M&A Deal Summary

The Becker Group Acquires ColArt International Holdings

On January 1, 2002, The Becker Group acquired distribution company ColArt International Holdings from Montagu

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Becker Group’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is The Becker Group’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2002-01-01
Target ColArt International Holdings
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) The Becker Group
Sellers(s) Montagu
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

ColArt International Holdings

Harrow, United Kingdom
ColArt International Holdings Ltd. is a supplier of materials to professional and amateur artists and art students, providing colour, brushes and a range of accessories.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Becker Group

North Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Category Company
Sector Marketing
DESCRIPTION

The Becker Group, Ltd. is an experiential marketing company specializing in creating immersive, entertaining attractions and brand-based experiences for clients and venues, including retail centers, movie studios, museums, leading consumer brands and casinos.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2002 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Montagu

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 11.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Montagu is an independent private equity firm focused on European management buyouts and growth capital transactions. The Firm seeks opportunities valued between €100 million and €1 billion. Sectors of interest include healthcare, medical products, financial services, software, IT, information services, and education. Montagu dates back to 1968 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 76
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 31
Country: United Kingdom M&A 16 of 41
Year: 2002 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-07-01 M&M Medical AB

Stockholm, Sweden

M&M Medical AB private healthcare provider of medial diagnostics, treatment and operations. The company operates four local hospitals in Sabbatsberg, Taby, Dalen and Jarva and eight specialised units performing radiology examinations (MRT, ultrasound and conventional x-ray), cataract operations and hearing aid tests.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-02-01 Dignity

West Midlands, United Kingdom

At Dignity we are funeral people – it's all we do. We strive to set the highest standards for the funeral profession in terms of client service and care for the deceased.

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