M&A Deal Summary

Livingbridge Acquires FluidOne

On February 26, 2019, private equity firm Livingbridge acquired internet software and services company FluidOne from Rigby Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Livingbridge’s 8th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Livingbridge’s 109th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-02-26
Target FluidOne
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Livingbridge
Sellers(s) Rigby Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

FluidOne

London, United Kingdom
FluidOne provides a range of quality data connectivity services to UK businesses across the construction, hospitality, hotels, professional services, and retail sectors. The business helps its diverse and loyal customer base to securely connect any device to business-related data and applications through its unique, integrated technology platform. FluidOne was founded in 2006 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Livingbridge

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 3.8B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Livingbridge is a UK-based investment group focused on investing in and growing mid-sized companies. The Firm targets businesses seeking £15 to £300 million of capital. Prospective companies should have 'ambitious mangement', scalable business models, and potential for market leadership. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products/services, healthcare, and education. Livingbridge was formed in 1995 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 120 of 150
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 8 of 12
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 5
Country: United Kingdom M&A 109 of 132
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-07 Thomas J Fudge s

Stalbridge, United Kingdom

Formed in 1916, Dorset Village Bakery Ltd. (dba Thomas J Fudge's) is a producer of biscuits and crackers based in Stalbridge, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-12 Brainlabs

London, United Kingdom

Brainlabs is a data-focused marketing agency. Brainlabs provides a single solution marketing model bringing together technology, biddable agency services and consultancy. Brainlabs was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Rigby Group

Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Diversified
Employees8,500
Revenue 2.4B GBP (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Rigby Group is a multinational, service-based holding company for a portfolio of privately owned businesses operating across Europe and the Middle East. Rigby Group was established in 1975 and is headquartered in Stratford Upon Avon, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-11 Norwich Airport

Norwich,, United Kingdom

Norwich Airport Ltd. engages in the Airlines businesses. Company offers charter and scheduled flight services; car hire services; foreign exchange; and food and drink.

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