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== Transactions ==
== Transactions ==
*February 4, 2014: The Gores Group announced that it has agreed to acquire Melle Dachbaustoffe GmbH and SIG Deutsche Dachbaustoffe GmbH from SIG plc (LSE: SHI), a leading distributor of building products in Europe. Both companies are market leading specialist distributors of roofing products to the German market.<ref>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140204005441/en/Gores-Group-Acquires-Melle-Dachbaustoffe-SIG-Deutsche</ref>

*January 30, 2014: The Gores Group announced that it has entered into an agreement with Technology4Medicine, LLC, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, to acquire a controlling interest in Fotona d.d., a manufacturer of high performance lasers used in medical, dental and aesthetic applications based in Slovenia. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014.<ref>http://www.bioportfolio.com/news/article/1800607/The-Gores-Group-and-Technology4Medicine-LLC-Agree-to-Acquire-Fotona-d-d.html</ref>

*January 27, 2014: The Gores Group announced that is has reached a conditional agreement with Premier Foods to operate its Bread business as a stand-alone venture under the name of Hovis Limited in order to increase operational efficiencies and grow the Hovis brand.<ref>http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Premier-Foods-launches-Hovis-partnership-with-Gores-Group</ref>
*January 27, 2014: The Gores Group announced that is has reached a conditional agreement with Premier Foods to operate its Bread business as a stand-alone venture under the name of Hovis Limited in order to increase operational efficiencies and grow the Hovis brand.<ref>http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Premier-Foods-launches-Hovis-partnership-with-Gores-Group</ref>

*January 22, 2014: The Gores Group announced that it has acquired Zmags Corp., a leading global provider of digital publishing and eCommerce Software-as-a-Service solutions. Zmags is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and London.<ref>http://www.pehub.com/2014/01/the-gores-group-acquires-zmags/</ref>

*January 20, 2014: The Gores Group announced that it has made an investment in Natterbox, a UK company specializing in voice intelligence services. Additionally, Natterbox has partnered with Gores’ portfolio company, Etrali Trading Solutions, to serve financial institutions worldwide.<ref>http://www.natterbox.com/2014/01/the-gores-group-invests-in-natterbox-2/</ref>

*December 4, 2013: Gores’ portfolio company, [[Harris Broadcast]], announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Imagine Solutions, an innovator in digital video solutions. The transaction is expected to close in January 2014.<ref>http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/harris-broadcast-acquires-transcoder-imagine-communications/222603</ref>

*November 1, 2013: The Gores Group announced that Unify, formerly Siemens enterprise communications, has closed the transaction to sell '''Enterasys Networks''' to [[Extreme Networks]] (Nasdaq: EXTR).<ref>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gores-group-announces-completion-sale-120000694.html</ref>

*September 12, 2013: [[Extreme Networks]] (Nasdaq: EXTR) and '''Enterasys Networks''' today announced that Extreme Networks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding stock of Enterasys. Enterasys Networks, based in Salem, NH, is a privately held provider of wired and wireless network infrastructure and security solutions.<ref>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/extreme-networks-announces-agreement-to-acquire-enterasys-networks-2013-09-12</ref>

*September 5, 2013: The Gores Group and [[Platinum Equity]] announced the sale of portfolio company, [[Alliance Entertainment]] to California-based music and video wholesaler Super D. Alliance is the largest wholesale distributor of CD, DVD and Blu-ray titles in the United States. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<ref>http://www.pehub.com/2013/09/05/platinum-equity-gores-group-sell-alliance-entertainment/</ref>


*August 14, 2013: '''Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc.''' (Nasdaq:STCK) announced that it has closed its previously announced underwritten initial public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock at the price to the public of $14.00 per share. The underwriters exercised in their full option to purchase an additional 1,050,000 shares of common stock from certain selling stockholders, resulting in a total initial public offering size of 8,050,000 shares.<ref>http://www.dwmmag.com/index.php/stock-building-supply-announces-closing-of-ipo/</ref>
*August 14, 2013: '''Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc.''' (Nasdaq:STCK) announced that it has closed its previously announced underwritten initial public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock at the price to the public of $14.00 per share. The underwriters exercised in their full option to purchase an additional 1,050,000 shares of common stock from certain selling stockholders, resulting in a total initial public offering size of 8,050,000 shares.<ref>http://www.dwmmag.com/index.php/stock-building-supply-announces-closing-of-ipo/</ref>


