Leica Camera is a German manufacturer of high-end cameras and sports optics. Leica's camera range includes high-end DSLR cameras used mainly by professionals (S-System), rangefinder cameras with a full-frame sensor (M-System) and compact cameras. The company's sport optics range include binoculars, spotting scopes and riflescopes.
Consumer Products
Europe
€350 M
Dec 2011
www.leica.com
A leading provider of revenue and payment cycle management and clinical information exchange solutions, connecting payers, providers and patients in the U.S. healthcare system.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
$3,000 M
Nov 2011
Antares Restaurant Group is the exclusive franchisee of Burger King in New Zealand with 75 owned and operated restaurants located throughout the country.
Consumer Products
Australasia
$127 M
Nov 2011
Exeter Finance Corp. is a national auto lender focused on providing financing for used vehicles purchased through franchised auto dealers. The company currently operates in 34 states and has plans to expand to all major U.S. markets.
Financial Services
Americas
$308 M
Aug 2011
www.exeterfinance.com
Jack Wolfskin develops, designs and markets high quality functional outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear. It is the market leader in the European outdoor space with a growing presence in Asia.
Consumer / Retail
Europe
€700 M
Jun 2011
www.jack-wolfskin.com
Tangerine Confectionery is engaged in the production of sugar confectionery and popcorn in the United Kingdom. The company is the largest manufacturer of private label sugar confectionery in the United Kingdom and owns a number of heritage brands, such as Barratts, Henry Goode's, Wham and Butterkist, the number one popcorn brand in the United Kingdom.
Consumer Products
Europe
£124 M
Jun 2011
www.tangerineuk.net
Mivisa manufactures metal packaging cans for food products.
Packaging
Europe
$1,300 M
Apr 2011
www.mivisa.com
Polymer Group, Inc. (PGI) is a global manufacturer of non-woven materials for use in hygiene, medical, wipes and other applications.
Chemicals / Industrial
Americas
$780 M
Jan 2011
www.polymergroupinc.com/en
Press Release
China Animal Healthcare is China’s leading producer of animal healthcare products. Its products range from traditional chemical drugs in powder and injection forms to biochemical drugs such as vaccines for swine fever, blue ear, and Hand-Foot-Mouth Diseases (“HFMD”).
Healthcare / Pharma
Asia
$45 M
Aug 2010
www.chinanimalhealthcare.com
Nuziveedu Seeds develops, produces and distributes hybrid seeds and is India's largest hybrid cotton seed company.
Agri-Inputs
Asia
$54 M
Aug 2010
www.nuziveeduseeds.com
Moser Baer Energy is engaged in the development of power assets using conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. The company is currently developing 4000 MW of coal based thermal power capacity and has a pipeline of 500 MW each in the solar and hydro segments.
Energy & Natural Resources
Asia
$300 M
Aug 2010
www.moserbaerprojects.com
Press Release
Gateway Rail Freight Ltd. (GRFL) is India’a largest private sector rail logistics company. The Company operates two dry ports and owns a fleet of trains and trailers.
Industrial
Asia
$64 M
Aug 2010
www.gatewayrail.co.in
eAccess is the largest mobile broadband service provider in Japan with 2.9 million subscribers. eAccess also provides fixed broadband services to 2.0 million subscribers by primarily selling ADSL connections to ISPs and offering ISP services under the AOL brand.
Media / Telecom
Asia
$181 M
Jul 2010
www.eaccess.net/en
Independent power producer whose core plant is a sub-critical 1,050 MW coal-fired plant based on captive coal in the state of Orissa. The Company also has a pipeline of c.2000 MW of other thermal projects.
Energy & Natural Resources
Asia
$60 M
Jul 2010
www.monnetpower.com
Leading provider of temporary staff in the U.K. healthcare sector.
Healthcare / Pharma
Europe
$154 M
Jun 2010
www.independentclinicalservices.co.uk
Dili is one of the leading operators and consolidators of large-scale wholesale markets for agricultural produce in China. The Company operates markets in Central and Northern China, which serve as regional and national platforms for buyers and sellers.
Consumer Products
Asia
$600 M
Mar 2010
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is the second largest theme park operator in the U.S., with 10 theme parks operating in six metropolitan areas.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$2,300 M
Dec 2009
www.seaworldparksandentertainment.com
Press Release
Summit Materials is engaged in the acquisition and operation of companies in the aggregates and related downstream products sectors (asphalt, cement, paving and construction and selected concrete products).
