M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2014-03-17 |
Target | Grupo Corporativo ONO S.A. |
Sector | Communications |
Buyer(s) | Vodafone Group |
Sellers(s) |
Stockwell Capital
Quadrangle Group Pamlico Capital CCMP Capital Providence Equity Partners Thomas H. Lee Partners Candover Investments Ontario Teachers Pension Plan ATP Private Equity Partners |
Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
Deal Value | 7.2B EUR |
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Category | Company |
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Founded | 1984 |
Sector | Communications |
Employees | 93,000 |
Revenue | 36.7B EUR (2024) |
Vodafone Group is a multinational telecommunications company. Vodafone operates networks in 21 countries and provides communications and IT services to corporate clients in over 65 countries. Vodafone Group was founded in 1984 and is based in Newbury, the United Kingdom.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 7 of 10 |
Sector (Communications) | 6 of 9 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 6 of 7 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2014) | 1 of 1 |
Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 6 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-06-24 |
Kabel Deutschland
Unterfohring, Germany Kabel Deutschland is the cable television operator in Germany |
Buy | €10.7B |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-05-29 |
Bharti Infotel
New Delhi,, India Bharti Infotel Limited offers fixed line, national and international long distance, group data, and broadband services. |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 2002 |
PE ASSETS | 750M USD |
Size | Middle-Market |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Stockwell Capital is a co-investment firm, focused on making minority investments alongside private equity sponsors. Stockwell is a generalist investor, with no sector preferences and looks to commit $3 to $10 million per investment. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout the US and Europe and prefers late-stage or growth equity situations. Stockwell Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Chicago.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 21 of 41 |
Sector (Communications) | 1 of 3 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 6 of 12 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2014) | 3 of 6 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 17 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-03-10 |
Serena
Redwood City, California, United States Serena is a provider of enterprise application lifecycle management software. Serena is one of the largest independent ALM vendors and the only one that orchestrates DevOps, the processes that bring together application development and operations. Serena was formed in 1980 and is based in Redwood City, California. |
Sell | $450M |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-04-17 |
Sabre
Southlake, Texas, United States Sabre is a technology software provider to the travel and tourism industry. Sabre's software, data, mobile and distribution solutions are used by hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel properties to manage critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew management. Sabre was formed in 2006 and is based in Southlake, Texas. |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 2000 |
PE ASSETS | 3.0B USD |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Quadrangle Group is a specialist private equity firm focused on the information and communications technology services sectors. Quadrangle was formed in 2000 and is based in New York City.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 17 of 20 |
Sector (Communications) | 6 of 7 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 6 of 8 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2014) | 1 of 2 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-03-21 |
Intrado
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Intrado is a cloud-based, global technology partner to clients around the world. The Company's solutions connect people and organizations at the right time and in the right ways, making those mission-critical connections more relevant, engaging, and actionable - turning Information to Insight. Intrado was formed in 1986 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-09-15 |
Get AS
Oslo, Norway Get AS (“Get”) is a provider of cable TV, high-speed broadband internet and telephony services to residential customers in Norway. The company serves approximately 375,000 households, with a footprint spanning each of Norway 's five largest cities. Get's core service offering is Pay TV; all of its customers subscribe to it. It also offers broadband and voice services. Get operates a fully digitized network, and is the only significant local loop provider outside of telecom incumbent Telenor. |
Sell | $2.2B |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1988 |
PE ASSETS | 3.5B USD |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Pamlico Capital is a private equity group focused on mid-sized transactions. Pamlico looks to invest $25 to $125 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include business and technology services, consumer products/services, industrial, energy, financial services, healthcare, media, and communications. Pamlico will consider both minority and majority positions. Prospective transactions include management or leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, mezzanine, and special situations. Pamlico was formerly known as Wachovia Capital Partners. The Firm was originally formed in 1988 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 30 of 61 |
Sector (Communications) | 5 of 8 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 13 of 32 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2014) | 2 of 5 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 14 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-02-24 |
