M&A Deal Summary

QAD Acquires DynaSys SA

On June 7, 2012, QAD acquired software company DynaSys SA from MidMark Capital for 6M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is QAD’s 2nd transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is QAD’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is QAD’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-06-07
Target DynaSys SA
Sector Software
Buyer(s) QAD
Sellers(s) MidMark Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 6M EUR

Target

DynaSys SA

Schiltigheim, France
DynaSys SA is a provider of supply chain management solutions. DynaSys provides an integrated suite of demand and supply chain planning solutions. DynaSys customers are primarily in France and other countries in Europe. DynaSys has strong penetration in the luxury goods retail and distribution markets, delivering products that handle the challenges of managing complex global supply chains and fluctuating customer demand. Additionally, DynaSys targets the food and beverage and retail markets, where the ability to plan millions of items simultaneously is critical to successful supply chain optimization. DynaSys also has customers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and chemical markets, often supporting them in highly regulated environments.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

QAD

Santa Barbara, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Software
Revenue 308M USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION

QAD is a provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. The company's applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with customers, suppliers, and partners to make and deliver the right product, at the right cost and at the right time. QAD was founded in 1979 and is based in Santa Barbara, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 8
Sector (Software) 2 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 8
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-20 Precision Software Limited

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Precision Software continues to develop industry-leading software specializing in the area of multi-modal, multi-carrier shipping, trade compliance, and international trade management. The latest service orientated version of the product, TRAXi3 offers a range of deployment options (web browser - message based - windows user interface) to meet the customers' business needs. Precision Software's knowledge and expertise extends to over 900 customer sites in more than 55 countries worldwide. With a solid customer base across multiple verticals (including healthcare, pharmaceutical, chemical, CPG, electronics, manufacturing and food & beverage), Precision Software has established TRAXi3 as a proven domestic and global trade logistics solution.

Buy $15M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-31 CEBOS

Brighton, Michigan, United States

CEBOS, Ltd. is a provider of enterprise-class quality management and regulatory compliance solutions to global companies. CEBOS’ customers are primarily in the U.S., with some penetration of the European and Asia Pacific markets. CEBOS’ customers operate in various industries including manufacturing and financial services. Manufacturing customers are primarily in the life sciences, automotive, and food and beverage verticals.

Buy $5M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

MidMark Capital

Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MidMark Capital is a private equity investment firm focused on acquiring mid-sized manufacturing companies. The Firm generally looks to acquire controlling interests in standalone businesses from private and corporate owners, however the MidMark will also make significant equity investments in rapidly growing businesses. MidMark typically acts as the lead investor when pursuing transactions. MidMark Capital was formed in 1989 and is based in Morristown, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 12
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-18 WHI Solutions

Rye Brook, New York, United States

WHI Solutions is a provider of e-commerce tools for the automotive aftermarket. The company facilitates the sale of millions of brand name auto and truck parts, accessories, performance products, and consumer items.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-18 MRI Flexible Packaging Company

Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States

MRI Flexible Packaging Company MRI offers label design/application solutions to customers nationwide from 2 locations in PA.

Sell -
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