M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-08-22 |
| Target | Gerber Technology |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
Vector Capital
Trustar Capital |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
| Deal Value | 283M USD |
| Advisor(s) | RA Capital Advisors Solomon Partners (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 4.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Vector Capital is a private equity firm specializing in spinouts, buyouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses. Vector targets both public and private company investments. Prospective businesses typically have strong customer bases, high gross margins, and at least $30 million in sales. Vector Capital was formed in 1997, after spinning out from Ziff Brothers Investments. The Firm is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 52 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 4 of 10 |
| Type: Going Private M&A Deals | 9 of 16 |
| State: Connecticut M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 15 of 43 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 18 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-16 |
RAE Systems
San Jose, California, United States RAE Systems, Inc. is a provider of rapidly deployable, connected and intelligent gas, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and radiation-detection systems that enable real-time safety- and security-threat detection. |
Buy | $138M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-23 |
Cambium Networks
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States Cambium Networks provides point-to-point (“PTP”) and point-to-multipoint (“PMP”) to a wide range of end markets including wireless internet service providers (WISPs), industrial communications, government, and enterprise campus environments. Cambium’s PTP solutions provide market leading performance in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands. Cambium’s PMP solutions provide fixed wireless broadband access in rural areas. Cambium Networks was founded in 2011 and is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.7B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Trustar Capital is the private equity arm of financial services/asset manager CITIC Group. Trustar Capital separates its private equity investment activity into three groups; China, Japan, and the US. In general, Trustar looks to invest in companies with 'strong franchises', with established brands and high barriers to entry. For US-based opportunities, the firm looks to leverage its connections in China. Broad areas of interest include niche manufacturing, consumer products, and business services. The Firm does not invest in start-ups or distressed businesses. Trustar Capital is based in Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 64 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Going Private M&A Deals | 1 of 4 |
| State: Connecticut M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 5 of 11 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-09 |
Higashiyama Film Co.
Nagoya, Japan Higashiyama Film Co. Ltd. processes and manufactures coated films for industrial purposes including touch panel, FPD, and home appliances parts. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-05 |
Luye Pharma
Singapore, Singapore Luye Pharma is a Chinese specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on drug-delivery systems. The Company engages in the development, manufacturing and sale of patented prescription medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, orthopedics, neurology and gastrointestinal fields. Luye Pharma was founded in 1994 and is based in Singapore. |
Buy | $140M |
