M&A Deal Summary

The Abraaj Group Acquires Handell S.A.P.I. de C.V.

On September 7, 2011, asset manager The Abraaj Group acquired retailer Handell S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Abraaj Group’s 13th transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is The Abraaj Group’s 4th transaction in Mexico.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-09-07
Target Handell S.A.P.I. de C.V.
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) The Abraaj Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Handell S.A.P.I. de C.V.

San Miguel Chapultepec, C.P., Mexico
Handell specializes in the importing and distribution of some of the world’s leading toy brands in Mexico. The company has exclusivity contracts with top toy firms that have popular brands. Handell reaches more than 2,000 points of sale through several channels, from big retailers to small convenience stores.

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Buyer

The Abraaj Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Category Asset Manager
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 7.4B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Abraaj Capital Limited is a private equity firm that seeks investments in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Abraaj looks for stable, mature businesses and uses a 'buy and build' strategy for growth. Areas of interest include aerospace, healthcare, transportation, financial services, leisure, education, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to its buyout and growth capital investments, Abraaj also invests in real estate and infrastructure. Abraaj Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Dubai.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 117 of 182
Sector (Retail) 13 of 16
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 107 of 144
Country (Mexico) 4 of 5
Year (2011) 16 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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China

Yongjia Biology has two subsidiaries, Weifang Yuntao Organic Fertilizer and Weifang Yongjia Feed. Yuntao Fertilizer is one of the top three producers involved in making high-quality organic fertilizer in Shandong. The main product of Yongjia Feed is bonemeal, which is made from livestock bones and used as an additive to improve livestock growth.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-01 Soil Health Pacific

Apia, Samoa

Soil Health Pacific is a manufacturer of organic liquid fertilizers and a primary producer focusing on vegetable production. The company is focused on smallholding growers but will also target large Pacific agribusinesses. The product is significantly cheaper than traditional fertilizers and assists in improving soil health and crop yield. Soil Health Pacific works closely with farmers to design an appropriate program. Interest in the product has been shown in Fiji, Cook Islands and Tonga.

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