M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2019-03-20 |
| Target | Defaqto |
| Sector | Information Services |
| Buyer(s) | The SimplyBiz Group |
| Sellers(s) | Synova |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 74M GBP |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Employees | 500 |
| Revenue | 63M GBP (2019) |
The SimplyBiz Group is a provider of outsourced regulatory and business support services to the financial services market. The SimplyBiz Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Huddersfield, the United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 2 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 2 of 2 |
| Year (2019) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-01 |
Zest Technology
Surrey, United Kingdom Zest Technology provides software for the employee benefits market, delivered directly to clients and through licensees. The Zest employee benefits platform works hard to engage employees with their benefits, any time, anywhere, any place. Zest Technology is based in Surrey, England. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 |
Zest Technology
Surrey, United Kingdom Zest Technology provides software for the employee benefits market, delivered directly to clients and through licensees. The Zest employee benefits platform works hard to engage employees with their benefits, any time, anywhere, any place. Zest Technology is based in Surrey, England. |
Sell | £10M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Synova is an independent private equity firm that invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. Prospective companies generally possess stable cash flows, strong competitive positions and are led by experienced management teams. Synova looks to invest £15 to £150 million in transactions valued up £250 million. Synova will also consider co-investment situations. The Firm targets companies operating in the consumer products, financial services, leisure, healthcare, education business services, and IT sectors. Funds are generally used to support buyouts and growth capital needs. Synova was formed in 2007 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 15 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 6 of 8 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 9 of 14 |
| Year (2019) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-05 |
Merit Software
Dublin, Ireland Merit Software is a provider of payable and receivable reconciliation and workflow solutions to global investment banks, brokers and clearing houses. Meritsoft was founded in 2000 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-25 |
Mediatonic
London, United Kingdom Mediatonic is a developer and publisher of video games. Mediatonic has launched over 100 games in partnership with some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing game publishers including Scopely and Square Enix. Mediatonic was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