*August 8, 2013: Gores’ portfolio company, Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc., announced that it has priced the underwritten initial public offering of 7,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $14.00 per share. The offering is expected to close on August 14, 2013.<ref>http://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/stock-building-supply-holdings-inc-announces-pricing-of-initial-public-offering-20130808-01477</ref>
*July 30, 2013: Gores’ portfolio company, '''The Hay Group''', announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire '''Metallumform''', an integrated manufacturer of forged machined automotive components with two plants in [[Germany]]. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<ref>http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130730006365/en/The-Gores-Group/The-Hay-Group/Metallumform</ref>
*July 30, 2013: Gores’ portfolio company, '''The Hay Group''', announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire '''Metallumform''', an integrated manufacturer of forged machined automotive components with two plants in [[Germany]]. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<ref>http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130730006365/en/The-Gores-Group/The-Hay-Group/Metallumform</ref>
*June 3, 2013: The Gores Group and '''France Telecom-Orange''', a worldwide telecom operator, announced that The Gore Group completed the acquisition of '''Etrali''', Orange Business Services – Trading Solutions, a subsidiary of France Telecom Orange. Etrali Trading Solutions is a leading provider of voice and electronic trading infrastructure and services for trading companies. They are headquartered in [[Paris, France]]. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<ref>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gores-group-acquires-etrali-subsidiary-112900551.html</ref>

*May 10, 2013: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of three business units in [[Canada]] from the [[Davis + Henderson Corporation]] (TSX:DH).<ref>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130510005858/en/Gores-Group-Small-Capitalization-Partners-L.P.-Fund</ref>

*March 8, 2013: The Gores Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire three business units in Canada from the [[Davis + Henderson Corporation]] (TSX:DH), focused on (i) business process outsourcing, (ii) coupon and rebate processing, and (iii) real estate software. Terms of the transaction, which was led by The Gores Small Capitalization Partners, were not disclosed.<ref>[http://www.financialpost.com/markets/news/Gores+Group+Acquires+Outsourcing+Services+Business+from+Davis+Henderson/8068244/story.html] ''Financial Post. (March 8, 2013).''</ref>

*March 4, 2013: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of '''GE Healthcare Strategic Sourcing''' from [[GE Healthcare]] for an undisclosed amount. GE Healthcare Strategic Sourcing is based in Wilbraham, Mass., and provides electronic billing and electronic medical records outsourcing. Gores Group has appointed Rob Gontarek as the new CEO.<ref>[http://www.socaltech.com/the_gores_group_buys_ge_healthcare_strategic_sourcing/s-0048025.htmll]''SoCal Tech. (March 4, 2013).''</ref>

*February 4, 2013: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of '''[[Harris Broadcast]] Communication Division.''' <ref>[http://www.socaltech.com/the_gores_group_buys_harris_broadcast_communications/s-0047598.html]''SoCal Tech. (February 5, 2013).''</ref>

*January 2, 2013: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of '''Therakos, Inc.''' from Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130102005173/en/Gores-Group-Completes-Acquisition-Therakos-Ortho-Clinical-Diagnostics]''Business Wire. (January 2, 2013).''</ref>
*January 2, 2013: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of '''Therakos, Inc.''' from Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130102005173/en/Gores-Group-Completes-Acquisition-Therakos-Ortho-Clinical-Diagnostics]''Business Wire. (January 2, 2013).''</ref>


*December 14, 2012: Charles Bank Capital Partners announced that it acquired '''United Road Services''' from The Gores Group for an undisclosed amount. Kathleen McCann, president and CEO, will continue to lead the company.<ref>[http://www.charlesbank.com/news/2012/12_14_12.xml]''Charles Bank. (December 14, 2012).''</ref>
*December 14, 2012: Charles Bank Capital Partners announced that it acquired '''United Road Services''' from The Gores Group for an undisclosed amount. Kathleen McCann, president and CEO, will continue to lead the company.<ref>[http://www.charlesbank.com/news/2012/12_14_12.xml]''Charles Bank. (December 14, 2012).''</ref>

