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M&A Deal Summary

LDC Acquires PDG Aviation Services

On February 23, 2015, private equity firm LDC acquired aerospace company PDG Aviation Services for 20M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is LDC’s 7th transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is LDC’s 51st largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is LDC’s 157th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-02-23
Target PDG Aviation Services
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) LDC
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 20M GBP

Target

PDG Aviation Services

Inverness, United Kingdom
PDG Aviation Services provides aerial surveying, crane and filming services as well as aircraft chartering and bespoke service to a wide range of clients. PDG Aviation Services was founded in 1974 and is based in Inverness, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

LDC

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 3.9B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 165 of 311
Sector: Aerospace M&A 7 of 7
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 93 of 107
Country: United Kingdom M&A 157 of 299
Year: 2015 M&A 3 of 12
Size (of disclosed) 51 of 69
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-23 Aspen Pumps

East Sussex, United Kingdom

Aspen Pumps engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of mini pumps that remove condensate water from air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Aspen Pumps also sells a range of ancillary products for air conditioning installers and engineers. Aspen Pumps was founded in 1992 and is based in East Sussex, United Kingdom.

Sell £105M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-03-15 SSP Group

Halifax, United Kingdom

SSP Group is a provider of technology systems and software for the insurance industry, helping insurers and brokers operate more efficient businesses. SSP Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Halifax, United Kingdom.

Buy £207M
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