M&A Deal Summary

NorthEdge Capital and Vespa Capital Acquire Catalis

On October 14, 2019, private equity firms NorthEdge Capital and Vespa Capital acquired media company Catalis for 90M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is NorthEdge Capital’s 1st and Vespa Capital’s 3rd transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is NorthEdge Capital’s 0th and Vespa Capital’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is NorthEdge Capital’s 32nd and Vespa Capital’s 12th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-10-14
Target Catalis
Sector Media
Buyer(s) NorthEdge Capital
Vespa Capital
Deal Type Going Private
Deal Value 90M GBP
Advisor(s) Zeus Capital
Grant Thornton Transaction Services
Liberty Corporate Finance (Financial)
Squire Patton Boggs (Legal)

Target

Catalis

London, United Kingdom
Catalis is a service provider of high-end services providing round-the creation of digital content for the media and entertainment industry. The company's subsidiaries are known for their experience and expertise in the areas of quality assurance and video game development. Catalis was founded in 1993 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

NorthEdge Capital

Manchester, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 900M GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NorthEdge is a lower mid-market buy-out and development capital investment firm focused on investing in the Northern part of the UK. NorthEdge looks to commit £2 to £50 million in companies generating at least £5 million revenue and £0.5 million in profits. NorthEdge does not have any stated sector preferences and seeks to work alongside ambitious management teams when pursuing transactions. The Firm launched its firms fund in 2011 and has offices in Manchester and Leeds.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 47
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 32 of 46
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-05 Bridge Farm Nurseries

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Bridge Farm Nurseries is a producer of ornamental plants, flowers, and herbs. It works with major UK supermarkets under the brand name Neame Lea, the 2017 UK Grower of the Year. Bridge Farm’s core supermarket customer base, which includes Tesco and Aldi, is growing faster than the overall market as supermarkets increase garden ranges targeting shoppers buying for convenience or on impulse, and accordingly securing a greater share of the market. Bridge Farm Nurseries was formed in 1988 and is based in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-09 DHG

Caerphilly, United Kingdom

DHG is a fully integrated developer and manufacturer of a range of innovative pressure care products designed to prevent medical issues such as pressure sores, which can lead to serious, sometimes life-threatening diseases. DHG was formed in 2009 and is based in Caerphilly, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Vespa Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 330M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Vespa Capital is a private equity firm that targets minority or majority buyout investments in the UK. Vespa looks to partner with management when pursuing transactions and seeks opportunities valued from £10 to £70 million. The Firm prefers profitable, market leading businesses with strong growth prospects. Vespa is a generalist investor with no specific industry preferences.Vespa Capital is formed in 2007 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 23
Sector (Media) 3 of 3
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 12 of 20
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-25 Bluecrest Health Screening

Worthing, United Kingdom

Bluecrest Health Screening is a provider of affordable private health screening services in the UK and Ireland to both individuals and corporate workforces. Health screenings enable the early detection of health issues and monitoring of trends to help individuals take control of their longer-term health. Bluecrest Health Screening was founded in 2012 and is based in Worthing, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-01 SelectScience

Corston, United Kingdom

SelectScience provides digital marketing services to the scientific equipment market. The business provides quality digital marketing solutions to customers which include 21 of the top 25 manufacturers of scientific laboratory equipment. In addition, SelectScience has developed an extensive audience of engaged and loyal members, who are attracted to the company’s appealing digital content.SelectScience was formed in 1998 and is based in Corston, United Kingdom.

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