*December 6, 2012: The Gores Group announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire the '''Harris Broadcast Communication Division''' of [[Harris Corporation]] for a purchase price of $225 million. Harris Broadcast Communication sells hardware and software that enables media companies to create, manage, distribute and monetize video content.<ref>[http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-06/harris-to-sell-broadcast-communications-business Harris to sell broadcast communications business]''Bloomberg Businessweek. (December 6, 2012).''</ref>


*October 15, 2012: The Gores Group announced that it extended a binding offer to acquire '''Therakos, Inc.''' from [[Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics|Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.]] Therakos is company developing products for [[extracorporeal photopheresis]] (ECP) [[immune modulation]] therapy. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121015005164/en/Gores-Group-Extends-Binding-Offer-Acquire-Therakos The Gores Group Extends Binding Offer to Acquire Therakos, Inc.] ''Business Wire. (October 15, 2012).''</ref>
*October 15, 2012: The Gores Group announced that it extended a binding offer to acquire '''Therakos, Inc.''' from [[Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics|Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.]] Therakos is company developing products for [[extracorporeal photopheresis]] (ECP) [[immune modulation]] therapy. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121015005164/en/Gores-Group-Extends-Binding-Offer-Acquire-Therakos The Gores Group Extends Binding Offer to Acquire Therakos, Inc.] ''Business Wire. (October 15, 2012).''</ref>

*September 17, 2012: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of '''Astadia, Inc.''' through an affiliate for an undisclosed amount. Astadia, Inc. is a [[cloud computing consulting]] and systems integrator. Astadia will be merged with Idea Integration Corp.<ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/article/2012-09-17/av7fdeW5ntXg.html The Gores Group Acquires Astadia, Inc.] ''Bloomberg. (September 17, 2012).''</ref>

*July 2, 2012: The Gores Group announced that its Small Capitalization Partners fund completed the acquisition of '''Idea Integration Corp.''' from Adecco Group North America. Idea Integration Corp. is a provider of business and technology services.<ref>[http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2012/jul/03/gores-group-makes-it-acquisitions/ Gores Group Makes IT Acquisitions]''LA Business Journal. (July 3, 2012).''</ref>

*July 2, 2012: The Gores Group announced that its Small Capitalization Partners fund completed the acquisition of '''Glotel''' in North America from Adecco Group North America. Glotel is a mobile communications network services and staffing services provider.<ref>[http://pevc.dowjones.com/article?an=DJFLBO0020120706e876ibr0s&from=alert&pid=15&ReturnUrl=http%3a%2f%2fpevc.dowjones.com%3a80%2farticle%3fan%3dDJFLBO0020120706e876ibr0s%26from%3dalert%26pid%3d15 Gores Group Completes Acquisition of Glotel]''Dow Jones Private Equity and Venture Capital. (July 6, 2012).''</ref>

*December 8, 2012: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of '''Alpheus Communications''' through an affiliate for an undisclosed amount. The company is a fiber network and data center operator in Texas.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111208006067/en/Gores-Group-Completes-Acquisition-Alpheus-Communications The Gores Group Completes Acquisition of Alpheus Communications]''Business Wire. (December 8, 2012)</ref>

*June 4, 2012: The Gores Group acquired '''Elo Touch Solutions''' from [[TE Connectivity]] through an affiliate for $380 million in cash. The company manufactures touch systems.<ref>[http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2012/jun/04/gores-group-acquires-touch-screen-maker/ Gores Group Acquires Touch-Screen Maker]''LA Business Journal. (June 4, 2012).''</ref>

*November 4, 2011: The Gores Group today announced that it had completed the acquisition of '''Clark Holdings Inc.'''.<ref>[http://www.businessreel.com/news/view/gores-group-acquires-clark-holdings/ Gores Group Acquires Clark Holdings]''BusinessReel. (November 5, 2012).''</ref>

*September 2, 2011: [[Liz Claiborne|Liz Claiborne, Inc.]] (NYSE:LIZ) today announced that it has agreed to sell an 81.25% majority stake of its global Mexx business to The Gores Group, with the fashion conglomerate retaining the remaining shares. The global Mexx business will continue to be led by Thomas Grote as Chief Executive Officer.<ref>[http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/liz_claiborne_cleans_closet_with_jqBJDZ4LjeNP5zg2Xgzd9H Liz Claiborne cleans closet with Mexx sale] ''New York Post. (September 2, 2011).''</ref>

