M&A Deal Summary

Wendel Group Acquires Crisis Prevention Institute

On October 15, 2019, private equity firm Wendel Group acquired education company Crisis Prevention Institute from FFL Partners for 910M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wendel Group’s 2nd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Wendel Group’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Wendel Group’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wendel Group’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-10-15
Target Crisis Prevention Institute
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Wendel Group
Sellers(s) FFL Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 910M USD
Advisor(s) Raymond James - Investment Banking
Harris Williams & Co. (Financial)
Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Legal)

Target

Crisis Prevention Institute

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Crisis Prevention Institute is a training organization specializing in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. CPI's training reduces the frequency and impact of incidents resulting from aggressive behavior in the workplace, improve professionals' confidence levels, help customers comply with regulatory requirements, and create a safer environment for all involved. Crisis Prevention Institute was founded in 1980 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Buyer

Wendel Group

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1704
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wendel Group is a publicly traded investment group that seeks to invest €200 to €700 in public and private companies. The Firm focuses on opportunities across France, Germany, and the Benelux, but will also consider opportunities in greater Europe, North America, and select regions of Africa. Target companies typically exhibit predictable cash-flows, high barriers to entry, and are leaders in their respective markets. Wendel was originally established in 1704 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 25
Sector (Education) 2 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 11
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (2019) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-20 Allied Universal

Santa Ana, California, United States

Allied Universal is a facility services company and the largest security services provider in North America. The company provides unparalleled security services and solutions to serve, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities. It combines people and technology to deliver tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business, achieve goals, seize opportunities and exceed stakeholder expectations. Allied Universal was founded in 2016 and is based in Santa Ana, California.

Sell $7.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 Tsebo

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tsebo is an African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider that offers clients reduced costs, risks, and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency, and productivity. Tsebo was founded in 1971 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

FFL Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 5.4B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

FFL Partners (formerly known as Friedman Fleischer & Lowe) is a private equity group focused on majority and minority investments in North American middle-market companies. Prospective businesses generally have revenues of $30 to $400 million and are valued between $50 and $300 million. Target situations include ownership restructurings in closely-held and family-owned companies, management buyouts, PIPEs, growth equity fundings, take privates, special situations, and recapitalizations. Sectors of interest include outsourced business services, education and training, marketing and media, consumer products, healthcare, and financial services. FFL Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 32
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 7 of 13
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 17 of 30
Year (2019) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-20 Strategic Investment Management

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Strategic Investment Management is a provider of fiduciary investment outsourcing solutions through a comprehensive approach to managing customized portfolios for institutional and private investors. Strategic Investment Management was founded in 1987 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-11 Orthodontic Partners

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Orthodontic Partners operates a network of high-end orthodontic practices that offer high-quality orthodontic treatments to youth and adults. Through its network, Orthodontic Partners is focused on creating a superior patient experience through the delivery of convenient, comfortable, high-quality orthodontic care. Orthodontic Partners is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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