firm's investment horizon is typically five to seven years. Herkules was formerly known as Fer Private Equity. The Firm is based in Lysaker, Norway.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 39 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 5 |
| Country (Norway) | 10 of 32 |
| Year (2007) | 5 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-10 |
EFG European Furniture Group AB
Tranas, Sweden EFG is the second largest provider of office furniture in the Nordic region and the eight largest in Europe. EFG is a full range integrated supplier offering a wide and deep range of office furniture comprising desking, storage and pedestals, conference furniture, furniture for communal areas, task seating and screen and wall systems. EFG sells its products mainly through its own sales network. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-01 |
Nevion AS
Sandefjord, Norway Nevion AS is an architect of virtualized media production and delivery network and broadcast infrastructure to broadcasters, telecommunication service providers, government agencies and other industries. As a pioneer in media transport, Nevion AS enables the transport and management of professional quality video, audio and data in real time, reliably and securely from the camera to the home. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Arle Capital Partners Ltd. Is a private equity partnership firm focuses on acquiring business located in the UK, Scandinavia, and Western Europe. The Firm targets companies operating in the fields of energy, natural resources, industrial, and business services. It seeks to invest in companies with an enterprise value of up to €1 billion. Arle Capital spun-out of Candover Investments in 2011 and currently manages all of Candover's investment interests. The Firm is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 16 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 7 |
| Country (Norway) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2007) | 5 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-20 |
Bureau van Dijk
Amsterdam, Netherlands Bureau van Dijk is a global provider of business intelligence and company information. Bureau van Dijk, operating from its Amsterdam headquarters, aggregates, standardizes and distributes one of the world’s most extensive private company datasets, with coverage exceeding 220 million companies. Over 30 years, the company has built partnerships with more than 160 independent information providers, creating a platform that connects customers with data that addresses a wide range of business challenges. Bureau van Dijk’s solutions support the credit analysis, investment research, tax risk, transfer pricing, compliance and third-party due diligence needs of financial institutions, corporations, professional services firms and governmental authorities worldwide. |
Sell | €300M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-20 |
Get AS
Oslo, Norway Get AS (“Get”) is a provider of cable TV, high-speed broadband internet and telephony services to residential customers in Norway. The company serves approximately 375,000 households, with a footprint spanning each of Norway 's five largest cities. Get's core service offering is Pay TV; all of its customers subscribe to it. It also offers broadband and voice services. Get operates a fully digitized network, and is the only significant local loop provider outside of telecom incumbent Telenor. |
Sell | Nkr5.8B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.2B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
European Capital is the European investment affiliate of American Capital. European Capital looks to provide a variety of investment and financing solutions including unitranche debt, mezzanine capital, senior debt, and equity co-investment. Funds are typically used to support buyouts, recapitalizations, finance growth, and make acquisitions. European Capital is sector agnostic, however the Firm has a preference for investments in the consumer, technology, manufacturing, services, and distribution sectors. European Capital was formed in 2005 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 54 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 24 |
| Country (Norway) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2007) | 5 of 8 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 20 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 |
Bestinvest
London, United Kingdom Bestinvest provides impartial investment advice, discretionary wealth management and financial planning to mass-affluent and high net worth individuals. Bestinvest is based in London, England. |
Buy | £166M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-09 |
Selecta Digital
San Martino in Rio, Italy Selecta Digital is an operator of a document management services company with the integration of multichannel, physical, and digital solutions, for Customer Interaction and the first private national operator in the printing and enveloping sector of mandatory communications. Selecta Digital is based in San Martino in Rio, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 18.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
CCMP Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include consumer, retail, and services (specialty retail, direct marketing, consumer packaged goods); media/telecom (consumer and trade publishing, content and programming, broadcasting, cable, wireless and wire line communications ); industrial (chemicals, manufacturing, distribution, automotive); energy (exploration and production, power generation, renewable energy, services); and healthcare (services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices). The Firm's target investment size is $100 to $500 million. CCMP Capital Advisors was formed in 1984 and was spun off in 2006 from JP Morgan Chase. The Firm is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 36 of 78 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 3 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 10 of 23 |
| Country (Norway) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2007) | 7 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 16 of 30 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 |
Siteco
Stockport, United Kingdom Siteco is a marketing leading European lighting fixtures group providing technical indoor and outdoor lighting solutions in the premium and medium product segments. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-08 |
Teksid Aluminum S.r.l.
Carmagnola, Italy Teksid Aluminum S.r.l. is a manufacturer of cylinder heads and blocks, suspension components, and camshaft carriers, as well as aluminum engine components. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.7B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Candover Investments is a private equity firm that targets investments in European and Asian companies operating in broad range of industries. Candover's primary focus is on businesses located in Western Europe; including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, and Spain. However, the Firm also considers opportunities in Asia and Eastern Europe. The Firm's target investment size is €150 to €500 million in businesses valued between €500 million and €5 billion. Sectors of interest include media, financial services, support services, leisure, healthcare, technology, and industrial. Candover Investments was formed in 1980 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 26 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 4 of 12 |
| Country (Norway) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2007) | 3 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 13 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-31 |
Thule Group
Malmo, Sweden The Thule Group is designs, produces, and markets a variety of products and brands that make it easy for people to transport their equipment securely and safely. The Thule Group was formed in 1942 and is based in Malmo, Sweden. |
Sell | €1.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-20 |
Get AS
Oslo, Norway Get AS (“Get”) is a provider of cable TV, high-speed broadband internet and telephony services to residential customers in Norway. The company serves approximately 375,000 households, with a footprint spanning each of Norway 's five largest cities. Get's core service offering is Pay TV; all of its customers subscribe to it. It also offers broadband and voice services. Get operates a fully digitized network, and is the only significant local loop provider outside of telecom incumbent Telenor. |
Sell | Nkr5.8B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.7B GBP |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
3i Private Equity is the private equity arm of 3i Group, a publicly held, global investment firm focused on private equity and infrastructure investing. 3i Private Equity generally targets buyout and growth capital financings and looks for opportunities across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Firm's targeted transaction range is €100 to €500 million. Industries of interest include business services, healthcare, consumer, media, oil/gas & power, technology, and financial services. 3i Group was originally formed in 1945 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 76 of 194 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 33 of 83 |
| Country (Norway) | 3 of 3 |
| Year (2007) | 18 of 26 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 78 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-01 |
Motoren-Werke Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany Motoren-Werke Mannheim GmbH (MWM GmbH) is a provider of efficient and environmentally friendly decentralised power generation systems. MWM focuses on generator setups (gensets) and combined heat and power (CHP), trigeneration (heat, power, cooling), as well as complete turnkey solutions based on engines (180 – 4,000 kW) using natural gas and special gases, with a particularly strong reputation in biogas and special gas applications (sewage, landfill or mine gas). |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-03 |
Targetti Sankey
Florence, Italy Targetti Sankey SpA designs and manufactures architectural lighting systems. |
Buy | - |
