M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-09-01 |
| Target | CIFA |
| Sector | Machinery |
| Buyer(s) |
Mindful Capital Partners
Hony Capital Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Zoomlion |
| Sellers(s) | Alpha Group |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 511M EUR |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.3B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Mandarin Capital Management SA is a Chinese-European private equity firm that seeks to invest in mid-market Italian and German companies looking to expand into Asia. Mandarin Capital looks to invest €10 to €30 million in companies generating revenues of €40 to €300 million. The Firm will consider both majority and minority equity positions. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts (MBOs, MBIs, and LBOs) and growth /development capital financings. Mandarin Capital Partners was formed in 2007 and has offices in Luxembourg, Milan, Frankfurt, and Shanghai.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 27 |
| Sector (Machinery) | 1 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 3 |
| Country (Italy) | 2 of 23 |
| Year (2008) | 2 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-01 |
Gasket International
Calepio, Italy Gasket International is a manufacturer of steel seat rings, balls and valve components with ultramodern manufacturing plant in Italy and exports in all the 5 continents. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-01 |
Archimica
Lodi, Italy Archimica offers small- to large-scale commercial manufacturing as well as analytical support for the global biopharmaceutical market. The company is specialized in custom synthesis and the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”). Archimica was founded in 1946 and is based in Lodi, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| PE ASSETS | 10.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hony Capital (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a private equity firm focused on investment opportunities across China. The Firm targets buyouts and commercializations of Chinese state-owned enterprises as well as growth capital investments in rapidly-growing private Chinese companies. Hony's primary focus is within the construction materials, pharmaceuticals, construction machinery, retail, and consumer goods sectors, however, the firm will also consider opportunities in media/entertainment, financial services, energy, and resources. Hony is a long-term investor and is sponsored by Legend Holdings, parent of computer maker Lenovo amongst other properties. Hony Capital is located in Beijing, China.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 41 |
| Sector (Machinery) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Italy) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2008) | 5 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 4 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-1 |
Lenovo Mobile Telecom Technological Company
China Lenovo Mobile is a leading mobile handset producer in China and ranks No.4 after Nokia, Motorola and Samsung. The company owns wide spectrum products ranging from 2.5G feature phone, smart phone to 3G handset products. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-12 |
Wumart
Beijing, China Wumart operates a chain of 424 superstores and mini-mart outlets in Beijing, Tianjin, and the Zhejiang Province. Wumart was founded in 1994 and is based in Beijing, China. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 155.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is the investment arm of Goldman Sachs. The primary corporate investment group within the Merchant Banking Division is Goldman Sachs' direct investment arm. GS's direct investment arm consists of GS Capital Partners, GS Mezzanine Partners, and GS Growth Partners. GS Capital Partners is the direct corporate equity investment group which seeks LBO, recapitalization, and growth investments to help fund acquisitions, expansions, recapitalizations, restructurings, buyouts, and take privates. GS Capital Partners looks to invest between $50 and $800 million in opportunities in North/South America, Europe, Asia. GS Mezzanine Partners is the junior capital arm of Goldman Sachs. GS Mezzanine looks to invest between $200 million and and $800 million in transactions valued up to $10 billion. Investment proceeds are used to fund leveraged buyouts, expansion financings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and restructurings. GS Growth looks to invest in growth equity transactions. The unit seeks to commit $20 to $200 million per investment. Other units within GS's merchant banking division include Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Urban Investments. Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 65 of 178 |
| Sector (Machinery) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 12 of 63 |
| Country (Italy) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2008) | 10 of 12 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 39 of 52 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-01 |
The Xella Group
Duisburg, Germany The Xella Group is an international solution providers in the field of building and insulation materials. Xella is the parent company of such well-known brands as Ytong, Silka, Hebel, and Multipor, and is one of the pioneers in digitally supported construction processes with its digital planning service blue.sprint. |
Buy | €1.6B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-25 |
Verra Mobility
Mesa, Arizona, United States Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies in managing tolling transactions and violations for more than 8.5 million vehicles and operating more than 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras. Verra Mobility maintains its leadership position in the marketplace through meaningful scale and has demonstrated consistent revenue growth underscored by its differentiated transaction processing model. Verra Mobility was founded in 2016 and is based in Mesa, Arizona. |
Buy | - |
Zoomlion is a construction and mining equipment manufacture. Its products include concrete equipment, truck-based cranes, tower cranes, road-work machinery and municipal sanitation equipment. Zoomlion was founded in 1992 and is based in Hunan, China.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 2 |
| Sector (Machinery) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Italy) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-02 |
Ladurner
Bolzano, Italy Ladurner is a waste treatment company and offers design, construction, and management of municipal solid waste treatment plants and the production of renewable energy from solid and liquid waste and from agricultural biomass. Ladurner was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolzano, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Alpha Group is a European private equity firm specializing in LBOs and development capital investments. The Firm seeks to invest in companies throughout Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Benelux as well as some eastern European countries. The Firm seeks to commit €50 to €125 million in companies valued between €100 and €500 million. Alpha typically takes majority control and arranges for founders or key managers to co-invest. Sectors of interest include Consumer & Leisure, Fashion & Design, Industrial Manufacturing and Service & Distibution. Alpha Group was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 40 |
| Sector (Machinery) | 1 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 15 of 28 |
| Country (Italy) | 1 of 4 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-01 |
Frial
Bayeux, France Frial engages in premium frozen food, focused on developing unique, creative, and tasty recipes. Frial was established in 1980 and is based in Bayeux, France. |
Buy | €225M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-01 |
Cegelec SAS
Saint-Denis, France Cegelec SAS history is closely linked to the development of the electricity and energy sectors in France and Europe. |
Sell | €1.7B |
