M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-03-15 |
| Target | SSP Group |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
Lloyds TSB Development Capital
Scottish Equity Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Hellman & Friedman |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 207M GBP |
| Advisor(s) | Arma Partners LLP (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd (LDC) is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group Plc and invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 166 of 304 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 9 of 29 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 29 of 56 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 158 of 292 |
| Year (2015) | 4 of 12 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 4 of 69 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-23 |
Aspen Pumps
East Sussex, United Kingdom Aspen Pumps engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of mini pumps that remove condensate water from air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Aspen Pumps also sells a range of ancillary products for air conditioning installers and engineers. Aspen Pumps was founded in 1992 and is based in East Sussex, United Kingdom. |
Sell | £105M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-23 |
Away Resorts
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom Away Resorts is a holiday park owner and operator in the UK. It operates six major resorts in prime UK destinations, including Tattershall Lakes in Lincolnshire and Whitecliff Bay on the Isle of Wight, hosting almost 200,000 holiday-makers each year. Away Resorts was founded in 2007 and is based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
Scottish Equity Partners is a growth capital firm focused on high-growth tech company invests in the UK and Ireland. The Firm looks to invest up to £25 million across a range of sectors, with a particular interest in enterprise software, consumer internet and tech-enabled service businesses. Scottish Equity seeks to build value by playing an active and supportive role in the growth and development of its portfolio companies. Scottish Equity Partners is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 35 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 6 of 8 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 4 of 6 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 13 of 27 |
| Year (2015) | 1 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-27 |
Anesco
Reading, United Kingdom Anesco provides energy efficiency implementation, management, and consultancy services for residential and commercial markets. Anesco has constructed more than 100 solar farms, while its O&M service is monitoring more than 24,000 sites. Anesco was founded in 2010 and is based in Reading, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-18 |
Abcodia
Cambridge, United Kingdom Abcodia is a clinical-stage company engaged in the commercial development of novel, scientifically validated tests for the early detection of cancer. The first product is the ROCA® Test for the early detection of ovarian cancer. Abcodia is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 50.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is a large private equity firm on the West Coast of the US. H&F focuses on control and minority investments in a variety of transaction structures and will consider opportunities across the US and Europe. H&F seeks buyouts and business in need of restructurings that operate in defensible markets with predictable revenue and earnings growth. Target sectors include financial services, healthcare, indusrial, energy, insurance, media, marketing, professional services, software, and information services. H&F's target equity investment size is $300 million to $1 billion. Hellman & Friedman was formed in 1984 and has offices in San Francisco, New York City, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 40 of 59 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 2 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 13 of 15 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 5 of 5 |
| Year (2015) | 2 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 18 of 19 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-09 |
Wood Mackenzie
London, United Kingdom Wood Mackenzie is a provider of commercial intelligence for the energy, metals, and mining industries, The company provides objective analysis and advice on assets, companies, and markets, giving clients the insight they need to make better strategic decisions. Wood Mackenzie was formed in 1973 and is based in London. |
Sell | £1.9B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-14 |
Ellucian
Reston, Virginia, United States Ellucian is a higher education technology solutions provider. Ellucian’s products help colleges and universities manage their core administrative functions including enrollment, budget and financial planning, student information, human resources, strategic planning, and fundraising. Ellucian was founded in 1968 and is based in Reston, Virginia. |
Sell | $3.5B |
