June 18,2019

John Bates

The latest issue of Executive Perspective features John Bates, Partner and Founder of Potomac Equity Partners, an investment management firm based in Washington D.C. Bates shares how his background in M&A influenced the company vision when founding Potomac Equity, and how that led him to source and build value through numerous strategic investments in IT companies over the past 25+ years. He also shares Potomac’s differentiated business model, including its funding sources, view on board control, its light leverage model and the process behind one of Potomac’s most valuable transactions.

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13 Jan 2025

Martinwolf Celebrates 28 Years

View a pdf of this letter here. Dear Valued Clients and Friends, As martinwolf celebrates 28 years of helping clients navigate the complexities of middle market IT M&A, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your trust and partnership. This milestone reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of our entire team —and the...

24 Apr 2024

Celestica (NYSE: CLS) to Acquire NCS Global from Heritage Holding

Financial Information Enterprise Value: $36M (and a possible earnout payment should certain post-closing financial conditions be met) Transaction Details Celestica has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCS Global, a US-based IT infrastructure and asset management business. The transaction is expected to close in May 2023 or earlier, subject to satisfaction of customary closing...

02 Apr 2024

CD&R to Acquire Presidio from BC Partners

Financial Information Not Disclosed Transaction Details Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and BC Partners announced on April 2, 2024, that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which CD&R will acquire a majority ownership of Presidio. Funds affiliated with BC Partners will retain minority ownership interest. The transaction is expected to close in the...