M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2023-11-07 |
| Target | Sapphire Systems |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | NTT DATA |
| Sellers(s) |
Horizon Capital UK
Souter Investments Limited |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Arma Partners (Financial) CMS Legal (Legal) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Employees | 197,777 |
| Revenue | 4.64T JPY (2025) |
NTT DATA is a IT services provider and global innovation partner with 80,000 professionals based in over 40 countries. NTT DATA emphasizes long-term commitment and combines global reach and local intimacy to provide premier professional services, including consulting, application services, business process and IT outsourcing, and cloud-based solutions. NTT DATA was founded in 1967 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 24 of 30 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 15 of 20 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 23 of 28 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-13 |
Aspirent
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Aspirent provides strategic consulting, cloud development, and project execution services related to data and analytics for blue-chip clients in the Atlanta market. Aspirent was founded in 2012 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-27 |
NTT DATA Payment Services
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia NTT DATA Payment Services is a payment solutions provider offering in-store, e-commerce, and cross-border payment services across Southeast Asia. NTT DATA Payment Services is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 800M GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Horizon Capital UK is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market companies valued up to £100 million. The Firm has a preference for UK-headquartered businesses and will consider opportunities in the technology services, software, data/analytics, and business services sectors. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts with potential for consolidation. Horizon Capital UK was formed in 1999 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 30 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 7 of 9 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 11 of 13 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 24 of 27 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-27 |
Ridge and Partners
Woodstock, United Kingdom Ridge & Partners is a multidisciplinary built‑environment consultancy offering architecture, engineering, planning, project & cost management, surveying, sustainability, and advisory services. Ridge and Partners was founded in 1946 and is based in Woodstock, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-01 |
Turnmill
London, United Kingdom Turnmill is a global organiser of large-scale financial services events, enabling high-value networking and deal-making through curated meetings and market ecosystems. It operates across multiple continents, connecting investors, corporates, and industry stakeholders. Turnmill was founded in 2024 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
Souter Investments is a family office focused on private equity investing throughout the UK. The Firm looks to commit £2 to £30 million to support a variety of transaction situations including buyouts, growth capital financings, corporate divestitures, and balance sheet restructurings. Broad areas of interest include transportation, luxury goods, financial services, healthcare, and business services. Souter Investments was established in 2008 and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 12 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 5 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 10 of 10 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-03 |
Premier Hytemp
Newbridge, United Kingdom Premier Hytemp is engaged in supply and precision machining of advanced metals, including specialist nickel alloys for use in critical components across complex high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive environments. Premier Hytemp was formed in 1985 and is based in Newbridge, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-27 |
Acteon
Norwich, United Kingdom Acteon is a global oilfield services provider focusing on the provision of subsea services and products. Acteon was founded in 1989 and is based in Norwich, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |