M&A Deal Summary

STAR Capital Partnership and Dunedin Acquire Hawksford

On August 19, 2020, private equity firms STAR Capital Partnership and Dunedin acquired business services company Hawksford from Dunedin

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is STAR Capital Partnership’s 3rd and Dunedin’s 13th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is STAR Capital Partnership’s 1st and Dunedin’s 2nd transaction in Channel Islands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-08-19
Target Hawksford
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) STAR Capital Partnership
Dunedin
Sellers(s) Dunedin
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Hawksford

Jersey, Channel Islands
Hawksford is an international provider of fund, corporate, and private client administration services to investment fund, institutional, entrepreneurial and UHNW clients across the globe. Hawksford is based in Jersey, Channel Islands.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

STAR Capital Partnership

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 2.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

STAR Capital Partners is a private equity firm that seeks investments in capital intensive businesses operating in Western Europe. STAR looks to invest in companies valued between EUR50 million and EUR1 billion. The Firm will consider opportunities in many industries, however, the Firm's primary emphasis is on businesses operating in the oil & gas, transport, utilities, telecommunications and healthcare sectors. STAR Capital was formed in 1999 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 31
Sector (Business Services) 3 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 5
Country (Channel Islands) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-23 Windhoist

Irvine, United Kingdom

Windhoist is a wind turbine installation contractor offering heavy cranage and mechanical/electrical services to the principal wind turbine suppliers in the market including Vestas Celtic, Senvion, Siemens, Nordex, Acciona, Enercon, and Gamesa. The company supplies an integrated package reducing interfaces and wind risks to clients and afforded on a lump sum basis. Windhoist was founded in 2005 and is based in Irvine, Scotland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-14 Rail Operations

Derby, United Kingdom

Rail Operations (UK) is a provider of rolling stock movement and storage services to the UK rail industry through its subsidiaries Rail Operations Group Limited (“ROG”) and Rail Operations (Rolling Stock Management) Limited (“Traxion”). Rail Operations (UK) is based in Derby, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Dunedin

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dunedin is a middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in the UK. Dunedin looks to invest in businesses with proven management, strong market positions/brands, positive cash-flow, significant barriers to entry, and strong opportunities for growth. Dunedin seeks businesses valued from £20 to £100 million. Targeted sectors include construction, building materials, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare, leisure, specialist manufacturing, and support services. Dunedin was formed in 1996 and is based in Edinburgh with an additional office in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 50 of 50
Sector (Business Services) 13 of 13
Type (Secondary Buyout) 12 of 12
Country (Channel Islands) 2 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-23 Kingsbridge Risk Solutions

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Kingsbridge Risk Solutions Ltd. is a provider of insurance services that are tailored to meet the needs of contractors, freelancers and independent professionals, as well as the compliance requirements of partners including recruiters and accountants. Working in conjunction with its strong partner network, Kingsbridge covers the broadest range of industry sectors in its market, including aerospace, banking and finance, rail, automotive, nuclear, oil and gas and information technology.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-08 Formaplex

Havant, United Kingdom

Formaplex is a dynamic manufacturing company that utilizes innovative processes with 'state of the art'​ manufacturing techniques to deliver cost-effective, superior tooling and component solutions for the plastics and composites industry. The company support high-profile customers across a variety of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defense, motorsport, and commercial industry. It provides a fully integrated service capability including manufacturing of tooling and supply of injection-molded plastic components and composite parts to meet our customer’s delivery schedules. Component parts are supplied as individual items, complete assemblies, and where required, finished and painted. Formaplex was formed in 2001 and is based in Havant, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Dunedin

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dunedin is a middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in the UK. Dunedin looks to invest in businesses with proven management, strong market positions/brands, positive cash-flow, significant barriers to entry, and strong opportunities for growth. Dunedin seeks businesses valued from £20 to £100 million. Targeted sectors include construction, building materials, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare, leisure, specialist manufacturing, and support services. Dunedin was formed in 1996 and is based in Edinburgh with an additional office in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 34
Sector (Business Services) 8 of 8
Type (Secondary Buyout) 12 of 14
Country (Channel Islands) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-23 Kingsbridge Risk Solutions

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Kingsbridge Risk Solutions Ltd. is a provider of insurance services that are tailored to meet the needs of contractors, freelancers and independent professionals, as well as the compliance requirements of partners including recruiters and accountants. Working in conjunction with its strong partner network, Kingsbridge covers the broadest range of industry sectors in its market, including aerospace, banking and finance, rail, automotive, nuclear, oil and gas and information technology.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-08 Formaplex

Havant, United Kingdom

Formaplex is a dynamic manufacturing company that utilizes innovative processes with 'state of the art'​ manufacturing techniques to deliver cost-effective, superior tooling and component solutions for the plastics and composites industry. The company support high-profile customers across a variety of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defense, motorsport, and commercial industry. It provides a fully integrated service capability including manufacturing of tooling and supply of injection-molded plastic components and composite parts to meet our customer’s delivery schedules. Component parts are supplied as individual items, complete assemblies, and where required, finished and painted. Formaplex was formed in 2001 and is based in Havant, United Kingdom.

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