M&A Deal Summary

The Silverfern Group and Next Capital Acquire Eptec

On August 19, 2020, asset manager The Silverfern Group and private equity firm Next Capital acquired construction company Eptec

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Silverfern Group’s 1st and Next Capital’s 1st transaction in the Construction sector.
  • This is The Silverfern Group’s 2nd and Next Capital’s 14th transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-08-19
Target Eptec
Sector Construction
Buyer(s) The Silverfern Group
Next Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Eptec

Macquarie Park, Australia
Eptec is an engineering contractor focused on asset preservation and maintenance services to the marine sector (defense and commercial) and other critical transport and infrastructure assets. Eptec was founded in 1997 and is based in Macquarie Park, New South Wales.

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DESCRIPTION

The Silverfern Group is an asset management firm focused on investing in private equity, real estate, and private debt transactions on behalf of institutional investors and single family offices. The Firm will consider opportunities across North/South America, Europe, and Asia. Within its private equity practice, Silverfern makes direct, co-control middle-market private equity investments requiring $20 to $50 million of equity per transaction. Sectors of interest include energy, financial services, food, hospitality, IT, power equipment rental, renewable energy, telecom, transportation, and waste management. The Silverfern Group was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 22
Sector: Construction M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 7 of 9
Country: Australia M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2020 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-11 Gordian Medical

Irvine, California, United States

Gordian Medical is a provider of advanced wound care, ostomy, urology, and tracheostomy supplies and services. AMT provides both critical care supplies and clinical support services to skilled nursing facilities and other post-acute care settings across the United States. The Company assists healthcare providers in managing the treatment of more than 250,000 wounds annually. Gordian Medical was founded in 1994 and is based in Irvine, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-21 Gordian Medical

Irvine, California, United States

Gordian Medical is a provider of advanced wound care, ostomy, urology, and tracheostomy supplies and services. AMT provides both critical care supplies and clinical support services to skilled nursing facilities and other post-acute care settings across the United States. The Company assists healthcare providers in managing the treatment of more than 250,000 wounds annually. Gordian Medical was founded in 1994 and is based in Irvine, California.

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Buyer

Next Capital

Sydney, Australia

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 806M AUD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Next Capital is an independent private equity firm focused on growth capital and small to mid-market buyout opportunities in businesses with low technology risk and limited exposure to commodity fluctuations. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, business services, consumer products, steel, and food/beverages. Next targets businesses valued between AU$50 and AU$250 million. Next Capital is based in Sydney, Australia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 18
Sector: Construction M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 12 of 13
Country: Australia M&A 14 of 16
Year: 2020 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 TMX Transform

Melbourne, Australia

TMX Transform is an end-to-end supply chain consultant, partnering with clients worldwide to optimize supply chains, and transform businesses. TMX Transform was founded in 2010 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-23 Funlab

Abbotsford, Australia

Funlab is a out-of-home entertainment company focused on differentiated consumer centric experiences. It has a portfolio of indoor entertainment concepts anchored by premium alcohol and food offerings and supported by bespoke partnership with leading brands. Funlab was founded in 2001 and is based in Abbotsford, Victoria.

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