M&A Deal Summary

Synova Acquires Great Value Vacations

On July 1, 2015, private equity firm Synova acquired internet software and services company Great Value Vacations from DH Enterprise & Associates

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Synova’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Synova’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Synova’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-07-01
Target Great Value Vacations
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Synova
Sellers(s) DH Enterprise & Associates
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Great Value Vacations

Rockville Centre, New York, United States
Great Value Vacations is a provider of exclusive luxury travel deals in both the US and the UK, giving the Business a differentiated proposition, offering hoteliers (typically 4*/5* hotels) a new strategic channel to manage inventory in periods of lower demand, without devaluing their brand. Great Value Vacations was established in 2011 and is based in Rockville Centre, New York.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Synova

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 1.7B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Synova is an independent private equity firm that invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. Prospective companies generally possess stable cash flows, strong competitive positions and are led by experienced management teams. Synova looks to invest £15 to £150 million in transactions valued up £250 million. Synova will also consider co-investment situations. The Firm targets companies operating in the consumer products, financial services, leisure, healthcare, education business services, and IT sectors. Funds are generally used to support buyouts and growth capital needs. Synova was formed in 2007 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 37
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: New York M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-29 4ways

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

4ways is a high-growth, teleradiology company. 4ways uses its sophisticated technology platform to deliver a 24hrs a day, tech-enabled service, providing routine, out-of-hours, and specialist clinical reporting on diagnostic images which helps hospitals, CCGs, and other healthcare providers to deliver quality and efficient care to patients. 4ways was founded in 2005 and is based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-11 Fleetway Travel

London, United Kingdom

Fleetway Travel Ltd. is an online provider of exclusive luxury travel deals. Fleetway Travel was established in 1987 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

DH Enterprise & Associates

Rockville Centre, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

DH Enterprise & Associates distributes vacations through its white-label division, Solutions for Travel, offering turn-key solutions in the areas of travel technology, management and operations. DH Enterprise & Associates was established in 1980 and is based in Rockville Centre, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: New York M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1