Energy & Natural Resources
Americas
N/A
Aug 2009
www.summit-materials.com
Press Release
BankUnited is the largest independent bank in Florida, with branches located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Tampa, Sarasota and the surrounding areas.
Financial Services
Americas
$10,000 M
May 2009
https://www.bankunited.com
Press Release
CMS Computers Ltd, is a leading Indian private company in the domestic IT and Business Services segment.
Business Services
Asia
$39.5 M
Feb 2009
www.cms.com
Press Release
Apria Healthcare is a leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and services. Apria offers a full range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
$1,700 M
Oct 2008
www.apria.com
Press Release
Bayview is a finance co. specializing in under-served areas of the real estate markets. Bayview provides a range of products and services, including residential and commercial special servicing and managing investment funds focused on residential and commercial assets.
Financial Services
Americas
$331.5 M
Oct 2008
www.bayviewassetmanagement.com
Press Release
The Weather Channel is a leading multi-platform media company focused on providing branded weather news and information across three screens - television, internet and mobile.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$3,630 M
Sep 2008
www.weather.com
Press Release
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China National Bluestar Group is China’s largest specialty chemicals company operating as a subsidiary of the state owned China National Chemical Corporation (“ChemChina”). Bluestar has 40 manufacturing plants and its marketing network covers over 140 countries.
Chemicals
Asia
$600 M
Sep 2008
www.china-bluestar.com
Press Release
Osum Oil Sands Corp is a privately-held company focused on bitumen extraction. Osum is positioned in the thermal trend of the Cold Lake oil sands region of Canada, where a substantial majority of the country’s current “in situ” bitumen is produced.
Energy & Natural Resources
Americas
$478 M
Aug 2008
www.osumcorp.com
Press Release
AlliedBarton Security Services provides highly trained security personnel to many industries, some of which include commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare, residential communities, chemical/petrochemical, government, and manufacturing.
Business Services
Americas
$756 M
Aug 2008
www.alliedbarton.com
Press Release
PFG delivers food and food-related products to more than 130,000 independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools, hotels, healthcare facilities and other institutions across the United States.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$1,400 M
May 2008
www.pfgc.com
Press Release
PBF Partners was formed to invest in oil refineries and related facilities in North America.
Energy & Natural Resources
Americas
$1,500 M
Mar 2008
www.pbfenergy.com
Press Release
Allcargo is one of the largest private sector logistics companies in India; it also owns Eculine, the second largest LCL (less-than-container load) consolidator globally.
Industrial
Asia
$82 M
Feb 2008
www.allcargoglobal.com
Press Release
Based in India, MTAR produces precision engineered components for nuclear power, aerospace and defense applications.
Industrial
Asia
$65 M
Nov 2007
www.mtar.in
Press Release
Blackstone acquired Hilton in a public-to-private transaction in October 2007. Hilton is a leading global lodging company with nearly 3,500 hotels totaling over 575,000 rooms in 79 countries. Its family of brands includes ten industry-leading brands: Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Conrad, Homewood Suites, Home2, and Hilton Grand Vacations.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$26,900mm
Oct 2007
www.hilton.com
One of India’s largest, fastest growing and most diversified construction services companies with a presence in 10 segments including water, electrical, buildings, power and roads.
Industrial
Asia
$113 M
Oct 2007
www.ncclimited.com
Gokaldas Exports Limited is an India-based manufacturer of a range of garments for men, women, and children.
Consumer / Retail
Asia
$171 M
Aug 2007
www.gokaldasindia.com
Press Release
Stiefel Laboratories' pharmaceutical products treat a variety of dermatological ailments.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
Aug 2007
Press Release
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is one of the largest commercial insurance brokerage firms in the United States. Alliant provides a full spectrum of risk management, consulting, and insurance brokerage services.
Financial Services
Americas
$1,171 M
Aug 2007
www.alliantinsurance.com
Press Release
Biomet manufactures products for hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, elbow replacement, and other small joint replacements.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
$11,500 M
Jul 2007
www.biomet.com
Press Release
Klöckner Pentaplast produces rigid plastic films for pharmaceutical, medical device, food, electronics, and general-purpose thermoform packaging, as well as printing and specialty applications.
