M&A Deal Summary

Monitronics International Acquires Security Networks

On August 16, 2013, Monitronics International acquired safety/security company Security Networks from Oak Hill Capital and Alcentra Capital for 483M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Monitronics International’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Monitronics International’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Monitronics International’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Monitronics International’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-08-16
Target Security Networks
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Monitronics International
Sellers(s) Oak Hill Capital
Alcentra Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 483M USD

Target

Security Networks

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Security Networks is a provider of home security solutions in the U.S. specializing in the sale, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of electronic security alarm systems.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Monitronics International

Dallas, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1994
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Monitronics International, Inc. is a provider of security monitoring services for residential and business customers.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-23 LiveWatch Security

St. Mary's, Kansas, United States

LiveWatch Security LLC provides home security services offering interactive and home automation services.

Buy $67M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Oak Hill Capital

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 9.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oak Hill Capital Partners was originally formed as the private equity investment vehicle for Robert Bass and in 1999, opened up to outside investors and raised its first private equity fund. Oak Hill looks to invest in middle-market companies and focuses its efforts within six industry groups. The six groups include basic industries; business and financial services; consumer, retail, and distribution; healthcare; media and telecom; and technology. Oak Hill targets businesses with defensible business models, strong market positions, and 'best-in-class' management. Oak Hill Capital was formed in 1986 and has offices in Stamford, Connecticut; Menlo Park, California; and New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 29 of 55
Sector (Safety/Security) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 13 of 23
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 24 of 46
Year (2013) 3 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 12 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-07-01 Local TV

Ft. Wright, Kentucky, United States

Local TV is a major new platform of broadcast TV stations created by merging nine TV stations acquired from the New York Times Broadcast Media Group with eight TV stations acquired from News Corporation in July 2008.

Sell $2.7B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-01 The Container Store

Coppell, Texas, United States

The Container Store is a specialty retailer of storage and organizational solutions. The Company currently operates highly-productive destination specialty retail stores across the U.S., an internet and mail order business, and a wholesale business. The Container Store was founded in 1978 and is based in Coppell, Texas.

Sell -
SELLER

Alcentra Capital

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 540M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Alcentra Capital Corporation is the direct investment arm of asset management firm Alcentra. Alcentra capital looks to provide equity and subordinated debt to middle-market companies throughout North America. The Firm looks to invest $5 to $15 million per transaction in profitable companies with $5 to $15 million of EBITDA. Sectors of interest include healthcare, government services, business services, and defense. Alcentra Capital Corporation was formerly known as BNY Mellon-Alcentra Mezzanine Partners. The Group was originally established in 1998 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 40
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 19
State (Florida) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 22 of 38
Year (2013) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-01 GTT

McLean, Virginia, United States

GTT is a global telecommunications carrier and network integrator serving the data communications needs of large enterprise, government and carrier clients. GTT was founded in 2005 and is based in McLean, Virginia.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-08-28 Solvaira Specialty

North Tonawanda, New York, United States

Solvaira Specialty LP is a producer of powdered cellulose and fiber filler products used for food and industrial applications. Solvaira Specialty was founded in 1917 and is based in North Tonawanda, New York.

Sell -
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