Investment Summary

NVM Private Equity and YFM Equity Partners Invest In DxS

On January 1, 2001, private equity firms NVM Private Equity and YFM Equity Partners invested in healthcare services company DxS

Investment Highlights
  • This is NVM Private Equity’s 1st and YFM Equity Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is NVM Private Equity’s 4th and YFM Equity Partners’ 11th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • DxS was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2009 for 130M USD.

Investment Summary

Date 2001-01-01
Target DxS
Sector Healthcare Services
Investor(s) NVM Private Equity
YFM Equity Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

DxS

Manchester, United Kingdom
DxS Ltd. is a personalized healthcare company providing molecular diagnostics to aid doctors and drug companies in selecting safe and effective therapies for patients based on their molecular profiles (Companion diagnostics). DxS was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in Manchester, UK.

Search 215,130 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try Free

Investor(S) 2

Investor

NVM Private Equity

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 290M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NVM Private Equity is an investor in growth-oriented UK-based companies. NVM does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest £2 to £10 million equity per transaction. NVM will consider a variety of transaction situations, including MBOs, MBIs, development capital financings, turnarounds, recapitalizations and early stage financings. NVM Private Equity was established in 1984 and was formerly known as Northern Venture Managers Ltd. NVM is based in Newcastle with additional offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, and Reading.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 68
Sector: Healthcare Services M&A 1 of 2
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 1 of 28
Country: United Kingdom M&A 4 of 68
Year: 2001 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-01 Interlube Systems

Plymouth Devon, United Kingdom

Interlube Systems Ltd. is recognized for its quality, reliable service and workmanship in designing, manufacturing and installing lubrication delivery systems and components as well as installation services. Based in Plymouth, U.K., Interlube provides lubrication delivery solutions to commercial vehicle, mining, construction, manufacturing and other heavy industrial customers.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-01-01 Longhirst Group

Cramlington, United Kingdom

Longhirst Group Limited provides training and conferencing services through web-based delivery, video-conferencing, and distance learning. It operates through subsidiaries that include Longhirst Hall, Longhirst Estates, Develop Solutions, NGL, and Whitwell Learning Ltd.

Buy -
Investor

YFM Equity Partners

Leeds, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1982
PE ASSETS 300M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

YFM Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on growth oriented investments in UK-based companies. The Firm looks to invest up to £10 million to support a variety of established, growing, and profitable businesses. YFM Equity Partners was formed in 1982 and is based in Leeds, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 91
Sector: Healthcare Services M&A 3 of 5
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 6 of 38
Country: United Kingdom M&A 11 of 90
Year: 2001 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-01 Vibration Technology

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Vibration Technology Ltd. was a developer of wireless exploration solutions for the oil, gas, and mineral industries. Vibration Technology was formed in 1996 and was based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-01-01 Harlands Labels

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Harlands Labels is a manufacturer and supplier of printed self-adhesive labels for businesses. Harlands Labels is based in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom.

Buy -