M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2011-11-29 |
Target | The Glover Park Group |
Sector | Media |
Buyer(s) | WPP |
Sellers(s) |
Svoboda Capital Partners
Apogem Capital |
Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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WPP is a marketing communications services provider that offers a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including advertising & media investment management; data investment management; public relations & public affairs; branding & identity; healthcare communications; direct, digital, promotion & relationship marketing and specialist communications. WPP was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 39 of 95 |
Sector (Media) | 13 of 16 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 34 of 86 |
State (District of Columbia) | 2 of 2 |
Country (United States) | 16 of 32 |
Year (2011) | 4 of 4 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2011-08-04 |
Campaigns and Grey
Makati City, Philippines Campaigns and Grey, Inc. is a provider of advertising services. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2012-06-20 |
AKQA Holdings
San Francisco, California, United States AKQA provides consulting, customer relationship management, digital product design and e-commerce solutions to the world's leading brands. An independent firm, AKQA employs over 350 people worldwide and has offices in London, San Francisco, New York, Washington DC and Singapore. |
Buy | $350M |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1998 |
PE ASSETS | 400M USD |
Size | Middle-Market |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Svoboda Capital Partners is a private equity firm that seeks buyout, recapitalization, and growth capital investments in mid-sized companies with leading market positions, strong customer relationships, and high margins. Svoboda generally looks to invest up to $25 million in businesses generating sales of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Sectors of interest include value-added distribution, business services, and consumer products. Svoboda Capital Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 16 of 34 |
Sector (Media) | 1 of 1 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 14 |
State (District of Columbia) | 1 of 2 |
Country (United States) | 16 of 34 |
Year (2011) | 2 of 2 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2011-10-04 |
GPA Specialty Substrate Solutions
McCook, Illinois, United States GPA is a marketer and value-added distributor of specialty printable substrates in North America. The company sells specialty labels, paper, substrates, and films and provides technical knowledge to the printing and graphic arts industry across the country. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2012-03-13 |
Nth Degree
Duluth, Georgia, United States Nth Degree is a provider of exhibit management and event services. The company provides specialized installation and dismantle services for trade shows and also serves as an experiential marketing and management agency. Nth Degree is based in Duluth, Georgia. |
Sell | - |
Category | Asset Manager |
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Founded | 2001 |
PE ASSETS | 39.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apogem Capital is a diversified alternative investment manager and subsidiary of insurance provider, New York Life. Apogem manages a variety of investment strategies including private equity, private credit, and real assets. Within private equity, the Firm looks to make fund, direct, and secondary investments, as well as acquire GP stakes. Within its direct investing activity, Apogem targets mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million and will consider businesses throughout North America and Europe. Apogem Capital formed as the result of New York Life combining PA Capital, Madison Capital Funding, and Goldpoint Partners into one entity. Apogem Capital is based in New York City.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 5 of 52 |
Sector (Media) | 1 of 1 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 21 |
State (District of Columbia) | 1 of 1 |
Country (United States) | 5 of 52 |
Year (2011) | 1 of 1 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2011-08-29 |
Elgin Fastener Group
Wheeling, Illinois, United States Elgin Fastener Group is a manufacturer of short-run, high-quality specialty fasteners for a diverse range of niche industrial end markets. Elgin Fastener Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Wheeling, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2011-12-30 |
Actagro
Biola, California, United States Actagro LLC is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of environmentally sustainable soil and plant health products and technologies. Actagro’s premier commercial portfolio includes approximately 30 specialty products that have a strong track-record of increasing crop productivity and financial returns for growers. |
Buy | - |