M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-01-19 |
| Target | Ascend Worldwide |
| Sector | Aerospace |
| Buyer(s) | LDC |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 10M GBP |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.9B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
LDC is the private equity and investment arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. LDC was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 311 |
| Sector: Aerospace M&A | 2 of 7 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 21 of 107 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 26 of 299 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 2 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 61 of 69 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-19 |
Airclaims
London, United Kingdom Airclaims provides aviation consultancy, aircraft valuations and claims management services to the global aerospace industry. |
Buy | £10M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-18 |
Ring Automotive
Leeds, United Kingdom Ring Automotive Ltd. provides lighting and electrical parts for transport and automotive companies, and operates three divisions – Ring, Van-line, and BMAC. Ring Automotive was founded in 1974 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. |
Buy | $12M |
