M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-02-09 |
| Target | EasyPark |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Verdane
Vitruvian Partners |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.2B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Verdane is a Norwegian private investment focused on acquiring portfolios of investments. In addition to secondary investing, Verdane also invests in co-investment pools as well as makes direct investments in individual growth companies. Sectors of interest include consumer products/services, software, energy, technology, and communications. Verdane provides support to portfolio owners to reduce exposure to private equity risk, achieve liquidity and free owners from the burden of managing direct investments. The majority of Verdane's investments are growth stage, however, the Firm can invest at any stage of development. Verdane was formerly known as Four Seasons Venture AS and was established in 1985. Verdane is based in Oslo, with additional offices in Helsinki and Stockholm.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 24 of 84 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 6 of 16 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 2 of 21 |
| Country (Sweden) | 14 of 37 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-08 |
Dolphin Software AS
Oslo, Norway Dolphin Software AS is a software product and service providers in the contact center and workforce planning industry. Dolphin delivers complete solutions and consulting services to both the private and public sectors, in order from small to large contact centers. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-04 |
Osterby Marine
Österbybruk, Sweden Osterby Marine is a metal casting company focused on stainless and super alloyed steel products. Osterby Marine was formed in 1952 and is based in Österbybruk, Sweden. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.5B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Vitruvian Partners is an independent private equity firm that specializes in middle-market buyouts, growth buyouts and growth capital investments in the UK and elsewhere in Northern Europe. Vitruvian looks for companies that are 'operating in dynamic situations, where there is an opportunity to build strategic value'. The Group's target investment size is £25 to £150 million in transactions valued up to £500 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer services, financial services, life science, healthcare services, media, technology, communications, and internet software. Vitruvian Partners was formed in 2006 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 67 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 2 of 18 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 4 of 12 |
| Country (Sweden) | 2 of 10 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-11 |
Instinctif Partners
London, United Kingdom Instinctif Partners is an international business communications consultancy providing financial and corporate communications, public policy, audience engagement, etc. Instinctif Partners was founded in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-01 |
JUST EAT
London, United Kingdom JUST EAT plc is a provider of online takeaway ordering service. JUST EAT was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
