M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2010-05-03 |
| Target | Sophos |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
Investcorp
Apax |
| Sellers(s) | TA Associates |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 830M USD |
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| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| PE ASSETS | 53.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Investcorp is a global investment group focused on a variety of investment disciplines. Practice areas include private equity in North America and Western Europe, hedge funds, US real estate, technology investments, and Middle Eastern private equity. Within North America/Europe private equity, Investcorp targets market leaders with proven track records. It looks to invest $15 to $50 million in companies with revenues of $10 to $250 million. Investcorp's technology group sponsors growth-oriented control investments in the tech sector. Investcorp's Middle East practice focuses on buyout/build opportunities in North Africa and the Gulf Region. Target sectors include services, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy. Investcorp was formed in 1982 and is based in Manama, Bahrain.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 87 of 187 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 8 of 19 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 25 of 60 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 12 of 24 |
| Year (2010) | 4 of 8 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 35 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-21 |
ATD
Huntersville, North Carolina, United States ATD is a supplier of tires to the replacement tire market. It operates more than 130 distribution centers, including 24 distribution centers in Canada, serving approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada. ATD was established in 1935 and is based in Huntersville, North Carolina. |
Sell | $1.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-10 |
Magnum Semiconductor
Milpitas, California, United States Magnum Semiconductor, Inc. is a provider of silicon ICs, SoCs, software and IP for the professional video broadcast and IoT camera markets. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 77.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 127 of 265 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 7 of 30 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 17 of 67 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 22 of 36 |
| Year (2010) | 1 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 28 of 54 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-01 |
Bezeq
Holon, Israel Bezeq is a telecommunications company. Bezeq’s Fixed Line business provides core telephony services and high-speed Internet infrastructure. Bezeq’s mobile subsidiary, Pelephone, offers cellular voice services and products. Bezeq International provides broadband internet services, international long distance, and owns the leading Israeli web portal Walla!. Bezeq was founded in 1980 and is based in Holon, Israel. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-10 |
Tivit
São Paulo, Brazil Tivit is an integrated services provider of ITM (Information Technology Management) and BPM (Business Process Management) supporting their customers' growth and success. With an extensive service portfolio and a consulting approach, the company designs innovative operating solutions. Tivit was formed in 2005 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 65.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
TA Associates is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market and large companies around the world. TA will consider control or minority investments in profitable companies and looks to commit between $70 and $500 million per transaction. TA proactively reaches out to companies directly in sourcing potential investment opportunities. Prospective businesses are generally valued between $100 million and $3 billion. Areas of interest include technology, software, communications, financial services, healthcare, business services, semiconductors/electronics, and consumer products/services. In addition to investing equity capital, TA also makes subordinated debt investments. TA's geographic preference is North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. TA Associates was formed in 1968 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 139 of 256 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 12 of 21 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 13 of 49 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 4 of 11 |
| Year (2010) | 2 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 15 of 67 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-14 |
Aurora Networks
Santa Clara, California, United States Aurora Networks is the only pure-play optical transport solution provider focused solely on cable network operators. The company’s broad array of optical network products and technology includes optical transmitters, node platforms and Ethernet equipment that deliver enhanced services and greater bandwidth to subscribers while reducing the cable operator’s total cost of ownership. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-26 |
PowerBar
Glendale, California, United States PowerBar was created by athletes, for athletes. Company started PowerBar to help athletes reach their goals by providing nutrition tools for optimum athletic performance. |
Sell | - |