Industrial
Europe
$1,807 M
Jul 2007
www.kpfilms.com
Press Release
Based in India, Intelenet provides business process outsourcing services worldwide. The firm offers services via telephone, email, Web, and standard mail. Intelent also provides transaction processing, finance & accounting and IT process consulting services.
Business Services
Asia
$260 M
Jun 2007
www.intelenetglobal.com
Pinnacle Foods manufactures a variety of dry and frozen branded food products in the United States and Canada.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$2,269 M
Apr 2007
www.pinnaclefoodscorp.com
Press Release
RGIS is the world's largest provider of inventory counting and related services for retailers, including the supermarket, general merchandise, apparel, home improvement, and drug store segments.
Business Services
Americas
$1,145 M
Apr 2007
www.rgis.com
Press Release
Catalent Pharma Solutions provides advanced technologies as well as development, manufacturing and packaging services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer health companies.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
$3,320 M
Apr 2007
www.catalent.com
Press Release
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. manufactures semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets.
Industrial
Americas
$16,000 M
Dec 2006
www.freescale.com
Press Release
Tragus is one of the U.K.'s largest independent restaurant companies. Its brands includes Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Strada.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
£432 M
Dec 2006
www.tragusgroup.com
Press Release
United Biscuits is a biscuits and snacks manufacturer with leading market positions in the U.K., the Netherlands, France and Belgium.
Consumer / Retail
Europe
$3,500 M
Dec 2006
www.unitedbiscuits.com
Press Release
DJO manufactures rehabilitation and regeneration products for the non-operative orthopedic and spine markets. The company’s range of products includes rigid knee braces and soft goods, cold therapy, vascular systems, and bone stimulation and regeneration products.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
$2,600 M
Nov 2006
www.djoglobal.com
Press Release
Michaels Stores is the largest arts and crafts retailer in North America.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$5,970 M
Oct 2006
www.michaels.com
Press Release
Gold Toe-Moretz manufactures a broad portfolio of branded, licensed and private-label socks.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$466 M
Oct 2006
Press Release
American Petroleum Tankers LLC was formed to provide financing for the construction of double-hulled petroleum tankers that will be employed in the U.S.
Industrial
Americas
$500 M
Aug 2006
Travelport owns Galileo, one of only four leading global travel distribution systems; Orbitz / Cheaptickets, online travel agents with a market-leading position in the air segment; and Gullivers Travel Associates.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$4,300 M
Aug 2006
www.travelport.com
Press Release
Indian pharmaceutical company engaged in selling in-house developed, branded generic products in India and several semi-regulated markets in Asia, Africa, CIS and Latin America, contract manufacturing and sale of generic formulations for regulated markets (U.S. and Europe).
Healthcare / Pharma
Asia
$372 M
Aug 2006
www.emcure.co.in
Press Release
Center Parcs operates short-break holiday villages in the U.K. At its four villages, Center Parcs has over 3,300 villas and offers a range of indoor and outdoor sports and other leisure facilities.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
£1,099 M
May 2006
www.centerparcs.co.uk
Cumulus operates radio stations in various U.S. cities.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$1,272 M
May 2006
www.cumulus.com
Nielsen is a global information and media company with leading market positions and recognized brands in marketing information, media measurement and information, and business information.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$12,700 M
May 2006
www.nielsen.com
Press Release
HealthMarkets is an underwriter and marketer of insurance products targeted at self-employed individuals.
Financial Services
Americas
$1,871 M
Apr 2006
healthmarkets.com
Press Release
Deutsche Telekom is the German incumbent telephone company. Through its three main divisions, T-Com, T-Mobile and T-Systems, it offers a full range of fixed-line, mobile and Internet access services.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$3,300 M
Apr 2006
www.telekom.com
Orangina bottles, distributes and franchises a number of carbonated and other soft drinks in Europe.
Consumer / Retail
Europe
$2,600 M
Feb 2006
Press Release
Montecito operated network affiliate television stations in four U.S. cities.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$264 M
Jan 2006
Press Release
Ariel is a Bermuda-domiciled provider of property, marine, energy and aviation reinsurance, and selected specialty lines of insurance.
