M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-12-01 |
| Target | Aspective |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Vodafone UK |
| Sellers(s) |
Investcorp
Kennet Partners 3i Private Equity |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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Vodafone UK has 16.2 million customers and is part of the world’s leading international mobile telecommunications Group, offering a wide range of voice and data communications.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| PE ASSETS | 53.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Investcorp is a global investment group focused on a variety of investment disciplines. Practice areas include private equity in North America and Western Europe, hedge funds, US real estate, technology investments, and Middle Eastern private equity. Within North America/Europe private equity, Investcorp targets market leaders with proven track records. It looks to invest $15 to $50 million in companies with revenues of $10 to $250 million. Investcorp's technology group sponsors growth-oriented control investments in the tech sector. Investcorp's Middle East practice focuses on buyout/build opportunities in North Africa and the Gulf Region. Target sectors include services, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy. Investcorp was formed in 1982 and is based in Manama, Bahrain.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 36 of 111 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 2 of 11 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 19 of 49 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 3 of 14 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 9 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-30 |
Helly Hansen
Oslo, Norway Helly Hansen develops professional-grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Within its core categories of sailing, skiing, mountain, urban, rainwear, and workwear, Helly Hansen designs and delivers products used by professionals and outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Helly Hansen was formed in 1877 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-07 |
Greatwide Logistics Services
Dallas, Texas, United States Greatwide Logistics Services is a privately held third-party logistics provider serving the United States and Canada. Greatwide offers an integrated service platform to customers including managed transportation services, dedicated, full-service brokerage, warehouse-based logistics and irregular route truckload. Greatwide is the largest provider of dedicated refrigerated transportation in the United States. The company ranks 11th among Transport Topics’ Top 50 Logistics Providers, is a Food Logistics Top 70 3PL Provider and an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Motor Carrier. |
Buy | $730M |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 700M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Kennet Partners is a private investment firm that invests in fast-growing companies providing information technology products and technology-enabled services. Kennet typically commits $10 to $50 million of equity per transaction in companies with revenues up to $50 million. The Firm generally invests in businesses located in Western Europe and the US. In addition to providing growth capital, Kennet also finances private mergers, shareholder liquidity needs, corporate divestitures or spin-outs, and restructuring situations. Kennet Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 41 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 5 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 8 of 32 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 5 of 14 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-16 |
Cramer Systems Group
London, United Kingdom Cramer Systems is a provider of operations and support systems software (OSS) to the global telecommunications industry. |
Sell | $375M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 |
European Telemedicine Clinic S.L.
Barcelona, Spain European Telemedicine Clinic, S.L. is a provider of reporting services and diagnostic delivery solutions to public service hospitals and local health authorities in Europe. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| PE ASSETS | 21.0B GBP |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
3i Private Equity is the private equity arm of 3i Group, a publicly held, global investment firm focused on private equity and infrastructure investing. 3i Private Equity generally targets buyout and growth capital financings and looks for opportunities across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Firm's targeted transaction range is €100 to €500 million. Industries of interest include business services, healthcare, consumer, media, oil/gas & power, technology, and financial services. 3i Group was originally formed in 1945 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 55 of 196 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 4 of 8 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 14 of 63 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 25 of 63 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 23 of 26 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-01 |
Vetoquinol
Lure, France Vetoquinol is a veterinary pharmaceutical company. Vetoquinol was founded in 1933 and is based in Lure, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-11 |
Jung Pumpen & Co. KG
Steinhagen, Germany Jung Pumpen is the market leader in Germany in the niche segments of submersible wastewater and sewage pumps for the residential and commercial markets. |
Sell | $227M |
