M&A Deal Summary

One Equity Partners Acquires Schoeller Arca Systems Services

On July 1, 2007, private equity firm One Equity Partners acquired packaging company Schoeller Arca Systems Services from Stirling Square Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners for 428M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is One Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is One Equity Partners’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is One Equity Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-07-01
Target Schoeller Arca Systems Services
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) One Equity Partners
Sellers(s) Stirling Square Capital Partners
HarbourVest Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 428M EUR

Target

Schoeller Arca Systems Services

Zwolle, Netherlands
Schoeller Arca Systems is the manufacturer of plastic returnable packaging for material handling. Schoeller Arca Systems Services was founded in 1999 and is based in Zwolle, Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

One Equity Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

One Equity Partners (OEP) is a private equity firm that targets buyout and growth capital investments in North America, Europe, and Asia. OEP prefers to be the lead investor and typically commits $30 to $300 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include industrial products/services, consumer, retail, chemicals, media, communications, and healthcare. One Equity Partners was formed in 2001 and spun out of JP Morgan Chase in 2015. One Equity Partners is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 131
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 21
Country (Netherlands) 2 of 4
Year (2007) 4 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-05-17 ArvinMeritor - Emissions Technologies Business

Troy, Michigan, United States

ArvinMeritor's Emissions Technologies Business engages in the global emission technology industry, serving worldwide light and commercial vehicle manufacturers. The business has operations in 19 countries, 7,500 employees and several long-term joint venture relationships.

Buy $310M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-07-09 Cybertrust

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Cybertrust provides large enterprises and governments around the world with a suite of security products and services to address their vulnerability detection and prevention, identity management, risk management, and compliance needs.

Sell -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Stirling Square Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 3.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Stirling Square Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on control investments in mid-market businesses across Europe. Stirling looks for companies that offer potential for operational improvement and growth through organic expansion and cross border acquisitions. Targets companies are generally valued between €50 and €500 million. Sectors of interest include consumer and industrial products, business services, media and communications, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, and mature technology. Stirling Square Capital Partners was formed in 2002 and is located in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 15
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 7
Country (Netherlands) 2 of 3
Year (2007) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-05-30 Permaswage

Gardena, California, United States

Permaswage (formerly known as GDT) is a aerospace component supplier manufacturing permanent couplings used to connect hydraulic, air, fuel or other tubing in all types of civil and military aircraft. Permaswage also has a fast growing business supplying components for electricity sub-stations. Permaswage is based in Gardena, California.

Sell $343M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-05-01 Jeckerson

Bologna, Italy

Jeckerson SpA is a brand in Italy’s leisurewear segment and the market leader in men’s premium trousers.

Buy €140M
SELLER

HarbourVest Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1978
PE ASSETS 86.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 132
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 34
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 4
Year (2007) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 30 of 39
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-20 Nuveen Investments

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Nuveen Investments LLC provides high-quality investment services designed for institutions and high-net-worth investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them.

Buy $5.8B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-01 Takko Fashion

Telgte, Germany

Takko Fashion is a retailer of fashionable 'value for money' clothing, targeting young families and women aged between 25 and 40. Takko Fashion was formed in 1982 and runs over 900 stores in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

Buy -