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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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...

06 Feb 2024

NWN Carousel acquired by American Securities

Financial Information Revenue: Approx. $900 million Enterprise Value: N/A Transaction Details NWN Carousel announced a transition of ownership from New State Capital Partners to affiliates of American Securities. This transition represents the success of significant investment, organic growth, M&A execution, operational excellence and innovation under ownership of New State Capital Partners. NWN Carousel developed a...

29 Jan 2024

AHEAD to Acquire Computer Design & Integration

Financial Information (USD) Enterprise Value: Approximately $705 Million EV/EBITDA: 9.65x Transaction Details One Equity Partners LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to sell IT services firm Computer Design & Integration to Berkshire Partners-backed AHEAD. The agreement values CDI at approximately $705 million including debt. To fund the transaction, AHEAD plans to issue an incremental...