M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-09-06 |
| Target | Clearway |
| Sector | Safety/Security |
| Buyer(s) | Next Wave Partners |
| Sellers(s) | BGF |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 90M GBP |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Next Wave Partners is a private equity firm focused on lower mid-market management buyouts, carve-outs, and growth capital buy-and-build transactions. Next Wave looks for businesses generating at least £1 million in EBITDA requiring £15 to £75 million of capital. Next Wave prefers companies located in the UK, but will consider opportunities in greater Europe. Next Wave was formed in 2002 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 14 |
| Sector: Safety/Security M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 8 of 9 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-15 |
McGraw Hill Education
New York City, New York, United States McGraw Hill Education is a provider of educational material and learning solutions for students, instructors, and institutions around the world. McGraw Hill Education was founded in 1888 and is based in New York City, New York. |
Buy | $4.5B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-11 |
Fertility Associates
Auckland, New Zealand Fertility Associates provides fertility treatments and services to help individuals and couples achieve pregnancy. Fertility Associates was founded in 1991 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. |
Buy | - |
Business Growth Fund (BGF) is a private investment firm focused on early and growth-stage investing across the UK. The Firm also invests in publicly traded companies. BGF's growth team looks to invest £1 to £15 million in small to mid-sized companies looking for additional capital to pursue growth. BGF was established in 2011 and is headquartered in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 63 of 131 |
| Sector: Safety/Security M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 18 of 32 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 60 of 125 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 17 of 25 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-03 |
BHR Group
Cranfield, United Kingdom BHR Group provides engineering consultancy, industrial research, and product development services related to fluids engineering. BHR now operates as an independent company and works with customers across many industrial sectors around the world, including Sellafield, GSK, and Shell. BHR Group was founded in 1947 and is based in Cranfield, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-07 |
Character.com
Swansea, United Kingdom Character.com is a dynamic character clothing retailer with a focus on children’s products. Character.com was founded in 2009 and is based in Swansea, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
