M&A Deal Summary

The Blackstone Group Acquires Everlake Life

On November 1, 2021, private equity firm The Blackstone Group acquired insurance company Everlake Life from Allstate for 4.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 10th transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 37th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 185th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 10th transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-11-01
Target Everlake Life
Sector Insurance
Buyer(s) The Blackstone Group
Sellers(s) Allstate
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 4.0B USD

Target

Everlake Life

Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Everlake Life is a US-based insurance company specializing in life insurance and annuities. With over 1.7 million policies in force and over $25 billion in assets under management, Everlake utilizes experience and financial strength to provide customers with high-quality service and policy solutions to meet their needs. Everlake Life was formed in 2021 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 131.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 299 of 340
Sector (Insurance) 10 of 10
Type (Divestiture) 31 of 33
State (Illinois) 10 of 11
Country (United States) 185 of 211
Year (2021) 24 of 27
Size (of disclosed) 37 of 172
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-21 EagleClaw Midstream

Midland, Texas, United States

EagleClaw Midstream is a midstream company focused on developing infrastructure opportunities in the Permian Basin. EagleClaw provides natural gas producers with a wide array of midstream services including gathering, compression, treating, processing and transportation.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-18 Diamonds Direct

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Diamonds Direct offers loose and mounted diamonds, a multitude of engagement ring mountings by designers, diamond and gemstone fashion jewelry, wedding bands, pearls, and much more. Diamonds Direct was formed in 1995 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sell $490M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Allstate

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1931
Sector Insurance
Employees53,000
Revenue 57.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Allstate's corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.
Entrance to Allstate's corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

Allstate is a US provider of insurance offerings, including property-liability insurance, auto/home, and life insurance. Allstate was formed in 1931 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector (Insurance) 3 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
State (Illinois) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 5 of 5
Year (2021) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-01 SafeAuto Insurance Group

Columbus, Ohio, United States

SafeAuto is a non-standard auto insurance carrier focused on providing state-minimum private-passenger auto insurance with coverage options in 28 states. SafeAuto was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Buy $300M