M&A Deal Summary

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Acquires Law Business Research

On December 22, 2017, mezzanine finance firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners acquired media company Law Business Research from Bowmark Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Levine Leichtman Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Levine Leichtman Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-12-22
Target Law Business Research
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Bowmark Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Law Business Research

London, United Kingdom
Law Business Research is an independent publisher of research, data and analysis on international business law and international legal markets. The company prides itself on creating essential and unique information for its subscribers who are drawn from over 100 countries around the world. Law Business Research was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 12.9B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) is a West Coast US based private investment firm that targets mezzanine and other structured equity investments in middle-market companies. The Firm has several funds, each with different strategies. LLCP's larger fund targets subordinated debt, preferred equity, and/or common equity investments in companies with $100 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm's smaller fund invests $5 to $15 million in emerging companies with less than $25 million in revenue. LLCP also invests in financially distressed businesses. LLCP was formed in 1984 and has offices in Beverly Hills, California; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; New York City; and London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 59 of 88
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 18 of 33
Country (United Kingdom) 3 of 9
Year (2017) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-11 Capsa Healthcare

Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States

Capsa Healthcare engages in developing and delivering innovative healthcare solutions for hospitals, long-term care, and retail pharmacy providers. Capsa Healthcare was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Canal Winchester, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-07 Lawn Doctor

Holmdel, New Jersey, United States

Lawn Doctor is a franchisor of lawn care services, which operates through a nationwide network of over 460 independently-owned franchise locations in 38 states. Lawn Doctor was founded in 1967 and is based in Holmdel, New Jersey.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bowmark Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 2.0B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bowmark Capital is a private equity firm that targets investments in smaller, growth-oriented companies based in the UK. Bowmark considers investments across a range of industries with a strong interest in Business & Financial Services, Consumer & Leisure, Education & Training, Healthcare, Media, and Technology. Bowmark funds individual equity investments of up to £200 million and focuses on investing in UK companies which are valued between £25 million and £300 million. Bowmark was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 30
Sector (Media) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 16
Country (United Kingdom) 17 of 28
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-18 Aston Scott Group

West Malling, United Kingdom

Aston Scott Group plc is a commercial insurance broker company. Aston Scott has been awarded Chartered Insurance Brokers status in recognition of this level of commitment to professionalism and customer service.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-12 Ask4

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Ask4 is a provider of high-speed internet solutions and managed data services for multi-tenant accommodation. ASK4 partners with universities, private sector student accommodation providers, residential apartment developers, and businesses. Ask4 was founded in 2000 and is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

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