M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2020-03-09 |
| Target | Panda Security S.L. |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | WatchGuard |
| Sellers(s) |
Atlantic Bridge
Investindustrial HarbourVest Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Jefferies (Financial) Uría Menéndez Abogados (Legal) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Sector | Information Technology |
WatchGuard provides network security. The company’s Firebox X family of upgradeable appliances delivers the performance, functionality and security strength to meet the needs of small and medium sized organizations. All WatchGuard products include a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction, as well as individualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard was founded in 1996 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 6 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 5 |
| Country: Spain M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-16 |
Strongarm
Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States Percipient Networks LLC is a developer of simple, affordable, automated security solutions for small and midsize organizations. Percipient Networks LLC was established in 2014 and is based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Atlantic Bridge is a growth capital firm focused on mid-market technology businesses across Europe, the US, Middle East, and China. Specific areas of interest include machine learning, robotics, computer visioning, cloud, IoT and big data. Atlantic Bridge generally prefers 'domain-specific companies' as well as businesses that can benefit from transatlantic opportunities. Atlantic Bridge was formed in 2006 and is based in Dublin.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 22 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 14 of 20 |
| Country: Spain M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-25 |
SambaNova Systems
Palo Alto, California, United States SambaNova Systems offers an integrated hardware and software solution with an architecture optimized for dataflow from algorithms to silicon, enabling a broad range of compute-intensive applications to run from the data center to the edge. SambaNova Systems was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-15 |
Ubimax
Bremen, Germany Ubimax GmbH is a provider of fully integrated industrial augmented reality (AR) solutions. The solution platform Ubimax Frontline improves manual work processes across industries along the entire value chain on the basis of the latest wearable computing technologies. Ubimax was founded in 2014 and is based in Bremen, Germany. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| PE ASSETS | 11.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Investindustrial is an investment firm focused on creating global leaders through organic growth and acquisitions. The Firm is operationally driven and seeks opportunities in Southern Europe. Areas of interest include services, consumer, retail, leisure, and industrial manufacturing. Investindustrial has offices in London, Luxembourg, Milan, Lugano, Barcelona, Shanghai, and New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 35 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 12 of 16 |
| Country: Spain M&A | 11 of 13 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-19 |
Natra
Madrid, Spain Natra is a Spanish multinational company specializing in producing chocolate products for the private label brand and other food companies, as well as in cocoa derivatives. The company’s consumer goods division is responsible for the manufacturing of chocolate tablets, countlines, spreads and Belgian chocolates and specialties, which are commercialized mainly in Europe, with Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Spain and United Kingdom as main markets. Natra was founded in 1943 and is based in Madrid, Spain. |
Buy | €142M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-23 |
Knoll
East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States Knoll is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with its clients to create inspired modern interiors, supporting clients wherever they work or live. The company's internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Knoll was founded in 1983 and is based in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 147.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 104 of 150 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 16 of 19 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 43 of 62 |
| Country: Spain M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2020 M&A | 2 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-02 |
NSI Industries
Huntersville, North Carolina, United States NSI Industries is a provider of a wide variety of electrical connectors including insulated connectors and mechanical, digital time controls, time switches, wire management products, and related electrical components for construction, maintenance, and repair applications. NSI Industries was established in 1975 and is based in Huntersville, North Carolina. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-10 |
Flash Networks
Neptune, New Jersey, United States Flash Networks is a provider of optimization solutions that enable telecommunications operators to improve Radio Access Network spectral efficiency, boost network speed, optimize video and web traffic, and generate over-the-top revenues from the mobile internet. Flash Networks was formed in 1996 and is based in Neptune, New Jersey. |
Sell | - |
