M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-09-09 |
| Target | Dynamo Software |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) |
The Blackstone Group
Francisco Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Francisco Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Raymond James - Investment Banking (Financial) Kirkland & Ellis (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 131.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 295 of 339 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 15 of 23 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 62 of 81 |
| State (Massachusetts) | 8 of 9 |
| Country (United States) | 182 of 211 |
| Year (2021) | 20 of 27 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-07 |
Chamberlain Group
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States Chamberlain Group designs and engineers residential garage door openers, commercial door operators, and gate entry systems. Company products are connected through innovative MyQ technology which empowers users to control or monitor their entry points through smartphone access. Chamberlain Group is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. |
Buy | $5.0B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-07 |
VFS Global
Dubai, United Arab Emirates VFS Global is an industry pioneer and the global number one provider of visa process outsourcing services for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company also provides passport, consular, and other citizen services to governments. VFS Global was founded in 2001 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 45.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Francisco Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in technology and technology-enabled services. Specific areas of interest include semiconductors, capital equipment, electronics components, systems and manufacturing, IT services and business process outsourcing, communications, security and enterprise applications, and infrastructure software. Prospective investment situations include divisional buyouts, growth equity financings, acquisitions of private companies, sponsored mergers and acquisitions, and take-privates. Francisco Partners looks for opportunities where it can commit a minimum of $100 million per investment. Francisco Partners was formed in 1999 and is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 132 of 157 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 21 of 29 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 22 of 27 |
| State (Massachusetts) | 9 of 9 |
| Country (United States) | 109 of 132 |
| Year (2021) | 13 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-01 |
Follett Software
McHenry, Illinois, United States Follett Software is a provider of educational materials and technology solutions to K-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers, and school districts in the United States, and a major supplier to educational institutions worldwide. Follett Software distributes books, reference materials, digital resources, ebooks, and audiovisual materials, as well as pre-owned textbooks. Follett Software was founded in 1985 and is based in McHenry, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-10 |
RugsUSA
Cranbury, New York, United States RugsUSA helps customers turn their houses into homes, offering a stunning array of rug styles, materials, and sizes to suit every design need and budget. With an expansive selection of rugs and home décor products, attractive price points, seamless online shopping experience, and best-in-class fulfillment and customer care, the company is an experienced e-commerce pioneer and rug industry leader, with over eight million rugs sold to nearly two million homes. RugsUSA was founded in 1998 and is based in Cranbury, New York. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 45.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Francisco Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in technology and technology-enabled services. Specific areas of interest include semiconductors, capital equipment, electronics components, systems and manufacturing, IT services and business process outsourcing, communications, security and enterprise applications, and infrastructure software. Prospective investment situations include divisional buyouts, growth equity financings, acquisitions of private companies, sponsored mergers and acquisitions, and take-privates. Francisco Partners looks for opportunities where it can commit a minimum of $100 million per investment. Francisco Partners was formed in 1999 and is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 74 of 81 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 8 of 8 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 19 of 22 |
| State (Massachusetts) | 4 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 60 of 67 |
| Year (2021) | 8 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-01 |
Follett Software
McHenry, Illinois, United States Follett Software is a provider of educational materials and technology solutions to K-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers, and school districts in the United States, and a major supplier to educational institutions worldwide. Follett Software distributes books, reference materials, digital resources, ebooks, and audiovisual materials, as well as pre-owned textbooks. Follett Software was founded in 1985 and is based in McHenry, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-10 |
RugsUSA
Cranbury, New York, United States RugsUSA helps customers turn their houses into homes, offering a stunning array of rug styles, materials, and sizes to suit every design need and budget. With an expansive selection of rugs and home décor products, attractive price points, seamless online shopping experience, and best-in-class fulfillment and customer care, the company is an experienced e-commerce pioneer and rug industry leader, with over eight million rugs sold to nearly two million homes. RugsUSA was founded in 1998 and is based in Cranbury, New York. |
Buy | - |
