M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-06-15 |
| Target | Inherent |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Keensight Capital |
| Sellers(s) | Equistone |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.5B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Keensight Capital is a private equity investment firm focused on majority and minority growth capital investments in Western European companies. Keensight makes equity investments in a number of situations including the provision of capital to finance growth, either organically or through acquisitions, or the buying out of existing shareholders. The Firm looks to invest €10 to €600 million and will consider business with up to €400 million in revenue. Keensight Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32 of 53 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 7 of 10 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 6 of 13 |
| Country: France M&A | 22 of 26 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-25 |
Symeres
Nijmegen, Netherlands Symeres is a mid-sized European Contract Research Organization for drug discovery and development needs. The company offers best-in-class solutions for drug discovery and drug development for small molecules and beyond. Their services span from preclinical hit finding all the way to the delivery of early clinical phase drug substance API. Symeres blends a deep scientific knowledge base with creativity and problem-solving skills to deliver the quality results that clients need. Symeres is based in Nijmegen, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-20 |
ASTI Mobile Robotics
Burgos, Spain ASTI Mobile Robotics is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite. Its operations include project analysis, development, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of automated material handling solutions. ASTI Mobile Robotics was founded in 1982 and is based in Burgos, Spain. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.6B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Equistone is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and take privates. Equistone was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 176 of 206 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 4 of 5 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 85 of 96 |
| Country: France M&A | 53 of 62 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 4 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-01 |
Wealth at Work
Liverpool, United Kingdom Wealth at Work provides services that allow employees to maximize the value of their benefits by providing financial education tailored to the needs of individual employers and of different employee groups within these companies. Wealth at Work was formed in 2004 and is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-19 |
GSCM Groupe
Les Achards, France GSCM Groupe is a specialist in temporary and permanent modular construction, covering the entire value chain from design and manufacture through to delivery and installation as well as spare parts and aftersales support. GSCM Groupe is based in Les Achards, France. |
Buy | - |