Daxko
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Daxko provides SaaS solutions to organizations including YMCA/YWCAs, JCCs, health clubs, wellness centers and recreation facilities. The Company’s products help more than 1,200 organizations manage their scheduling and daily operations, member management and engagement, accounting, event registration, payment services, and mobile applications. Daxko was founded in 1998 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-04-24 |
Biomet
Warsaw, Indiana, United States Biomet, Inc. is a designs and manufactures orthopedic medical devices and other products used primarily by surgeons and medical specialists, with distribution in over 70 countries and a product portfolio that encompasses orthopedic joint replacement products, dental reconstructive implants, fixation devices, spinal products and other applications. |
Sell | $13.4B |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1984 |
PE ASSETS | 18.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
CCMP Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include consumer, retail, and services (specialty retail, direct marketing, consumer packaged goods); media/telecom (consumer and trade publishing, content and programming, broadcasting, cable, wireless and wire line communications ); industrial (chemicals, manufacturing, distribution, automotive); energy (exploration and production, power generation, renewable energy, services); and healthcare (services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices). The Firm's target investment size is $100 to $500 million. CCMP Capital Advisors was formed in 1984 and was spun off in 2006 from JP Morgan Chase. The Firm is based in New York City.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 64 of 78 |
Sector (Communications) | 5 of 5 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 20 of 22 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 2 |
Year (2014) | 2 of 2 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 30 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-02-24 |
Medpace
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Medpace is a scientifically-driven, global, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Medpace’s mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its high-science and disciplined operating approach that leverages local regulatory and deep therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs approximately 2,700 people across 36 countries. Medpace was founded in 1992 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. |
Sell | $915M |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-05-19 |
Hillman Solutions
Forest Park, Ohio, United States Hillman Solutions is a distributor of fasteners, key blanks, signage and other small hardware components and a leading manufacturer of key making equipment. The company operates in multiple channels of the retail marketplace including national and regional home centers, hardware stores and mass merchants. Hillman Solutions is based in Forest Park, Ohio. |
Buy | $1.5B |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1989 |
PE ASSETS | 36.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity firm that targets investments in media, entertainment, communications, and information companies. Specifically, Providence seeks investments in wireless and wireline telephony, cable television content and distribution, music, film, publishing, radio and television broadcasting, and other media and communications sectors. Providence Equity looks to commit $150 million to $800 million of equity capital in transactions ranging from growth financings and recapitalizations, to buyouts and take-privates. Providence Equity Partners was formed in 1989 and has offices in Providence, Rhode Island; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; London, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, China; and New Delhi, India.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 41 of 100 |
Sector (Communications) | 12 of 18 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 22 of 40 |
Country (Spain) | 2 of 2 |
Year (2014) | 4 of 7 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 35 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-01-10 |
OpenSky
New York, New York, United States OpenSky is a e-commerce platform curated by celebrities and experts. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-06-04 |
STAR CJ
Mumbai, India STAR CJ is an online shopping site, encompasses more than 100 top brands selling spanning a multiple product categories. STAR CJ was founded in 2008 and is based in Mumbai, India. |
Buy | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1974 |
PE ASSETS | 35.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) is a private equity firm that seeks buyout, expansion, consolidation, distressed, and recapitalization investments across various industries. Sectors of interest include business and information services, consumer products/retail, financial services, healthcare, industrial, and media/communications. THL looks to invest $100 to $400 million in companies valued up to $2.5 billion. THL was formed in 1974 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 26 of 54 |
Sector (Communications) | 3 of 3 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 9 of 18 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2014) | 1 of 4 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 21 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-02-03 |
1-800 Contacts
Draper, Utah, United States 1-800 Contacts is a direct-to-consumer independent retailer of contact lenses. The Company also provides contact lens sourcing and fulfillment services to leading brick-and-mortar retailers. 1-800 Contacts was formed in 1995 and is based in Draper, Utah. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-04-18 |
