M&A Deal Summary

Imperial Acquires Palletways Group

On June 1, 2016, Imperial acquired transportation company Palletways Group from Phoenix Equity Partners for 163M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Imperial’s 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Imperial’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Imperial’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-06-01
Target Palletways Group
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Imperial
Sellers(s) Phoenix Equity Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 163M GBP

Target

Palletways Group

Lichfield, United Kingdom
Palletways Group is a provider of less-than-full load palletised freight logistics. Palletways contracts with approximately 250 independent delivery businesses (members) to organise and distribute small consignment loads of palletised freight.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Imperial

Bedfordview, South Africa
Category Company
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

Imperial is an African focused provider of integrated market access and logistics solutions. Imperial focuses on the following industries, healthcare, consumer, automotive, chemicals, industrial and commodities. Imperial seeks out to leverage new technology to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions for customers. Imperial is based in Bedfordview, South Africa.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-22 Lehnkering

Duisburg, Germany

Lehnkering is a German supplier of logistical and industrial services to customers in the chemical and steel industries. Lehnkering is based in Duisburg, Germany.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-29 J&J Africa

Beira, Mozambique

J&J Africa is a transporter and logistics provider specializing in reliable and efficient international transportation along the Beira Corridor. J&J also offers state of the art warehouse facilities for the handling of bulk and container cargo. J&J Africa was established in 1995 and is based in Beira, Mozambique.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Phoenix Equity Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.5B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Phoenix Equity Partners is a mid-market private equity firm that funds management buyouts and buy-ins, and provides expansion capital for UK-based companies. Phoenix looks for opportunities valued up to £200 million. Target sectors include consumer, leisure, retail, financial services, healthcare, education, media, transportation/logistics, and business services. Phoenix Equity Partners was formed in 2001 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 42
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 15
Country (United Kingdom) 22 of 40
Year (2016) 3 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-24 Edif Group Management

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Edif Group Management Ltd. is a provider of a diverse range of testing and inspection services for large, industrial clients. Edif’s services reduce risk, optimise performance and enhance the capability of its clients. Signum Technology is based in Leatherhead, United Kingdom.

Sell £119M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-06 Radley

London, United Kingdom

Radley is a well-known British handbag and accessories brand in the rapidly growing affordable luxury market with a multi-channel business and established distribution network covering the Europe, and Asia. Radley was founded in 1998 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell -
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