M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-03-01 |
| Target | Asia Books co. |
| Sector | Publishing |
| Buyer(s) |
Lombard Investments
Actis Capital |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Lombard Investments, Inc. is an international private equity firm focused on control and minority investments in Southeast Asia and Greater China. Lombard typically invests $5 to $50 million of equity capital to support expansions, financial restructuring, or management buyouts. Sectors of interest include food/beverage, retail, financial services, media/entertainment, healthcare, education, and energy. Lombard will not invest in untried technologies or companies involved in alcohol, armaments, tobacco, or gambling businesses. Lombard was formed in 1985 and has offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 13 |
| Sector: Publishing M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 2 of 3 |
| Country: Thailand M&A | 5 of 9 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-01 |
Kantana Group Public Company
Huay Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand In December 2005, Lombard invested in Kantana Group PCL, Thailand's only fully integrated TV and film content producer and post-production specialist. Founded in 1951, Kantana Group initially produced radio programs. Soon thereafter, the Company expanded into television broadcasting, feature films and post-production services, including production studios, film labs, sound studio, high-end post production and digital intermediate. Kantana Group has earned numerous accolades and local entertainment industry awards for its achievements in program production. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-04 |
Dakota Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Lombard financed the formation of The Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation ("DM&E") in 1986 to acquire assets of the Chicago and North Western Transportation System. In 1996, DM&E expanded its geographical coverage through the acquisition of the 203-mile Colony Line from Union Pacific. In 2002, DM&E, through its subsidiary Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad Corporation, acquired substantially all assets of the 1,403 mile I&M Rail Link, thereby creating the eighth largest contiguous rail system operating in the U.S. Since Lombard's initial investment, and with additional equity infusions by Lombard, DM&E has significantly expanded its business and improved its financial performance. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 26.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Actis Capital is a private equity firm focused on investments in emerging markets. Actis segments its investment activity into three areas. These include private equity, energy, and real estate. Actis' private equity team looks for buyout and growth capital opportunities requiring at least $50 million in financing. Depending on the situation, Actis will consider both controlling and minority investment situations. Sectors of interest include financial services, consumer and retail, business services, and industrial. Actis' energy group seeks to invest in in a variety of energy and utility projects. Actis' real estate team invests equity capital in office, residential, industrial, hotel and retail projects. Actis Capital was established in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 42 of 163 |
| Sector: Publishing M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 14 of 52 |
| Country: Thailand M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 3 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-02-28 |
Prime Cure
Centurion, South Africa Prime Cure (Pty) Ltd. managed healthcare organization, provides services to various medical schemes. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-13 |
Dalmia Cement
New Delhi, India Dalmia Cement offers a range of cement variants through its brand portfolio of three marquee brands: Dalmia Cement, Dalmia DSP, and Konark Cement. These brands are available as Portland Pozzolana Cement, Portland Slag Cement, Composite Cement, and Ordinary Portland Cement in select markets. Dalmia Cement is headquartered in New Delhi, India. |
Buy | - |