Financial Services
Americas
$1,030 M
Dec 2005
www.arielre.com
TeamHealth is one of the nation's largest providers of hospital-based clinical outsourcing.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
$1,037 M
Nov 2005
www.teamhealth.com
Press Release
TDC is the incumbent Danish telecom operator with market leadership across all communication segments including fixed and mobile telephony, broadband and Pay-TV. TDC also has a significant presence in the pan-Nordic enterprise market.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$15,797 M
Nov 2005
www.tdc.com
Press Release
Sithe Global Power, LLC is an international development company engaged in the development, construction, acquisition and operation of electric generation facilities in attractive markets around the world.
Energy & Natural Resources
Americas
$3,111 M
Oct 2005
www.sitheglobal.com
Press Release
SunGard is a global leader of integrated software and processing solutions, primarily in the financial services industry.
Business Services
Americas
$11,200 M
Aug 2005
www.sungard.com
Press Release
Merlin Entertainments Group is the largest operator of visitor attractions in Europe and the second largest globally. Its operations include LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds, EDF Energy London Eye, SEA LIFE, Dungeons, Gardaland and Alton Towers.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$2,500 M
Aug 2005
www.merlinentertainments.biz
Press Release
Kabel BW operated a cable television network in Germany.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$116 M
Jun 2005
Press Release
Global Tower operates wireless communication towers.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$332 M
Apr 2005
Press Release
Texas Genco operated 11 electric power generating stations and owned a minority interest in a nuclear generating station.
Energy & Natural Resources
Americas
$3,738 M
Dec 2004
Press Release
Gerresheimer is a manufacturer of specialty glass products used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty food/beverage business industries.
Consumer / Retail
Europe
$704 M
Dec 2004
Press Release
People's Choice TV provided wireless cable and internet access services.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$275 M
Nov 2004
New Skies was a global fixed satellite service operator.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$908 M
Nov 2004
Press Release
Cine-UK is a U.K.-based cinema company which operates multiplex screens under the brand name CineWorld.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$599 M
Oct 2004
www.cineworld.co.uk
Press Release
Vanguard operates acute care hospitals and complementary facilities in various U.S. cities.
Healthcare / Pharma
Americas
$1,895 M
Sep 2004
www.vanguardhealth.com
Press Release
Southern Cross and NHP operated care homes in the U.K.
Healthcare / Pharma
Europe
$2,310 M
Sep 2004
Press Release
Foundation Coal (formerly RAG American Coal) is the fourth largest coal producer in the U.S.
Energy & Natural Resources
Americas
$967 M
Jul 2004
Press Release
Primacom operated a cable television network in Germany and the Netherlands.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$25 M
Jun 2004
Freedom Communications publishes community newspapers and metropolitan area newspapers and operates broadcast television stations.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$2,069 M
May 2004
Press Release
Extended Stay America is the largest operator of moderate-price extended-stay hotels in the U.S.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$3,921 M
May 2004
Press Release
Celanese is a leading global manufacturer of commodity and specialty chemicals.
Industrial
Europe
$4,081 M
Apr 2004
Press Release
Kosmos is an oil and gas exploration company that focuses on prospects off the coast of West Africa.
Energy & Natural Resources
Africa
$800 M
Mar 2004
www.kosmosenergy.com
Press Release
SULO was the second largest waste collection service provider in Germany.
Business Services
Europe
$590 M
Jan 2004
Press Release
FGIC is a monoline bond insurer.
Financial Services
Americas
$2,233 M
Dec 2003
www.fgic.com
Press Release
Nalco is a leading provider of water treatment and process chemicals and services to businesses.
Industrial
Americas
$4,235 M
Nov 2003
Press Release
Spirit operated pubs in the U.K.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$6,464 M
Nov 2003
Press Release
Kabelnetz NRW operated a cable television network in Germany.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$16 M
Jun 2003
TRW Automotive is a leading supplier of automotive systems, modules and components. The company focuses on safety-related products and its business lines are braking and steering, occupant safety systems, and engine valves, fasteners, and body control systems.
Industrial
Americas
$4,700 M
Feb 2003
www.trw.com
Press Release
Houghton Mifflin was one of the premier U.S. educational publishing houses active in the pre-kindergarten through grade 12, college, and testing markets.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$1,672 M
Dec 2002
Press Release
Based in Denmark, Nycomed develops, manufactures and in-licenses prescription drugs that are marketed in the Nordic region, CIS and Western Europe.
