| Date | Target |
Transaction Type Value: $mlns |
Acquirer | Seller | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-03 |
Hanaro Telecom Inc.
Communications South Korea Hanaro Telecom provides telecommunications services and offers broadband Internet access, voice, leased line and IDC services in Korea. Hanaro's voice service comprises local, domestic long distance, international long distance and VoIP services. |
Add-on Acquisition
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SK Telecom
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TPG
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| 2007-12-17 |
Siltron
Semiconductors Gumi, South Korea www.siltron.co.kr Siltron is a manufacturer of silicon wafer mainly used for semiconductors. Siltron, a major supplier to both Samsung Electronics and Hynix, is the only silicon wafer manufacturer based in Korea, and is one of the five major global wafer manufacturers. Siltron is also expanding into silicon wafers for solar cell, which is expected to grow rapidly in the future. Siltron was founded in 1983 and is based in Gumi, South Korea. |
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
|
VIG Partners
|
- | ||||
| 2007-09-04 |
Hanmi Capital Co., Ltd.
Financial Services Seoul, South Korea Hanmi Capital is a provider of lease financing primarily for auto and medical equipment in Korea. In auto leasing, its core business segment, the Company provides lease financing to both new cars (imported and domestic) and used cars. |
Add-on Acquisition
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Woori Bank
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MBK Partners HK Ltd.
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| 2007-04-19 |
Future Communications IC, Inc.
Semiconductors Seongnam, South Korea www.siliconmotion.com Future Communications IC Inc. is a leading fabless RF IC designer of low power, low cost semiconductor solutions for mobile TV, car television systems, ETC, DAB and CDMA markets. Advisor: Jefferies |
Add-on Acquisition
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Silicon Motion Technology
|
- | ||||
| 2007-02-26 |
M2sys Co. Ltd.
Technology Hardware South Korea M2sys designs and manufactures custom products based on proprietary and patented technology, including pivots, slides and rotary action assemblies that enable mechanical actuation of leading-edge handheld devices while maintaining electrical integrity and performance.
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Add-on Acquisition
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Laird Thermal Systems
|
- | ||||
| Deal Article Deal Link | ||||||||
| 2007-11-21 |
Hankuk Electric Glass Co. Ltd.
Manufacturing Gumi-si, South Korea www.heg.co.kr Hankuk Electric Glass Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of glass for color television and computer monitor Braun tubes. |
Divestiture |
AGC
|
LG
|
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| 2007-12-10 |
Mercury Corp.
Technology Hardware Seoul, South Korea www.mercury.co.kr Mercury Corp. is a telecommunications equipment manufacturer in South Korea. |
Add-on Acquisition |
Eyesvision Corp.
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The Carlyle Group
CVC Capital Partners
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| Deal Article Deal Link | ||||||||
| 2007-08-01 |
Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting Co. Ltd.
Media Seoul, South Korea www.skylife.co.kr Korean digital satellite paid-TV broadcaster with over 2 million subscribers. |
Stake Purchase |
Affinity Equity Partners
|
- | ||||
| 2007-12-14 |
Kyobo
Insurance Seoul, South Korea www.kyobo.com Kyobo develops and offers various life insurance products and services to individual and corporate customers. Kyobo was founded in 1958 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. |
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
Corsair Capital
Ardian
Affinity Equity Partners
EQT Private Capital Asia
|
- | ||||
| 2007-05-09 |
TOPIA Education, Inc.
Education Seoul, South Korea www.topiaacademy.com TOPIA Education, Inc. is one of the largest after-school private education/tutoring institutes in Korea. Topia offers supplementary diversified curriculum and single-subject classes to elementary and high school students. |
Growth Capital |
The Carlyle Group
|
- | ||||
| Deal Link | ||||||||
| 2007-02-01 |
iRiver
Electronics Seoul, South Korea www.iriver.co.kr iRiver is a Korea-based digital multimedia device manufacturer. Iriver is a market leader in the Korean MP3 player as well as electronic dictionary segments. Iriver has expanded its product portfolio to include portable media players, car navigation systems, e-books and landline/wireless network devices. |
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
VIG Partners
|
- | ||||
| 2007-01-01 |
Higen Motors Co., Ltd.
Machinery Seoul, South Korea www.higenmotor.com Higen Motors Co., Ltd. manufacutres industraial motors. |
Growth Capital |
Stonebridge Capital
|
- | ||||
| 2007-05-25 |
SeAH Besteel
Metals/Mining Seoul, South Korea www.seahbesteel.co.kr SeAH Besteel is a specialty steel and an auto-components manufacturer in South Korea. The company is the dominant player in its category with a major market share of the Korean specialty steels segment. AIF Capital's investment was timed immediately following the company's emergence out of five years of court receivership in December 2003 under a restructuring plan. Under new management, the company has gained significantly in operating efficiencies and has further strengthened its already robust cash flows. SeAH Besteel was founded in 1937 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. |
Sold to Management | - |
AIF Capital
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| Avg |
$476
0.0x EBITDA 2.5x REVENUE |
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