M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-07-06 |
| Target | Sphera |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
The Blackstone Group
Neuberger Berman Insurance-Linked Strategies |
| Sellers(s) | Genstar Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 1.4B USD |
| Advisor(s) | Vedder Price (Legal) |
SEARCH BY
| 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 | 292 of 362 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 19 of 25 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 61 of 90 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 9 of 12 |
| Country: United States M&A | 183 of 230 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 16 of 27 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 83 of 183 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-01 |
CCG
Sarasota, Florida, United States CCG is a global provider of expert, impartial and tech-enabled services that add value and liquidity to collectibles. CCG was founded in 1987 and is based in Sarasota, Florida. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-19 |
Simplilearn
Bengaluru, India Simplilearn is an online learning ‘bootcamp’ based in India offering digital skills training and courses to working professionals all over the world. Simplilearn was founded in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Sector | Insurance |
Neuberger Berman Insurance-Linked Strategies is a provider of risk-adjusted returns using a dynamic and active risk management approach. Neuberger Berman Insurance-Linked Strategies was founded in 2009 and is based in New York City, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 2 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-07 |
ENTRUST Solutions
Warrenville, Illinois, United States ENTRUST Solutions is an outsourced provider of comprehensive design, engineering, and consulting services to utilities in the U.S. ENTRUST Solutions offers customers a full spectrum of services with expertise in gas and electric distribution, pipeline infrastructure, automation systems, and integrity management solutions. ENTRUST Solutions is based in Warrenville, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| PE ASSETS | 50.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Genstar Capital is a private equity firm that seeks investments in life science, healthcare, medical products, industrial technology, software, financial services, packaging, building materials, manufacturing, and business services companies. Genstar looks to invest between $50 and $400 million of equity capital in businesses valued up to $1 billion. Target transaction situations include control-oriented leveraged buyouts of corporate divisions, privately held businesses or public companies, minority investments in privately held businesses or public companies, ownership restructurings/recapitalizations of privately held businesses, growth equity financings, partnerships with other strategic or financial buyers, and take privates. Genstar Capital was formed in 1988 and is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 56 of 61 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 21 of 24 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 50 of 55 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 6 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 13 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 |
2020
Laval, Quebec, Canada 2020 is a provider of computer-aided design, business and manufacturing software tailored for the interior design and furniture industries. The company has developed an unmatched depth of knowledge of interior design and space planning to maintain an unbroken history of the market and thought leadership. Its customers include many of the world’s largest home improvement retailers and manufacturers, as well as tens of thousands of local, independent kitchen and bathroom dealers. 2020 was founded in 1987 and is based in Laval, Quebec. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-07 |
Foreside
Portland, Michigan, United States Foreside is a provider of regulatory compliance and distribution solutions to clients in the investment management industry. The Company delivers outsourced services to investment advisers and broker-dealers, including the financial products they manage or distribute. Foreside was formed in 20005 and is based in Portland, Michigan. |
Buy | - |
