M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2016-10-17 |
Target | Premier Research |
Sector | Life Science |
Buyer(s) | Metalmark Capital |
Sellers(s) |
ECI Partners
Indigo Capital HarbourVest Partners |
Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 2004 |
PE ASSETS | 8.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Metalmark Capital is an independent private equity group focused on large company transactions in a wide range of industries. Metalmark is a hands-on investment firm looking to build long-term value in its portfolio companies. Broad areas of interest include natural resources/energy, healthcare services, industrials, food, transportation, and financial services. Metalmark was established in 2004 by the former principals of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to manage the Metalmark Capital and Morgan Stanley Capital Partners funds. Metalmark is based in New York City.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 58 of 60 |
Sector (Life Science) | 3 of 3 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 6 of 7 |
State (North Carolina) | 2 of 2 |
Country (United States) | 54 of 56 |
Year (2016) | 4 of 4 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2016-10-14 |
Valagro
Atessa, Italy Valagro SpA is a provider in the production and commercialization of biostimulants and specialty nutrients for use in agricultural production, lawns, gardening and various industrial applications. Valagro also produces special ingredients for animal feed, human food, and cosmetics. Valagro was established in 1980 and is based in Atessa, Italy. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2016-10-19 |
Hoffmaster Group
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States Hoffmaster Group is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of decorated, premium disposable tableware (including napkins, plates, tablecovers and placemats) sold to major consumer retail and foodservice customers. The Company is highly regarded for its design and manufacturing capabilities, providing the Company with unique growth opportunities as retailers expand their seasonal and party/life celebration planograms, and as national restaurant and hospitality chains increasingly realize the branding and cost-in-use benefits of premium disposable tableware products. Hoffmaster Group was founded in 1947 and is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1976 |
PE ASSETS | 2.0B GBP |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
ECI Partners is a private equity firm focused on the smaller middle-market company that invests in growing businesses valued up to £300m. ECI looks for UK businesses or businesses with a substantial presence in the UK. Funds are generally used to support expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts, buy-ins, turnarounds, and refinancing. Target sectors include IT services, support services, Insurance, and SME services. ECI will not invest in early-stage companies. ECI Partners was formed in 1976 and has offices in London, Manchester, and New York.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 53 of 76 |
Sector (Life Science) | 1 of 1 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 16 of 26 |
State (North Carolina) | 1 of 1 |
Country (United States) | 4 of 4 |
Year (2016) | 5 of 6 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2016-08-05 |
Reed & Mackay
London, United Kingdom Reed & Mackay delivers corporate travel and event solutions for professionals with exacting needs. Established as a family business nearly 60 years ago, Reed & Mackay is globally recognized as business travel and event solution experts. Reed & Mackay combines inspired service with state-of-the-art technology to create a level of travel management like no other and deliver value that one might not believe possible. Reed & Mackay was formed in 1962 and is based in London. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2016-12-07 |
Rhubarb
London, United Kingdom Rhubarb is a provider of premium food and drink brand delivering high-quality food services across complementary channels at iconic venues and events. Rhubarb was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
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Founded | 1990 |
PE ASSETS | 1.6B EUR |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Indigo Capital is a provider of mezzanine capital to help fund buyouts, corporate acquisitions, expansions, and recapitalizations. Indigo typically invests alongside other private equity firms, however the Firm invests independently as well. Indigo is active throughout Europe and looks to commit €10 to €100 million per transaction. Indigo is sector agnostic and generally backs businesses with 'established market positions, strong, ambitious and incentivized management and attractive growth prospects.' Indigo Capital raised its first fund in 1990. The Firm has offices in London and Paris.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 35 of 41 |
Sector (Life Science) | 3 of 3 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 19 of 23 |
State (North Carolina) | 1 of 1 |
Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2016) | 1 of 2 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-12-14 |
Spandex
Dietlikon, Switzerland Spandex is a distributor of graphic media products and equipment & services to the signage and visual communication industry. The company offers advice and guidance, next day delivery, bespoke pricing, business growth incentives, product application training, and technical support. Spandex was formed in 1976 and is based in Dietlikon, Switzerland. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2016-12-19 |
Altares
Colombes, France Altares is a provider of BtoB services - inter-companies data collection and management. Altares collects, collates, analyses enhance and structures data to make it "intelligible" and to turn it into a flexible decision-making tool for senior managers and executives. Altares was founded in 1949 and is based in Colombes, France. |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1978 |
PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 78 of 132 |
Sector (Life Science) | 3 of 5 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 26 of 34 |
State (North Carolina) | 2 of 3 |
Country (United States) | 50 of 83 |
Year (2016) | 6 of 8 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2016-10-14 |
Allegro
Poznan, Poland Allegro is an online marketplace in Poland that connects consumers with merchants. With more than 20 million users per month, 13 million active buyers and 125,000 merchants. Allegro offers consumers a vibrant and expansive shopping experience, and merchants excellent commercial opportunities. The group also operates Ceneo.pl - Poland’s leading online price comparison website, and eBilet – the leading event ticket sales site in Poland. Allegro was founded in 1999 and is based in Poznan, Poland. |
Buy | $3.3B |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2016-11-21 |
Carlile Bancshares
Forth Worth, Texas, United States Carlile Bancshares, Inc. is a provider of buying small to regional banks that are looking for shareholder alternatives. Carlile Bancshares, Inc. was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, Texas. |
Sell | $434M |