CVC Acquires F1
KKR and GIP Acquire CyrusOne
On March 25, 2022, KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) completed a take-private levered buyout of CyrusOne for $15 Billion. CyrusOne is a fully integrated self managed real-estate investment trust which operates and develops data-center properties. The team explores the rationale from both the target and buyer through the context of this fast-growing industry. A […]
QPCG Launches Membership Program
The Queen’s Private Capital Group (QPCG) excited to launching its inaugural Private Markets Membership Program, open to all Queen’s Students. The program is designed to help students build their core competencies in the private markets, investing, and finance recruiting over several sessions over the course of five months, from November 2022 to March 2023. Members […]
CD&R Acquires American Greetings
In early February of 2018, Clayton Dubilier & Rice announced that it would be acquiring American Greetings, the largest producer of greeting cards and social expression products in the world. Using its “operating LBO” approach, CD&R believed that American Greetings had several value-add and growth opportunities – despite being in a supposedly declining industry. Our […]
Authentic Brands Acquires Ted Baker
In August of 2022, Authentic Brands Group (ABG) entered into an agreement to acquire Ted Baker for approximately £203m in an all cash deal. The acquisition marks the latest effort by ABG to acquire distressed consumer brands and improve then through integration with its platform. The team discusses how Ted Baker will fill ABG’s market […]
BC Partners Acquires GFL Environmental
On April 22nd, 2018, BC Partners, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and GIC Private Limited agreed to acquire Green For Life Environmental for US$3.9 billion. The deal was BC Partners’ and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s 1st transaction in the environmental sector. Our team covers the unique ownership structure of the deal and current waste management trends. […]
2021 – 2022 Annual Report
QPCG is pleased to release its 2021-2022 annual report. The report highlights the group’s client work, educational events, and internal initiatives. The team has accomplished much past academic year and is confident that the incoming leadership team will take the organization to new heights in the year to come. “We are incredibly proud of the […]
Ares Acquires CoolSys
In early 2019, Ares Management announced that it would be acquiring CoolSys, a market leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC). CoolSys employs an intensive M&A strategy to grow, and Ares was seen as an excellent partner to continue growing with. The team explores the fundementals behind buy-and-build strategies and examines the investment […]
Blackstone Acquires Oatly
Blackstone announced in July of 2020 that it would be acquiring Oatly, a Swedish oat milk producer, known for developing trendy oat-milk based products. The QPCG team explores key trends in the dairy alternatives industry, and summarizes the strategic reasons for a sponsor acquisition.
Bioremediation Technology
With a growing consciousness about the damaging nature of many resource extraction activities, companies and governments are increasingly using bioremediation techniques to clean up polluted sites. Governments in North America are often financially responsible for many legacy sites, which is attracting a new wave of companies eager to win these remediation contracts. The team provides […]
