M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2014-06-30 |
| Target | Metronet |
| Sector | Technology Hardware |
| Buyer(s) | Livingbridge |
| Sellers(s) | LDC |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 45M GBP |
| Advisor(s) | Altium Capital Ltd. (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.8B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 84 of 150 |
| Sector: Technology Hardware M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 8 of 22 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 77 of 132 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 4 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 24 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-03 |
Williams Medical Supplies
Rhymney, United Kingdom Williams Medical Supplies, Ltd. distributes medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and family planning products to the primary care sector in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Rhymney, the United Kingdom. |
Sell | £45M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-01 |
DiGiCo
Chessington, United Kingdom DiGiCo engages in the design and development of digital audio solutions. Its products are used in live and theatre sound mixing, post production, houses of worship, broadcast facilities, corporate sector, and sporting events. DiGiCo was founded in 1971 and is based in Chessington, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| 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 | 71 of 210 |
| Sector: Technology Hardware M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 23 of 77 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 68 of 204 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 7 of 17 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 43 of 62 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-23 |
GVA Grimley
Birmingham, United Kingdom GVA is a property consultant providing a comprehensive range of property solutions to UK and international owners, occupiers, investors, lenders and developers. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-01 |
Boom Pictures
Cardiff, United Kingdom Boom Pictures is a television production company which aims to develop high quality programming and foster more output from the home nations and regions. |
Sell | - |
