M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2025-08-06 |
| Target | Enverus |
| Sector | Information Services |
| Buyer(s) | The Blackstone Group |
| Sellers(s) | Hellman & Friedman |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Citi Morgan Stanley (Financial) Kirkland & Ellis (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 394.0B 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 | 356 of 362 |
| Sector: Information Services M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 87 of 90 |
| State: Texas M&A | 36 of 37 |
| Country: United States M&A | 225 of 230 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 10 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 |
NetBrain
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States NetBrain is a provider of the first map-driven network automation solution. Hundreds of enterprises rely on NetBrain’s unique map-driven automation software to accelerate troubleshooting and prevent network outages. Netbrain was founded in 2004 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. |
Buy | $750M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 |
Shermco Industries
Irving, Texas, United States Shermco Industries is a provider of electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, and repair services to a wide range of utility, industrial, energy, and other end markets across North America. The Company is an active participant in the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, Electrical Apparatus Service Association, and American Wind Energy Association. Shermco Industries was founded in 1974 and is based in Irving, Texas. |
Buy | $1.6B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 115.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hellman & Friedman is a large private equity firm on the West Coast of the US. H&F focuses on control and minority investments in a variety of transaction structures and will consider opportunities across the US and Europe. H&F seeks buyouts and business in need of restructurings that operate in defensible markets with predictable revenue and earnings growth. Target sectors include financial services, healthcare, indusrial, energy, insurance, media, marketing, professional services, software, and information services. H&F's target equity investment size is $300 million to $1 billion. Hellman & Friedman was formed in 1984 and has offices in San Francisco, New York City, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 62 of 63 |
| Sector: Information Services M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 16 of 17 |
| State: Texas M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 45 of 46 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-05 |
Global Music Rights
Los Angeles, California, United States Global Music Rights is a Performing Rights Organization (“PRO”) serving songwriters. GMR collects fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers when their music is used by licensees. GMR’s licensees include digital streaming providers, streaming and linear TV providers, satellite and terrestrial radio stations, and live music venues, among others. Global Music Rights was founded in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California. |
Buy | $3.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-15 |
SimpliSafe
Boston, Massachusetts, United States SimpliSafe is a provider of residential monitored security solutions. SimpliSafe’s proprietary security systems are sold to consumers on a DIY installation basis, offering customers a full range of features including intrusion and fire detection, video, and smart home integration. SimpliSafe was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Sell | - |
