Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Internet Software and Services

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia Acquires Golden Cloud Technology

On January 1, 2018, private equity firm Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia acquired internet software and services company Golden Cloud Technology

Acquisition Context
  • This is Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia’s 19th transaction in China.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 1, 2018
Target Golden Cloud Technology
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Golden Cloud Technology

Shenzhen, China
Golden Cloud Technology is an Internet Data Center (“IDC”) business with a portfolio of 11 IDC centers in premium locations across China, such as Beijing and Shenzhen, providing colocation and value added services, with a focus on financial services sector. Golden Cloud Technology is based in Shenzhen, China.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia is a direct investment affiliate of Morgan Stanley that looks to acquire minority investments in companies with substantial business operations throughout Asia. The Unit has a preference for fast-growing businesses with strong brands and sustainable competitive advantages. In addition to minority deals, the Firm will also consider select control situations. Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia was formed in 1993 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 27 of 36
Sector: Internet Software and Services 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 6 of 7
Country: China 19 of 19
Year: 2018 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-01 Sino-Canada School

Suzhou, China

Sino-Canada School is an international school operator in Suzhou with over 2,500 students and 300 teachers currently. It has over 13 years of experience in offering bilingual K-12 education courses in China, covering pre-school, primary, secondary and high school courses. Sino-Canada School was founded in 2003 and is based in Suzhou, China.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-10 Manna Foods

Chennai, India

Manna Foods is a packaged food products company, manufacturing and marketing natural health foods in India. The company has created a health food platform with an array of natural, preservative-free food products. Manna Foods is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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