M&A Deal Summary

Pearl Abyss Acquires CCP Games

On September 6, 2018, Pearl Abyss acquired digital media company CCP Games from Novator Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pearl Abyss’ 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Pearl Abyss’ 1st transaction in Iceland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-09-06
Target CCP Games
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Pearl Abyss
Sellers(s) Novator Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

CCP Games

Reykjavík, Iceland
CCP hf. is a video game developer. CCP Games products include World of Darkness, a vampire themed virtual world set in an urban setting and, EVE Online, a science fiction based MMO roleplaying space game. CCP hf. was founded in 1997 and is based in Reykjavík, Iceland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pearl Abyss

Anyang, South Korea
Category Company
Founded 2010
Sector Digital Media
Employees768
DESCRIPTION

Pearl Abyss is a video game developer, that offers games development, games exporting, and other services. Pearl Abyss was founded in 2010 and is based in Anyang, South Korea.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Iceland) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Novator Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Novator is an alternative investment firm focused on opportunities in the telecom, life science, IT, and renewable energy sectors. Novator will consider investments across the US and Western Europe and has offices in London, Reykjavik, and Luxembourg.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
Country (Iceland) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-17 AppLovin

Palo Alto, California, United States

AppLovin offers a comprehensive platform where app developers of all sizes can connect with their ideal consumers and get discovered. The company is focused on helping both indie and established mobile game developers grow with the expertise and insights they need to finance, market, and expand their businesses all in one place. App developers view AppLovin as a trusted partner, the rare company that understands what it takes to succeed in the mobile app ecosystem and has the ability to help them reach their goals. AppLovin was founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-02 Bloom & Wild

London, United Kingdom

Bloom & Wild is a global flower industry, over a billion flower exchanges take place every year. Bloom & Wild provides beautiful, brilliantly-designed letterbox surprises and make-a-statement bouquets. The flowers are sent as the freshest buds, carefully packed and ready to bloom for arrangements that last. Bloom & Wild was founded in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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