M&A Deal Summary

Oclc Pica UK Group Acquires Fretwell-Downing Informatics

On December 1, 2005, Oclc Pica UK Group acquired media company Fretwell-Downing Informatics from Livingbridge

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Oclc Pica UK Group’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Oclc Pica UK Group’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2005-12-01
Target Fretwell-Downing Informatics
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Oclc Pica UK Group
Sellers(s) Livingbridge
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Fretwell-Downing Informatics

Sheffield, United Kingdom
International supplier of library management and information management solutions with leading edge technology.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Oclc Pica UK Group

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Livingbridge

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 3.8B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Livingbridge is a UK-based investment group focused on investing in and growing mid-sized companies. The Firm targets businesses seeking £15 to £300 million of capital. Prospective companies should have 'ambitious mangement', scalable business models, and potential for market leadership. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products/services, healthcare, and education. Livingbridge was formed in 1995 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 102
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 44
Country: United Kingdom M&A 10 of 92
Year: 2005 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-12-01 Reed & Mackay

London, United Kingdom

Reed & Mackay delivers corporate travel and event solutions for professionals with exacting needs. Established as a family business nearly 60 years ago, Reed & Mackay is globally recognized as business travel and event solution experts. Reed & Mackay combines inspired service with state-of-the-art technology to create a level of travel management like no other and deliver value that one might not believe possible. Reed & Mackay was formed in 1962 and is based in London.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-01 Enigma Travel Group

London, United Kingdom

The UK's leading independent ski tour operator focussed on the chalet market, catering to families and adult groups through the Esprit and Total brands.

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