*September 1, 2011: An affiliate of The Gores Group announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with '''Clark Holdings Inc.''' (NYSE AMEX: GLA), a non-asset-based provider of logistical services to the print media industry and other [[supply chain management]] services. Clark's stockholders will receive $0.46 in cash for each share of Clark common stock they hold at the time of the merger, which represents a premium to the current market closing share price on September 1, 2011 of 171%.<ref>[http://www.sacbee.com/2011/09/01/3878594/clark-holdings-inc-agrees-to-be.html Clark Holdings Inc. Agrees to be Acquired by Affiliate of The Gores Group] ''Sacramento Bee. (September 1, 2011).''</ref>


*August 17, 2011: [[The Carlyle Group]] announced that it has completed the acquisition of French-based [[Sagem]]com, a global high-technology group specializing in broadband communications and energy activities, from The Gores Group. Carlyle said in a statement it now owned 70 percent of '''Sagemcom''', while the company's management and employees had the remaining 30 percent. Sagemcom has more than 6,000 employees globally and posted sales of 1.4 billion euros in 2010.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/20/france-carlyle-sagecom-idUSLDE77J04820110820 Carlyle says finalises buy of France's Sagemcom from The Gores Group] ''Reuters. (August 20, 2011).''</ref>
*August 17, 2011: [[The Carlyle Group]] announced that it has completed the acquisition of French-based [[Sagem]]com, a global high-technology group specializing in broadband communications and energy activities, from The Gores Group. Carlyle said in a statement it now owned 70 percent of '''Sagemcom''', while the company's management and employees had the remaining 30 percent. Sagemcom has more than 6,000 employees globally and posted sales of 1.4 billion euros in 2010.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/20/france-carlyle-sagecom-idUSLDE77J04820110820 Carlyle says finalises buy of France's Sagemcom from The Gores Group] ''Reuters. (August 20, 2011).''</ref>

*August 4, 2011: The Gores Group announced that it has agreed to acquire the United States operations of [[Hypercom]]. Terms of the transaction, which were the result of a pending merger between '''Hypercom''' and [[VeriFone|VeriFone Systems, Inc.]], were not disclosed. The acquired company provides electronic payment and transaction devices and value-added services at the point of transaction to thousands of retail and banking industries customers in the United States.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/04/idUS253266+04-Aug-2011+BW20110804 The Gores Group Agrees to Acquire the United States Operations of Hypercom Corporation] ''Reuters. (August 4, 2011).''</ref>

*June 1, 2011: The Gores Group announced that it has made an investment in '''Big Strike, Inc.''', a designer and manufacturer of apparel for women. The company's products are marketed under the Heart Soul, Soulmates, Free to Love, Halo and the recently acquired Tracy Evans brands, which include Tracy Evans, Star City and First Option. These labels are sold through channels such as Kohl's, JC Penney and Dillards.<ref>[http://www.altassets.net/private-equity-news/by-pe-sector/buy-out/article/nz20899.html The Gores Group Acquires Big Strike, Inc.] ''AltAssets. (June 1, 2011).''</ref>


*May 9, 2011: The Gores Group announced that it partnered with management to acquire '''Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc.''', a supplier of specialty fabric materials for the automotive industry, a portfolio company of Azalea Capital, LLC.<ref>[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/The-Gores-Group-Acquires-Sage-bw-2397005636.html?x The Gores Group Acquires Sage Automotive Interiors] ''Yahoo Finance. (May 9, 2011).''</ref>
*May 9, 2011: The Gores Group announced that it partnered with management to acquire '''Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc.''', a supplier of specialty fabric materials for the automotive industry, a portfolio company of Azalea Capital, LLC.<ref>[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/The-Gores-Group-Acquires-Sage-bw-2397005636.html?x The Gores Group Acquires Sage Automotive Interiors] ''Yahoo Finance. (May 9, 2011).''</ref>

*March 11, 2011: Gores Group acquired Alliance Entertainment acquired '''EDGE Entertainment Distribution''', a wholesale distributor of pre-recorded music and movie titles, related accessories and other products. EDGE primarily serves independent music retailers, public libraries and college book stores. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.<ref>[http://www.thestreet.com/story/11041183/alliance-entertainment-acquires-edge-entertainment-distribution.html GAlliance Entertainment Acquires EDGE Entertainment Distribution] ''Thestreet.com. (March 11, 2011).''</ref>


