Explore All 32 Special Situations/Distressed Business Services Deals - Search the Database Free
M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | August 19, 2010 |
| Target | Neff Rental |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Wayzata Investment Partners
Apollo Global Management |
| Deal Type | Special Situations/Distressed |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
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| Founded | 2004 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Wayzata Investment Partners is a private equity group focused on acquiring controlling interests in companies through distressed debt investing. The Firm targets companies valued between $100 million and $1 billion. Wayzata was formed in 2004 and is based in Wayzata, Minnesota.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 22 of 26 |
| Sector: Business Services | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Special Situations/Distressed | 20 of 22 |
| State: Florida | 3 of 3 |
| Country: United States | 21 of 24 |
| Year: 2010 | 8 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-19 |
The Ames Companies
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States The Ames Companies, Inc. is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of non-motorized lawn and garden tools, wheelbarrows and hose reels. Ames products are marketed under the Ames, True Temper, Jackson and Garant brand names. |
Sell | $542M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-23 |
Smurfit-Stone Container
Chicago, Illinois, United States Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is one of the industry's integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging producers and one of the world's largest paper recyclers. Smurfit-Stone conducts its business in compliance with the environmental, health, and safety principles of the American Forest & Paper Association. |
Sell | $3.5B |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| PE ASSETS | 72.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apollo Global Management is a global alternative investment firm. The Firm segments its activity between private equity, capital markets, real estate, and publicly traded investment funds. Within private equity, Apollo targets traditional buyouts, distressed situations, as well as minority investments to help companies make acquisitions or fund other needs. Sectors of interest include chemicals, commodities, consumer/retail, distribution, transportation, financial services, business services, manufacturing, industrial, media/cable/leisure, packaging, and satellite/wireless. Apollo's geographic coverage spans Europe, North America, and Asia. Apollo manages publicly traded Apollo Investment Corporation, which provides equity and junior capital to middle-market companies, as well as Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Apollo Global Management was formed in 1990 and is based in New York City.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 26 of 152 |
| Sector: Business Services | 1 of 7 |
| Type: Special Situations/Distressed | 3 of 6 |
| State: Florida | 1 of 3 |
| Country: United States | 22 of 108 |
| Year: 2010 | 5 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-20 |
Gala Coral Group
Essex, United Kingdom Gala Coral Group Ltd. is a fast growing UK retail gaming company, Gala operates successfully in the UK bingo casino, licensed betting offices and multimedia gaming markets. It is by some margin the largest bingo operator in the UK. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-01 |
Brit Insurance
London, United Kingdom Brit Insurance's operations are primarily in London, although the group is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company writes a diverse portfolio of over 70 classes of insurance and reinsurance, which include accident and health, aerospace, marine, professional risks, liability, property and packages, war and terrorism, and small business insurance policies. The scope is wide-ranging from sole traders to the larger multinational corporations; from manufacturers to professional services; and from shops to satellites. |
Buy | £888M |
