Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-08-07 |
| Target | U.S. Shipping Corp |
| Sector | Transportation |
| Investor(s) | The Blackstone Group |
| Deal Type | PIPE |
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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 | 99 of 362 |
| Sector: Transportation M&A | 3 of 7 |
| Type: PIPE M&A Deals | 4 of 12 |
| State: New Jersey M&A | 4 of 9 |
| Country: United States M&A | 69 of 230 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 9 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-01 |
Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Pune, India Emcure Pharmaceuticals is a mid-sized pharmaceutical business. The company's activities include research & development, manufacturing of APIs, branded formulations and biotech products, and marketing of these products in India and international markets. Emcure Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1981 and is based in Pune, India. |
Buy | $372M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-15 |
GoldToe-Moretz
Newton, New York, United States Gold Toe-Moretz manufactures a broad portfolio of branded, licensed and private-label socks. Two of the hosiery industry’s leading companies, Gold Toe Investment Corp. and Moretz Inc., will combine in a transaction announced today, creating one of the largest global sock companies. |
Buy | $466M |
