M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2024-06-18 |
| Target | Infocom |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
The Blackstone Group
CPP Investments |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
| Deal Value | 1.7B USD |
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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 | 336 of 365 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 23 of 26 |
| Type: Going Private M&A Deals | 38 of 42 |
| Country: Japan M&A | 5 of 6 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 8 of 21 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 72 of 185 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-11 |
RG Barry Bands
Pickerington, Ohio, United States RG Barry Bands is a provider of accessories brands and fashionable, solution-oriented products that make life better. RG Barry Brands include Dearfoams slippers, baggallini handbags, totes, travel accessories, and Foot Petals premium insoles and comfort products. RG Barry Bands was founded in 1947 and is based in Pickerington, Ohio. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-26 |
Village Hotels
Warrington, United Kingdom Village Hotels is a resort has 25 location, with an additional three properties scheduled to open shortly. The company caters to both locals and travelers alike through its extensive food and beverage offerings and health and fitness club amenities. Village Hotels was founded in 1995 and is based in Warrington, United kingdom. |
Buy | - |
CPP Investments is a Canadian pension fund focused on a variety of investing strategies, including public equities, debt, and alternative investments. The Firm's private equity arm looks to acquire direct stakes in private companies, as well as make fund investments and acquire secondary positions. For direct stakes in companies, CPP looks to invest across North American and Europe and seeks to commit a minimum of $150 million per transaction. CPP has no industry preferences however the Firm will not invest in real assets. CPP Investments was established in 1997 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 109 of 119 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 9 of 10 |
| Type: Going Private M&A Deals | 19 of 20 |
| Country: Japan M&A | 6 of 7 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 4 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 29 of 38 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-28 |
Waystar
Louisville, Kentucky, United States Waystar provides cloud-based technology that simplifies and unifies the healthcare revenue cycle. The Waystar platform removes friction in payment processes, streamlines workflows, and improves financials for providers in every care setting. Waystar is based in Louisville, Kentucky. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-03 |
Keywords Studios
Dublin, Ireland Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. The company provides integrated art creation, localization, testing, audio, and customer care services across 50 languages and 14 game platforms to a blue-chip client base in more than 15 countries. Keywords Studios was founded in 1998 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. |
Buy | £2.1B |