*January 13, 2011: [[General Electric|General Electric Co.]] agreed to buy '''Lineage Power Holdings Inc.''' for $520 million from The Gores Group. Lineage offers equipment that converts power to direct current from alternating current as well as power-module and data-center systems in the $20 billion [[micro power source]] industry.<ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-13/ge-energy-to-buy-gores-group-s-lineage-power-efficiency-for-520-million.html GE Energy to Acquire Gores Group's Lineage Power Holdings for $520 Million] ''Bloomberg. (January 13, 2011).''</ref>
*January 13, 2011: [[General Electric|General Electric Co.]] agreed to buy '''Lineage Power Holdings Inc.''' for $520 million from The Gores Group. Lineage offers equipment that converts power to direct current from alternating current as well as power-module and data-center systems in the $20 billion [[micro power source]] industry.<ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-13/ge-energy-to-buy-gores-group-s-lineage-power-efficiency-for-520-million.html GE Energy to Acquire Gores Group's Lineage Power Holdings for $520 Million] ''Bloomberg. (January 13, 2011).''</ref>

*January 5, 2011: The Gores Group closed its sale of '''Vincotech Holdings Sarl''', a developer and manufacturer of power modules and inverters for the industrial and solar power market, to [[Mitsubishi Electric]]. Financial details of the sale were not disclosed.

*October 22, 2010: The Gores Group announced that its affiliate '''Cobridge Communications''' ("Cobridge") has acquired certain cable systems from [[Charter Communications]]. Cobridge, which will operate the systems acquired from Charter, provides telecommunications services, including digital cable, HDTV, internet and digital telephone services, to residential and commercial customers, primarily in the Southeastern United States. Cobridge serves approximately 65,000 customers across seven states.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101022005579/en/Gores-Group-Cobridge-Communications-Announce-Acquisition-Cable=9 The Gores Group and Cobridge Communications Announce Acquisition of Cable Systems from Charter] ''Business Wire. (October 22, 2010).''</ref>

*September 16, 2010: Gores announced the acquisition of the [[Cosmopolis, Washington]] cellulose mill from [[Weyerhaeuser]]. The mill had been closed since 2006. Washington Governor [[Christine Gregoire]] praised the sale at the time.<ref>[http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2012924752_mill18.html Gov. Gregoire’s statement on purchase of Cosmopolis mill] ''Press Release (September 16, 2010).''</ref>

*September 7, 2010: The Gores Group, announced that it had acquired substantially all of the assets of '''National Envelope Corporation''' through a transaction under section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. National Envelope was founded in 1952 and is the largest envelope producer in the United States, manufacturing 37 billion envelopes annually.<ref>Jeff Bounds (September 17, 2010).[http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2010/09/20/story1.html National Envelope Corp. bought out of Ch. 11.]''Dallas Business Journal.''</ref>

*September 1, 2010: Gores, in a joint venture with [[Platinum Equity]], acquired '''Alliance Entertainment''' from its parent company, Source Interlink Co. Alliance, with roughly $750 million in revenue, is the largest wholesale distributor of CD, DVD, and video game titles in the United States.<ref>Private Equity Beat (September 1, 2010). [http://blogs.wsj.com/privateequity/2010/09/01/in-family-affair-platinum-equity-and-gores-group-close-first-combined-deal/=6 In Family Affair, Platinum Equity and Gores Group Close First Combined Deal.] ''The Wall Street Journal.''</ref>

*August 30, 2010: The Gores Group made an undisclosed but significant investment '''J. Mendel''', a New York luxury brand.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100831005439/en/=5 J. Mendel Taps Los Angeles Private Equity Firm for Expansion.]''Business Wire.''</ref>


== Current portfolio ==
== Current portfolio ==

Revision as of 16:52, 31 March 2014

The Gores Group
Company typeLimited liability company
IndustryFinancial services
Asset management
Founded1987
FounderAlec Gores, Chairman & CEO
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
ProductsPrivate Equity
Total assets$3.6 billion
Websitewww.gores.com

