M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-03-09 |
| Target | Payzone UK |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) |
The Carlyle Group
Cardinal Capital Group |
| Sellers(s) | Duke Street Private Equity |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 435.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 519 of 750 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 19 of 25 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 68 of 130 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 32 of 53 |
| Year: 2015 M&A | 9 of 41 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-04 |
DBRS
Toronto, Ontario, Canada DBRS Ltd. is an independent, privately held, globally recognized credit rating agency with offices in Toronto, New York, Stamford, Chicago, London, Frankfurt, and Madrid. DBRS’s four decades of experience and strong track record are the foundation to seek out new opportunities and to make targeted investments aligned with its core ratings operations. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-10 |
Barbon Insurance Group
Croydon, United Kingdom Barbon Insurance Group provides property insurance products and services to landlords, developers, tenants, letting agents, and brokers in the United Kingdom and internationally. Barbon Insurance Group was founded in 1995 and is base din Croydon, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| PE ASSETS | 292M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Cardinal Capital Group is an investment group principally focused on providing alternative financing solutions to small and mid-sized companies throughout Ireland. Cardinal Capital looks to invest €5 to €50 million per transaction and will consider direct investments as well as mezzanine financing commitments. Cardinal Capital Group was formed in 2003 and is based in Dublin.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 13 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 1 of 3 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2015 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 |
Lily O Brien s
Kildare, Ireland Lily O’Brien’s is a manufacturer of premium chocolates and desserts sold in 16 countries. Lily O’Brien’s primary focus is premium branded chocolate and it offers a diverse range of chocolate products including gifting, every day, self-treat, and seasonal products. Lily O'Brien's was founded in 1992 and is based in Kildare, Ireland. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-31 |
Carroll Cuisine
Offaly, Ireland Carroll Cuisine produces and distributes branded and private label pre-packed sliced cooked meats, deli hams, chilled ready meals, and other chilled food products, supplying large grocery retailers and convenience stores across Ireland. Carroll Cuisine was founded in 1979 and is based in Offaly, Ireland. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Duke Street Private Equity is a European private equity firm that targets investments in mid-market UK and French businesses valued between €50 and €350 million. Duke Street looks to build companies through organic growth and acquisitions. Sectors of interest include business services and outsourcing, retail and consumer, food, industrial, healthcare, leisure, and financial services. Duke Street Private Equity was founded in 1988 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 33 of 44 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 10 of 14 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 20 of 27 |
| Year: 2015 M&A | 1 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-06 |
Voyage Care
Lichfield, United Kingdom Voyage Care provides specialist care and support to people with learning and physical difficulties, brain injuries, autism, and other complex needs across the UK. Voyage Care was founded in 1988 and is based in Lichfield, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £375M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-16 |
Laurel Funerals
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Laurel Funerals Ltd. is engaged in conducting funeral services. Laurel Funerals was formed in 1995 and is based in Wolverhampton. |
Sell | £75M |
