M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-02-25 |
| Target | Fairstone Group |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Buyer(s) | TA Associates |
| Sellers(s) | Synova |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 65.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 321 of 374 |
| Sector: Financial Services M&A | 45 of 51 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 54 of 74 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 14 of 16 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 7 of 22 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-22 |
Backstage
Brooklyn, New York, United States Backstage is an operator of a professional platform that connects actors, singers, dancers, comedians, voiceover artists, variety performers, and crew members with gigs and works with casting directors and content creators to help them find top industry talent. Backstage was founded in 1960 and is based in Brooklyn, New York. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-02 |
Auction Technology Group
London, United Kingdom Auction Technology Group is an online marketplace that provides online auction platforms in multiple verticals. ATG's platform powers live and timed auctions across multiple verticals including art and antiques, classic cars, industrial & commercial, and consumer retail returns. Auction Technology Group was incorporated in 1971 and is based in London, England. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 11 of 18 |
| Sector: Financial Services M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 5 of 7 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 10 of 17 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-23 |
JM Glendinning
Leeds, United Kingdom JM Glendinning provides businesses and individuals to find the right insurance at competitive premiums. JM Glendinning was founded in 1972 and is based in Leeds, England. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-02 |
Mediatonic
London, United Kingdom Mediatonic is a developer and publisher of video games. Mediatonic has launched over 100 games in partnership with some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing game publishers including Scopely and Square Enix. Mediatonic was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