Healthcare / Pharma
Europe
$1,267 M
Nov 2002
Press Release
At acquisition, Charter Communications was the fourth largest operator of cable television systems in the U.S.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$140 M
Sep 2002
At acquisition, The Columbia House Company was the world's largest direct marketer of music, videos and DVD home entertainment products.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$411 M
Jun 2002
Press Release
Aspen, a Bermuda holding company operating in the United Kingdom, Bermuda, and the United States, provides property reinsurance, casualty reinsurance, and specialty insurance and reinsurance.
Financial Services
Americas
$672 M
Jun 2002
www.aspen.bm
At acquisition, Adelphia Communications was the 5th largest cable multi-system operator in the U.S. with over 5 million subscribers.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$118 M
May 2002
Axis is a Bermuda-based provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance.
Financial Services
Americas
$1,500 M
Nov 2001
Press Release
Salmon was a joint venture with Cingular Wireless created to bid on mobile wireless licenses.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$50 M
Oct 2001
Utilicom operates a cable television network.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$252 M
Nov 2000
Press Release
LIFFE operated both the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange.
Financial Services
Europe
$96 M
Nov 2000
Press Release
Universal Orlando operates the Universal Studios theme parks and related facilities in Orlando, Florida.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$2,065 M
Jul 2000
www.universalorlando.com
iPCS (subsequently acquired by Airgate) was a wireless communications company that operated as an affiliate of Sprint PCS in the midwestern U.S.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$330 M
Jul 2000
Press Release
Nupremis, Inc. managed e-business and consumer applications for distribution by broadband local service providers.
Business Services
Americas
$46 M
Jul 2000
Ish operated a cable television network in Germany.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$5,205 M
Jul 2000
CTI Holdings was a mobile wireless service provider in Argentina.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$2,417 M
Jun 2000
Press Release
Crowley Wireless operated a telecommunications business in Poland that offered high-speed broadband data access to businesses.
Media / Telecom
Europe
$79 M
May 2000
PhoneFree developed and marketed an Internet telephony product.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$121 M
May 2000
Novo Networks (formerly known as eVentures Group) provided telecommunications network services over an Internet protocol-based infrastructure.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$1,200 M
Apr 2000
AlphaDog was a web-based procurement system that offered clients cost savings, administration savings, financial reporting and integration.
Technology
Americas
$50 M
Apr 2000
Axtel is a leading competitive telecom provider in Mexico offering voice and broadband services to business and residential customers.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$600 M
Mar 2000
www.axtel.mx
Press Release
Viatel provided telecommunication services to businesses in Europe and North America.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$3,465 M
Mar 2000
StorageApps Inc. provided enterprise storage delivery and support, and other storage area network solutions.
Business Services
Americas
$230 M
Mar 2000
Press Release
Abilizer Solutions (previously known as Perksatwork.com) offered companies a corporate portal that complemented existing Intranets.
Technology
Americas
$216 M
Mar 2000
Press Release
Knology operated a cable television network in the U.S.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$559 M
Feb 2000
PaeTec Corp. was a competitive local exchange carrier.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$359 M
Feb 2000
Western Integrated Networks operated a cable television network.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$828 M
Feb 2000
Sirius was a satellite-based digital audio radio service provider.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$1,591 M
Jan 2000
Press Release
At acquisition, Universo Online was the leading internet service provider in Brazil.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$800 M
Nov 1999
FiberNet was a competitive local exchange carrier that provided business communications services in selected markets.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$3 M
Apr 1999
Press Release
TWFanch-two operated rural cable television systems.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$258 M
Mar 1999
LiveWire Ventures provided software-based outsourcing services for the media, telecom, utility, advertising, and new media industries.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$567 M
Jan 1999
Press Release
At acquisition, Bresnan Communications was one of the 20 largest cable multiple system operators in the U.S.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$1,204 M
Jan 1999
Centennial Communications is an independent cellular telephone operator in the U.S. and an operator of both wireless and wireline systems in the Caribbean.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$1,903 M
Jan 1999
At acquisition, InterMedia Partners was one of the ten largest cable multiple system operators.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$932 M
Apr 1998
Imperial Home Décor manufactured residential wall coverings.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$418 M
Mar 1998
At acquisition, CommNet Cellular Inc. was a leading provider of rural cellular service in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions of the U.S.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$718 M
Feb 1998
Graham Packaging, a global leader in the design, manufacturing & sale of customized plastic containers for consumer product companies in food, beverage, household, automotive & personal care markets. Customers include Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Heinz, Clorox, Church & Dwight.
