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| Date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Time | 07:00:07 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 5066B |
Apax Global Alpha Limited
Apax X invests in Alcumus and Ole Smoky
The Apax X Fund ("Apax X"), in which AGA is a limited partner, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alcumus, a global leader in technology-led risk management and compliance solutions. Apax X has also signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Ole Smoky Distillery ("Ole Smoky"), one of the fastest growing spirits companies in the US. Both transactions are expected to close in Q1 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
On a look through basis, AGA is expected to invest approximately €20m in Alcumus and approximately €10m in Ole Smoky, depending on final closing arrangements.
Note that these figures relate to AGA's look through position of Apax X's overall investments in Alcumus and Ole Smoky and are stated before taking into account any closing adjustments, fees, costs, and carried interest, and are translated based on today's exchange rates where applicable1.
Alcumus provides Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk management and compliance software and services. The EHS and ESG services sectors, which the Apax Funds know well having tracked them for several years, are seeing significant growth driven by an increasingly complex regulatory environment and rising EHS and ESG expectations and requirements - tailwinds Alcumus is expected to benefit from. Apax X will leverage the Apax Funds' experience across services and software to partner with the existing management team in capitalising on long-term secular growth and consolidation in the market.
Ole Smoky is a leading distiller of premium American whiskeys that are renowned for their high quality, innovative and award-winning flavors. The investment follows on from previous acquisitions in the consumer-packaged goods sector where the Apax internet/consumer team focuses on opportunities to acquire well-positioned premium brands. In line with this strategy, Apax X identified Ole Smoky as a compelling investment opportunity in the high-growth spirits sector and will look to accelerate the company's growth through continued investment in the core brand and supporting the strategic acquisition of complementary brands.
AGA, whose shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, provides investors with access to a diversified portfolio of private equity funds advised by Apax as well as a focused portfolio of debt and equity investments ("Derived Investments"). In July 2019, AGA made a commitment of c.$450m2 to Apax X.
For more information about the transaction, please visit: https://www.apax.com/news/press-releases/
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Contact details
Investor Relations - AGA
Katarina Sallerfors
T: +44 207 872 6526
E: Katarina.sallerfors@apax.com
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Based on Bloomberg closing rate of EUR/USD FX rate on 10 February 2022 of 1.1428 |
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AGA's commitment in Apax X of c$450m represents a commitment of $225m in the USD tranche and €199.8m in the euro tranche |
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Notes
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Note that references in this announcement to Apax Global Alpha Limited have been abbreviated to "AGA" or "the Company". References to Apax Partners LLP have been abbreviated to "Apax" or "the Investment Adviser"
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Please be advised that this announcement may contain inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) NO. 596/2014 ("MAR")
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This announcement is not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, into or within the United States or to "US persons" (as defined in Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act")) or into or within Australia, Canada, South Africa or Japan. Recipients of this announcement in jurisdictions outside the UK should inform themselves about and observe any applicable legal requirements in their jurisdictions. In particular, the distribution of the announcement may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions
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The information presented herein is not an offer for sale within the United States of any equity shares or other securities of Apax Global Alpha Limited ("AGA"). AGA has not been and will not be registered under the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"). In addition, AGA's shares (the "Shares") have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any other applicable law of the United States. Consequently, the Shares may not be offered or sold or otherwise transferred within the United States, or to, or for the account or benefit of, US Persons, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and under circumstances which will not require AGA to register under the Investment Company Act. No public offering of the Shares is being made in the United States
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About Apax Global Alpha Limited
AGA is a Guernsey registered closed-ended collective investment scheme incorporated as a non-cellular company that listed on the London Stock Exchange on 15 June 2015. It is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
AGA's objective is to provide shareholders with capital appreciation from its investment portfolio and regular dividends. The Company is targeting an annualised Total Return, across economic cycles, of 12-15% (net of fees and expenses) including a dividend yield of 5% of Net Asset Value.
The investment policy of the Company is to make Private Equity investments in Apax Funds, and Derived Investments which are investments in equities and debt derived from the insights gained via Apax Partners' Private Equity activities.
Further information regarding the Company and its publications are available on the Company's website at www.apaxglobalalpha.com.
About Apax
Apax Partners LLP ("Apax") is a leading global private equity advisory firm. For nearly 50 years, Apax has worked to inspire growth and ideas that transform businesses. The firm has raised and advised funds with aggregate commitments of more than $60 billion. The Apax Funds invest in companies across four global sectors of Tech, Services, Healthcare and Internet/Consumer. These funds provide long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies. For further information about Apax, please visit www.apax.com. Apax is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.