M&A Deal Summary

Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates Acquire Byggfakta Group

On August 4, 2017, private equity firms Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates acquired information technology company Byggfakta Group from Segulah Advisor AB

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stirling Square Capital Partners’ 1st and TA Associates’ 26th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Stirling Square Capital Partners’ 1st and TA Associates’ 5th transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-08-04
Target Byggfakta Group
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Stirling Square Capital Partners
TA Associates
Sellers(s) Segulah Advisor AB
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Byggfakta Group

Ljusdal, Sweden
Byggfakta Group is a provider of business intelligence and data analytics services essential in the generation of sales leads within the construction, real estate and healthcare markets across the Nordic region. Byggfakta Group was established in 1936 and is based in Ljusdal, Sweden.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Stirling Square Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 3.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Stirling Square Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on control investments in mid-market businesses across Europe. Stirling looks for companies that offer potential for operational improvement and growth through organic expansion and cross border acquisitions. Targets companies are generally valued between €50 and €500 million. Sectors of interest include consumer and industrial products, business services, media and communications, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, and mature technology. Stirling Square Capital Partners was formed in 2002 and is located in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 35
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 10
Country (Sweden) 1 of 4
Year (2017) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-25 Isoclima

Este, Italy

Isoclima is a provider in the research, development, and production of glass products. Isoclima’s end markets include Civilian and Military Armoured Vehicles, Specialty Vehicles, Marine, Architecture, Aerospace, and Rail. Isoclima was founded in 1977 and is based in Este, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-15 Vernet Group

Ollainville, France

Vernet Group is a provider of design and manufacturing of fluid thermostatic regulation components primarily for the Sanitary, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Automotive and Industrials end-markets. Vernet Group was founded in 1927 and is based in Ollainville, France

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Buyer

TA Associates

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 65.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TA Associates is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market and large companies around the world. TA will consider control or minority investments in profitable companies and looks to commit between $70 and $500 million per transaction. TA proactively reaches out to companies directly in sourcing potential investment opportunities. Prospective businesses are generally valued between $100 million and $3 billion. Areas of interest include technology, software, communications, financial services, healthcare, business services, semiconductors/electronics, and consumer products/services. In addition to investing equity capital, TA also makes subordinated debt investments. TA's geographic preference is North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. TA Associates was formed in 1968 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 269 of 364
Sector (Information Technology) 26 of 36
Type (Secondary Buyout) 35 of 69
Country (Sweden) 5 of 6
Year (2017) 19 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-03 Fisher Funds

Auckland, New Zealand

Fisher Funds is a specialist investment manager, serving clients across the KiwiSaver, retail, pension and wholesale markets in New Zealand. The Company manages investment strategies in New Zealand, Australian and international equities, as well as fixed income and blended portfolios. Fisher Funds is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-16 OMNIA Partners

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

OMNIA Partners is an organization in procurement and supply chain management. Serving both the private and public sectors, OMNIA Partners unites industry-leading buying power and world-class suppliers to offer an extensive portfolio of sourcing solutions and partnerships. Through economies of scale, the company is able to deliver more contracts, in more verticals, with transparent, value-driven pricing. OMNIA Partners was founded in 2001 and is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Segulah Advisor AB

Stockholm, Sweden

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 11.1B SEK
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Segulah Advisor AB is a Swedish private equity firm focused on buyouts of mid-sized companies throughout Scandinavia. Segulah seeks profitable companies with defensible market positions, strong development potential, and experienced management. The Firm targets companies with annual revenues upto SEK 2 billion. Segulah Advisor AB was formed in 1994 and is based in Stockholm.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 29 of 40
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 7
Country (Sweden) 26 of 36
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-02 Øglænd System

Kleppe, Norway

Øglænd System develops, manufactures, and sells multidiscipline support solutions, cable trays, and cable ladders worldwide to the oil & gas, infra­structure, shipbuilding, wind power, water treatment and clean room industries. These solu­tions deliver added value through reduced installation time, maximized volume utilization, weight reductions, enhanced life-time integrity and improved safety performance. Øglænd System was formed in 1977 and is based in Kleppe, Norway.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-01 Teknikmagasinet

Sundbyberg, Sweden

Teknikmagasinet is a retail chain with a wide range of affordable, high-tech gadgets and hobby products. Teknikmagasinet was formed in 1989 and is based in Sundbyberg, Sweden.

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