M&A Deal Summary

Sebata Holdings Acquires USC Metering

On February 7, 2014, Sebata Holdings acquired electrical equipment company USC Metering from Acorn Private Equity for 40M ZAR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sebata Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Sebata Holdings’ 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Sebata Holdings’ 2nd transaction in South Africa.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-02-07
Target USC Metering
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Sebata Holdings
Sellers(s) Acorn Private Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 40M ZAR

Target

USC Metering

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
USC Metering (Pty) Ltd. is a provider of payment water meters and electronic water control devices.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sebata Holdings

Sandton, South Africa
Category Company
Sector Diversified
Revenue 29M ZAR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Sebata Holdings is a holding company with controlling interests in a number of operating subsidiaries. The company focused on the provision of information technology, financial services, occupational health and safety, strategy, and labour supply services. Sebata Holdings is based in Sandton, South Africa.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
Country (South Africa) 2 of 2
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-01 NOSA Group

Midrand, South Africa

NOSA Group is a provider of occupational health, safety and environmental risk management services and solutions. NOSA Group was established in 1951 and is based in Midrand, South Africa.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-13 NOSA Group

Midrand, South Africa

NOSA Group is a provider of occupational health, safety and environmental risk management services and solutions. NOSA Group was established in 1951 and is based in Midrand, South Africa.

Sell R750M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Acorn Private Equity

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Acorn Private Equity is a private investment group focused on acquiring and investing in Sub-Saharan African companies. Acorn targets profitable, sustainable businesses valued less then R$500 million. The Firm does not have any sector preferences. Acorn Private Equity was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Somerset West, South Africa.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (South Africa) 1 of 2
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-02-07 Overberg Agri

Caledon, South Africa

Overberg Agri is a diversified regional agri business provider in South Africa. Overberg Agri is based in Caledon, South Africa.

Buy R200M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-01 Overberg Agri

Caledon, South Africa

Overberg Agri is a diversified regional agri business provider in South Africa. Overberg Agri is based in Caledon, South Africa.

Sell -
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