M&A Deal Summary

Variant Equity Acquires Conectiv

On April 1, 2025, private equity firm Variant Equity acquired manufacturer Conectiv from Vantiva

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Variant Equity’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Variant Equity’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Variant Equity’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-01
Target Conectiv
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Variant Equity
Sellers(s) Vantiva
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Conectiv

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Conectiv is a company specializing in vinyl record manufacturing, optical disc manufacturing, and end-to-end supply chain solutions for the media, entertainment, and consumer goods markets. Conectiv is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Variant Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring corporate divestitures, private equity owned companies, and businesses facing succession challenges. Variant is industry agnostic and will consider opportunities throughout North America with at least $75 million in revenue. Variant Equity was formed in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 4
State: Tennessee M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 4 of 4
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-11 Coach USA

Paramus, New Jersey, United States

Coach USA is a provider of passenger transportation and mobility services including intercity bus, public transit, employee transportation, campus shuttle, and airport transportation services. Coach USA was founded in 1995 and is based in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Vantiva

Paris, France

Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Media
Employees4,355
Revenue 1.9B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Vantiva is a provider in digital media technology. Vantiva provides movie film processor, servicing all segments of the motion picture and television industries. Vantiva was founded in 1985 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 6 of 6
State: Tennessee M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-03 Home Networks

Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Home Networks is a provider of devices that supply residential connectivity and video set top box solutions. Home Networks is based in Hickory, North Carolina.

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