M&A Deal Summary

Reuben Brothers Acquires Metro International Trade Services

On December 22, 2014, family office Reuben Brothers acquired metals/mining company Metro International Trade Services from Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Reuben Brothers’ 1st transaction in the Metals/Mining sector.
  • This is Reuben Brothers’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Reuben Brothers’ 1st transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-12-22
Target Metro International Trade Services
Sector Metals/Mining
Buyer(s) Reuben Brothers
Sellers(s) Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Metro International Trade Services

Romulus, Michigan, United States
Metro is one of the largest warehousers of non-ferrous metals for customers of the London Metal Exchange. Metro operates a global network of approved LME warehouses, with operations in Detroit, New Orleans, Long Beach, Italy and the United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Reuben Brothers is an investor in private equity, venture, and real estate opportunities. The Firm has interest in data centers, racecourses, pub companies, aerodromes, technology and media. Our resources heritage is today represented through energy investments, shipping vessels, and an expanding mining portfolio. Reuben Brothers is based in Geneva, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Metals/Mining M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Michigan M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-20 Edgelord

Maimi, Florida, United States

Edgelord is a digital IP-based studio that utilizes proprietary AI-based technology to produce cutting-edge content. Edgelord is based in Maimi, Florida.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking

New York, New York, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 155.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is the investment arm of Goldman Sachs. The primary corporate investment group within the Merchant Banking Division is Goldman Sachs' direct investment arm. GS's direct investment arm consists of GS Capital Partners, GS Mezzanine Partners, and GS Growth Partners. GS Capital Partners is the direct corporate equity investment group which seeks LBO, recapitalization, and growth investments to help fund acquisitions, expansions, recapitalizations, restructurings, buyouts, and take privates. GS Capital Partners looks to invest between $50 and $800 million in opportunities in North/South America, Europe, Asia. GS Mezzanine Partners is the junior capital arm of Goldman Sachs. GS Mezzanine looks to invest between $200 million and and $800 million in transactions valued up to $10 billion. Investment proceeds are used to fund leveraged buyouts, expansion financings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and restructurings. GS Growth looks to invest in growth equity transactions. The unit seeks to commit $20 to $200 million per investment. Other units within GS's merchant banking division include Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Urban Investments. Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 56 of 126
Sector: Metals/Mining M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 13 of 34
State: Michigan M&A 1 of 4
Country: United States M&A 40 of 90
Year: 2014 M&A 10 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-12 Neusoft Medical

Shenyang, China

Neusoft Medical manufactures medical equipment, and provides medical IT solutions and healthcare services. Neusoft Medical was founded in 1998 and is based in Shenyang, China.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-01 Endemol UK

London, United Kingdom

Endemol UK Ltd. is an independent television and digital production company in the world. It comprises a global network of more than 80 companies in 31 countries including the USA, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as Latin America, India, South Africa and Australia.

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