Sterling Financial
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Sterling Financial Corp. a bank holding company for Sterling Savings Bank, a state-chartered and federally insured commercial bank. Sterling offers banking products and services, mortgage lending, construction financing and investment products to individuals, small businesses, commercial organizations and corporations. Sterling operates 178 deposit-taking branches in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California. |
Sell | $2.0B |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1980 |
PE ASSETS | 8.7B EUR |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Candover Investments is a private equity firm that targets investments in European and Asian companies operating in broad range of industries. Candover's primary focus is on businesses located in Western Europe; including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, and Spain. However, the Firm also considers opportunities in Asia and Eastern Europe. The Firm's target investment size is €150 to €500 million in businesses valued between €500 million and €5 billion. Sectors of interest include media, financial services, support services, leisure, healthcare, technology, and industrial. Candover Investments was formed in 1980 and is based in London.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 23 of 26 |
Sector (Communications) | 1 of 1 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 5 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2014) | 2 of 3 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-02-27 |
DX Group
Datchet, United Kingdom DX Group provides parcel, freight, secure courier, and logistics services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company operates through two segments, DX Freight and DX Express. DX Group was founded in 1975 and is based in Datchet, the United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-04-28 |
Innovia
Cumbria, United Kingdom Innovia makes high-tech transparent and coated films for packaging and labels. Its bi-orientated polypropylene (BOPP) films are extruded from oil through a unique 'bubble’ technology. It is also the only scale manufacturer of cellulose film made from wood pulp (Cello) outside Japan. |
Sell | €498M |
Category | Pension |
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Founded | 1990 |
PE ASSETS | 242.5B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Teachers' Private Capital is the direct investment arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Teachers' Private Capital considers both private equity and venture related investments in North America, Europe, and Asia. Teachers' can support direct private equity investments between $100 million and $3 billion. Target sectors include business services, consumer products, retail, diversified industrials, financial services, technology, media, and communications. Teachers' Private Capital also makes private equity fund investments between $50 million and $750 million. Teachers' Private Capital was formed in 1991 and is based in Toronto, with additional offices in London and New York.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 19 of 72 |
Sector (Communications) | 1 of 2 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 9 of 29 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2014) | 2 of 6 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-03-13 |
ISS
SAborg, Denmark ISS is one of the world?s largest facility services companies with more than 290,000 employees in more than 40 countries worldwide. The company holds market leading positions in most of the countries where it operates. ISS was founded in 1901 and is based in Søborg, Denmark. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-03-30 |
24 Hour Fitness
San Ramon, California, United States 24 Hour Fitness is a health club provider, involved in helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. 24 Hour Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone including personal training services, group exercise classes and strength, cardio and functional training equipment. |
Buy | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 2001 |
PE ASSETS | 10.0B EUR |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
ATP Private Equity Partners is a Danish institutional investment firm focused on investing in private equity funds across Europe, North America, and select emerging markets. The Firm is supported by ATP, Denmark's largest pension fund. In addition to investing in private equity funds, ATP also looks to for co-investment situations. ATP Private Equity Partners was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 7 of 33 |
Sector (Communications) | 1 of 3 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 12 |
Country (Spain) | 1 of 2 |
Year (2014) | 1 of 2 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-12-05 |
Kerneos Neuilly
Cedex, France Kerneos company offers calcium aluminates for the building chemistry and refractories industries. Based in Paris, France, Kerneos has 1.200 employees and 10 production sites located in France, the UK, China, the US, Brazil, and South Africa. The company strives to develop high value-‐added products intended for its clients' new solutions and to regularly widen its product range, whilst constantly improving the reliability of its manufacturing processes and products. Kerneos sells its products in more than 100 countries, and has expanded its foothold into emerging markets, which now account for close to one-third of its total revenues. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-03-24 |
Nets
Ballerup, Denmark Nets is a payments processing utility for the Nordics region. Nets connects banks, businesses, public sector organizations, merchants and consumers through an international network facilitating digital payments. Nets was founded in 1968 and is based in Ballerup, Denmark. |
Buy | kr.17.0B |