M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2017-03-17 |
| Target | Football Pools |
| Sector | Leisure |
| Buyer(s) | OpCapita |
| Sellers(s) | Sportech |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 83M GBP |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| PE ASSETS | 700M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
OpCapita LLP invests in a variety of European retail, consumer and leisure businesses. The Firm looks to invest between €100 and €500 million in businesses that are 'strategically sound but operationally or financially challenged'. Sub-sectors of interest within retail/consumer include apparel, general retailers, food/beverage, household/lifestyle goods, and luxury/consumer goods. The Firm will consider a variety of transactions, including carve outs of non-core divisions, balance sheet restructurings, take privates, and sales of family owned businesses. OpCapita is the successor to Merchant Equity Partners. The Firm is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 10 |
| Sector (Leisure) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 4 of 5 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 4 of 4 |
| Year (2017) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-29 |
BUT
Emerainville, France BUT is a home equipment retailers in France, operating through a network of more than 300 stores. The Company offers a comprehensive selection of furniture, appliances, and decorative products, all complemented by attractive financing and extended warranty services. BUT was founded in 1972 and is based in Emerainville, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-03 |
Merkal
Barcelona, Spain Merkal operates e-commerce and retail stores of footwear and accessories focused on the low-mid segment. The Company operates 215 stores in city centers, shopping centers, retail parks, and suburban areas across Spain. It offers a comprehensive range of good quality own-label and branded products at affordable prices. The assortment is targeted at families, with a special focus on women and children. Formed in 1987, Merkal has head offices in San Sebastian and Barcelona, and logistics facilities in Zaragoza. |
Buy | - |
Sportech is a sports entertainment company and one of the pool betting organizations, focusing on highly regulated markets worldwide. Sportech was founded in 1979 and is based in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 3 |
| Sector (Leisure) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 2 of 2 |
| Year (2017) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-27 |
Data Tote
Bristol, United Kingdom Data Tote Ltd. is an operator and technology and services provider focused on the European greyhound and horseracing betting market. Company brings a complementary product suite supplying its tote systems and services to 23 of the UK's 25 greyhound tracks and all 18 tracks in Ireland. Beyond its main market in the UK and Ireland, Data Tote's tote betting systems operate in greyhound, trotting and horse racing tracks in Sweden, Germany and Malta. Data Tote also provides the betting systems and technology at the racecourse for the unique ChesterBet, BangorBet and RiponBet betting services and has recently entered a relationship with Coral, supplying a range of sports pools software and services. |
Buy | £3M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-03 |
Bump 50:50
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Formed in 2009, Bump 50:50 helps NHL, MLB, NFL, and NBA sports foundations in raising money through their 50/50 raffle programs. The company's goal is to raise more money for non-profit charities during live sports and entertainment events. |
Sell | $13M |
