M&A Deal Summary

Waterland Private Equity Acquires JVH

On May 1, 2006, private equity firm Waterland Private Equity acquired technology hardware company JVH from Capital A

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Waterland Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Waterland Private Equity’s 8th transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-05-01
Target JVH
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Waterland Private Equity
Sellers(s) Capital A
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

JVH

Herzogenbusch, Netherlands
JVH is an operator of gaming machines. It provides single sites (machines stationed at bars and cafes). JVH was founded in 1958 and is based in Herzogenbusch, Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Waterland Private Equity

Bussum, Netherlands

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 14.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Waterland Private Equity Investments BV is a private equity firm focused on mid-sized company investments in Central Europe. Waterland looks for businesses with €10 to €200 million in revenue and generally seeks companies operating in fragmented markets or industries undergoing change as a result of: outsourcing, the aging population, and a growing population with increased purchasing power. The Firm typically partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate the growth of their businesses or complete buyouts and consolidation strategies. Waterland Private Equity Investments was formed in 1999 and is based in Bussum, the Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 121
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 11
Country: Netherlands M&A 8 of 38
Year: 2006 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-01 Optisport Exploitaties B.V.

Gorinchem, Netherlands

Optisport Exploitaties B.V. is a provider in the development and management of municipal sports centers on the basis of an exploitation contract, stipulating that the municipality will only pay a fixed, general contribution for the cost of running the accomodation.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-08-29 Smallsteps

Amersfoort, Netherlands

Smallsteps is a provider of childcare services in the Netherlands. The Group offers day care for 0-4 year olds and pre/after school care for 4-12 year olds. The group provides services to 26,000 children through its 251 locations and 2,750 employees. Smallsteps works together with parents, local communities and national partners to ensure excellent childcare services are provided for its customers. Smallsteps was founded in 1975 and is based in Amersfoort, Netherlands.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Capital A

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capital A Investment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in management buyouts, management buy-ins, expansion/growth financing, shareholder replacement, and turnarounds. Capital A Investment Partners targets mid-sized Dutch companies invest in mature companies with positive and consistent cash generation that belong to the top of their sector. Capital A Investment Partners invest across all sectors. The Firm typically invests in a broad range of industry sectors with an investment of €5 - €50 million per transaction.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 34
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 4 of 14
Country: Netherlands M&A 5 of 26
Year: 2006 M&A 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-28 Sogetrel

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Sogetrel is a provider of communication network services, with turnkey solutions for the deployment, connection and commissioning of customers telecommunication networks. Sogetrel was founded in 1985 and is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

Sell €90M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-06-07 Hebu Holding B.V.

Krimpen a/d IJssel, Netherlands

HEBU, founded in 1940, is the Dutch market leader in hoses, pipes and accessories for hydraulic systems. For its service activities, HEBU maintains a network of outlets each with its own workplaces and warehouses. The company has 17 outlets in the Netherlands and Belgium and 10 mobile service buses for on-site repairs.

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