M&A Deal Summary

HGGC and Court Square Capital Partners Acquire Dynata

On February 1, 2015, private equity firms HGGC and Court Square Capital Partners acquired information services company Dynata from Providence Equity Partners, Sterling Investment Partners and American Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HGGC’s 3rd and Court Square Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Information Services sector.
  • This is HGGC’s 17th and Court Square Capital Partners’ 30th transaction in the United States.
  • This is HGGC’s 1st and Court Square Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Connecticut.
Investment Fate
  • Dynata went bankrupt in 2024.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-02-01
Target Dynata
Sector Information Services
Buyer(s) HGGC
Court Square Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Providence Equity Partners
Sterling Investment Partners
American Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Dynata

Shelton, Connecticut, United States
Dynata is a global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. Dynata was founded in 1977 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

HGGC

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 6.9B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HGGC (formerly Huntsman Gay Global Capital) focuses on middle-market leveraged buyouts, growth equity financings, recapitalizations, take privates, and corporate divestitures. The Firm primarily targets North American companies, but will consider international opportunities as well. HGGC looks for companies with at least $100 million in revenue. HGGC primarily targets enterprise software companies, however, the Firm will also consider opportunities in business services, consumer services, financial services, healthcare, industrial services, and information services. HGGC was formed in 2007 and is based in Palo Alto, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 46
Sector (Information Services) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 11
State (Connecticut) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 17 of 40
Year (2015) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-10-21 Hollander Sleep Products

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Hollander Sleep Products is a producer of sleep products, including high-quality synthetic and down (natural) filled pillows, comforters, mattress pads and other related bedding products.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-03-16 Citadel Plastics Holdings

West Chicago, Illinois, United States

Citadel Plastics Holdings, Inc. is a composite plastics company that produces thermoset and thermoplastic compounds for specialty product applications in the automotive, electrical, construction, HVAC, and appliance markets.

Sell $800M
Buyer

Court Square Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 7.7B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Court Square Capital Partners (CSCP) is a generalist private equity firm that seeks middle market company investments across the US. CSCP looks to partner with management teams to accelerate revenue growth and improve operating efficiency. Sectors of interest include business services, building products, chemicals, consumer products, food products/services, healthcare, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, media, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. Court Square Capital Partners was formerly known as Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners. The Group spun out of Citigroup and became independent in 2006. CSCP is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 67
Sector (Information Services) 1 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 15 of 31
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 30 of 64
Year (2015) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-22 Pike

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States

Pike is a provider of construction, repair and engineering services for distribution and transmission powerlines and substations, with a growing portfolio of turnkey and renewable projects. Pike was founded in 1945 and is based in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-03-18 Research Now Group

Plano, Texas, United States

Research Now Group is a global leader in data collection through online and mobile surveys utilizing proprietary consumer and business panels. It recruits, qualifies and matches individual consumer or business professional panelists with specific demographic characteristics to provide targeted results for end customers’ surveys. Research Now Group was founded in 1940 and is based in Plano, Texas.

Buy -

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Providence Equity Partners

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 36.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity firm that targets investments in media, entertainment, communications, and information companies. Specifically, Providence seeks investments in wireless and wireline telephony, cable television content and distribution, music, film, publishing, radio and television broadcasting, and other media and communications sectors. Providence Equity looks to commit $150 million to $800 million of equity capital in transactions ranging from growth financings and recapitalizations, to buyouts and take-privates. Providence Equity Partners was formed in 1989 and has offices in Providence, Rhode Island; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; London, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, China; and New Delhi, India.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 45 of 100
Sector (Information Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 9 of 31
State (Connecticut) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 30 of 68
Year (2015) 1 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-08 Clarion Events

London, United Kingdom

Clarion is an event organizer, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. In more recent times the firm has grown into a truly international business, with a portfolio of events and media brands across a range of vertical markets.

Buy £200M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-09 ZVRS

Clearwater, Florida, United States

ZVRS is a nationally recognized provider of video relay services that enable Deaf and Hard-of- Hearing individuals to communicate with hearing people worldwide. The company provides videophone hardware, software and accessories designed to enable a real-time video connection with certified ASL interpreters who relay conversations between parties. ZVRS is committed to serving the Deaf community; a majority of its interpreters are RID-certified and more than half of non-interpreter employees are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.

Sell -
SELLER

Sterling Investment Partners

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 2.9B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sterling Investment Partners is a private equity firm that seeks investments in middle-market businesses with strong market share and high growth potential. Sterling looks for companies generating revenues of $50 to $500 million and EBITDA of $15 to $50 million. Sectors of interest include outsourcing/business services, niche manufacturing & industrial, transportation & logistics, unique distribution, technology-related, energy services, and consumer products & services. Sterling Investment Partners dates back to 1991 and is based in Westport, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 22
Sector (Information Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 12
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 14 of 22
Year (2015) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-06 Excelligence Learning

Monterey, California, United States

Excelligence Learning is a developer, manufacturer, distributor, and multi-channel retailer of educational products. The company provides a full-line selection of branded, private label, and proprietary products across several categories, including arts and crafts, infant and toddler, active play, dramatic play, furniture and equipment, math, language, and science. Excelligence Learning was formed in 1985 and is headquartered in Monterey, California.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-18 Lazer Logistics

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Lazer Logistics is a provider of comprehensive yard management solutions, including trailer spotting, shuttling and other complementary transportation and logistics services. Lazer Logistics was founded in 1996 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Sell -
SELLER

American Capital


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 22.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

American Capital was a publicly traded buyout and mezzanine investment firm. American Capital invested in buyouts, growth capital financings, acquistion financings, and recapitalizations. The Firm looked to finance businesses with at least $4 million in EBITDA and valued between $20 and $500 million. American Capital ws a generalist firm with broad interest in traditional industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. American Capital's European investment affiliate is European Capital. European Capital looked to invest $10 to $600 million of equity, mezzanine, and/or senior debt in similar opportunities across Europe. American Capital was formed in 1997 and in January 2017, merged with Ares Capital Management.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 164 of 194
Sector (Information Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 56 of 71
State (Connecticut) 4 of 5
Country (United States) 159 of 186
Year (2015) 1 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-04 Schulman Associates IRB

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Schulman Associates IRB, Inc. is a Independent institutional review board overseeing the review of research protocols and consent documents used to protect human subjects participating in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device trials.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-08 Mirion

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Mirion is a provider of radiation detection, measurement, analysis, and monitoring products and services to the nuclear power, medical, military, and homeland security markets. Mirion Technologies was founded in 2005 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sell $750M