Industrial
Americas
$2,308 M
Feb 1998
www.grahampackaging.com
Premcor was an independent refiner of petroleum products.
Energy & Natural Resources
Americas
$1,700 M
Nov 1997
Press Release
American Axle & Manufacturing is a Tier I supplier to automotive original equipment manufacturers of axle and driveline parts.
Business Services
Americas
$928 M
Oct 1997
Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste Industries) is the second largest municipal solid waste management company in the U.S.
Business Services
Americas
$2,028 M
May 1997
Press Release
Republic Technologies produced special bar steel products in the U.S.
Industrial
Americas
$1,253 M
May 1997
Corp Group owned the 6th and 8th largest banks in Venezuela and Chile, respectively.
Financial Services
Americas
$750 M
Apr 1997
Haynes International manufactured high-performance alloys primarily for use in the aerospace and chemical processing industries.
Industrial
Americas
$241 M
Jan 1997
TWFanch-one operated rural cable television systems.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$598 M
Aug 1996
Prime Succession and Rose Hills operated funeral homes and cemeteries in the U.S.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$608 M
Aug 1996
AMF Group was the owner and operator of commercial bowling centers in the U.S. and worldwide and a manufacturer of bowling center equipment.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$1,577 M
Apr 1996
Mega Bloks is the second largest manufacturer of children’s interlocking building block systems worldwide.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$200 M
Feb 1996
Press Release
Centerplate Inc. (formerly Volume Services America) is a leading provider of food and beverage concession, catering and merchandise services for sports facilities, convention centers and other entertainment facilities throughout the U.S.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$122 M
Dec 1995
At acquisition, UCAR was the largest manufacturer of graphite and carbon electrodes in the world.
Industrial
Americas
$1,230 M
Jan 1995
US Radio operated radio stations in the U.S.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$105 M
Sep 1994
At acquisition, Edward J. DeBartolo Corp. was one of the leading owners of regional malls in the U.S. In addition, DeBartolo owned the Ralph’s Grocery Company supermarket chain, the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise, and various other assets.
Consumer / Retail
Americas
$110 M
Dec 1993
LaSalle Re was a Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance company.
Financial Services
Americas
$378 M
Nov 1993
Alco Holdings was a Hong Kong-exchange listed manufacturer of consumer electronics goods.
Consumer / Retail
Asia
$16 M
Sep 1993
Davidson Hotels operated full service hotels primarily located in the southeastern U.S.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$95 M
Jun 1993
Grupo Iusacell provided telecommunication services in Mexico.
Media / Telecom
Americas
$132 M
Jan 1993
Six Flags operates amusement theme parks in the U.S.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$760 M
Dec 1991
At acquisition, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock was the largest dredging contractor in the western hemisphere.
Industrial
Americas
$177 M
Oct 1991
At acquisition, Hospitality Franchise Systems was the world’s largest hotel franchisor with exclusive rights to three brand names: Days Inn, Ramada (in the U.S.), and Howard Johnson.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$454 M
Jul 1990
Aristech Chemical Corporation was a producer and marketer of chemical and polymer products.
Industrial
Americas
$1,000 M
Mar 1990
At acquisition, Chicago and North Western was the nation’s eighth largest railroad, transporting approximately 40 billion ton miles of freight.
Industrial
Americas
$1,600 M
Jul 1989
At acquisition, Edgcomb Corporation was a distributor and processor of metals.
Industrial
Americas
$330 M
Jun 1989
Transtar operated rail and barge systems that served the transportation needs of U.S. Steel's steel facilities.
Industrial
Americas
$640 M
Dec 1988
Press Release
Collins & Aikman Group was an automotive parts supplier, manufacturing floor and acoustic systems, plastic-based interior trim, automotive fabrics, and convertible roof systems.
Industrial
Americas
$2,610 M
Dec 1988
Press Release