M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-01-05 |
| Target | Aster-Cephac SA |
| Sector | Life Science |
| Buyer(s) | SGS |
| Sellers(s) |
CAI Capital Partners
EEP Advisers |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Sector | Test/Measurement Equipment |
| Employees | 94,938 |
| Revenue | 6.8B CHF (2024) |
SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services for industries including agriculture, chemicals, consumer goods, energy, and transportation. The Company supports clients in verifying product quality, meeting regulatory standards, and ensuring supply chain integrity. SGS was founded in 1878 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 52 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 1 of 6 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 44 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-10 |
FTS Inspection & Engineering Services Inc
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
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Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.6B CAD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
CAI Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets lower middle-market, profitable companies with $3 million or more of EBITDA. CAI Capital Partners has a special interest in founder-led business services or specialty manufacturing companies. CAI Capital Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 22 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 6 of 14 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-01 |
Plastube
Granby, Quebec, Canada Plastube is an established leader in the manufacture and decoration of plastic mono-layer and PolyFoil® (barrier) tubes, predominantly for large personal care and cosmetics companies. Plastube has a strong niche position in short run, highly decorative tube manufacturing and has a strong loyal customer base that continues to provide the Company with growth opportunities. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-08 |
Douglas Machine & Tool Co.
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Douglas Machine, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a leading manufacturer of industrial and aerospace gas turbine engine components. Widely considered to be the leading provider of drilling services to the turbine industry, Douglas Machine was named GE Power Systems' "Supplier of the Year" in 2002-2004. Its unique EDM process technology enables it to produce the lowest cost and highest quality precision components in the industry. An additional facility in Budapest, Hungary serves European customers. |
Buy | - |
EEP is a Venture Capital investment firm that provides both dedication and passion on top of the financial investment itself. With more than 25 years of investment experience in life sciences, EEP provides deep sectorial knowledge and an established network. EEP was founded in 1999 and is based in London, England.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 2 of 4 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-01 |
PharmaKinetics
Baltimore, Maryland, United States PharmaKinetics is a Contract Research Organization (“CRO”) providing pharmacology and bioanalysis services to the generic pharmaceutical industry. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-29 |
AGC Biologics
Bothell, Washington, Denmark AGC Biologics is a global contract manufacturing and development (CDMO) company for biopharmaceuticals. AGC Biologics is based in Bothell, Washington. |
Buy | - |