The Gores Group, founded by CEO and Chairman, Alec E. Gores, is a global private equity firm specializing in acquiring and partnering with mature and growing businesses.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices in London and Boulder, Colorado, the firm claimed to have approximately $3.6 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2012[1] and is investing from Gores Capital Partners III, L.P. and Gores Small Capitalization Partners, L.P., which have approximately $2.1 billion and $300 million in capital commitments, respectively. Since 1987, Gores has successfully acquired and operated more than 80 companies worldwide.[1]

The company's current portfolio includes technology, telecommunications, business services, industrial, healthcare, media & entertainment, and consumer products companies.[1]

History

In 1978, Alec Gores began his career as a self-made entrepreneur, founding Executive Business Systems, a hardware and software distributor, which he sold eight years later to establish what has become the Gores Group today.[2]

Gores closed its first institutional private equity fund, Gores Capital Partners, L.P. in November 2003 with $400 million of committed capital.[3] The firm's second fund, Gores Capital Partners II, L.P. held a final closing in June 2007 with $1.3 billion of committed capital.[4]

Timeline

2013

  • Stock Building Supply goes public, marking Gores' first U.S. IPO.[5]

2012

  • Gores Small Capitalization Partners, L.P. receives $300 million in commitments, expanding Gores’ resources for small and lower middle market investments.[6]
  • Acquires Harris Broadcast from Harris Corporation in December.[7]

2011

  • Gores sells Lineage Power to General Electric in what is the largest sale transaction in Gores’ history.[8]
  • Gores closes on $2.1 billion in capital commitments for its third institutional fund, Gores Capital Partners III, L.P.[9]

2010

2008

  • Gores announces joint venture partnership with Siemens AG for enterprise communication business.[11]

2007

  • Gores closes on $1.3 billion in capital for its second institutional fund, Gores Capital Partners II, L.P[12]

2004

  • Gores opens its London office, after several years of investment activity in the U.K. and Europe.[13]

2003

  • Netherlands-based Anker BV, an independent European supplier of point of sale solutions, is acquired, firmly positioning Gores as one of the most credible investors in European assets.[14]
  • The firm launches Gores Capital Partners, its first private equity fund; to date, the combined Gores private equity funds have raised over $4 billion in committed capital.[13]

2000

1998

1997

1987

  • The Gores Group is founded by Alec Gores with the single vision to buy, fix and sell businesses.[19]

1978

  • Alec Gores launches his own computer company, Executive Business System (EBS), with $10,000; eight years later, he sells EBS for approximately $2 million Current.[13]

Recognition

On December 17, 2013, at the 12th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala, The Gores Group was named winner of the “M&A Deal of the Year” (for transactions $500 million to $1 billion in size) for the acquisition of Stock Building Supply. Gores acquired the Company from Wolseley plc in May 2009 and priced a successful IPO in August 2013.[20]

On September 26, 2013, Cosmo Specialty Fibers was awarded the Chain-of-custody certification by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. This certification recognizes Cosmo Specialty Fibers for using wood fiber sourced through sustainable forestry practices.[21]

On August 29, 2013, in celebration of the recent initial public offering of its stock, Stock Building Supply’s CEO, Jeff Rea, rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange.[22]

On August 20, 2013, Siemens Enterprise Communications announced that it has been named as a Leader in the 2013 Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications (UC) by Gartner, Inc. Gartner evaluates a company based on its completeness of vision based on current and future market direction, innovation, customer needs, and competitive forces, and how well these map to Gartner’s overall evaluation of the market.[23]

On July 17, 2013, Entarasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, was ranked fourth in overall market share among leading Ethernet Edge Switch vendors by the Dell’Oro Group’s 1Q13 Enterprise Edge Report. Dell’Oro group surveyed 30 Wireless LAN and 30 Ethernet Switch equipment vendors for this report.[24]

On May 27, 2013, Ford Motor Company announced that it is working with Gores’ Portfolio Company, Sage Automotive Interiors, to accelerate the development of recycled fabrics. Sage is Ford’s largest fabric supplier in North America, and provides Ford with fabric made from industrial waste and clear plastic water bottles. The 2013 Ford Fusion is the first vehicle sold around the world to use recycled fabrics.[25]

On October 1, 2012, The Gores Group received Private Equity International's Award for Operational Excellence in the TMT sector for Lineage Power. PEI’s Operational Excellence Awards recognize and highlight the achievements in the industry.[26]

On June 19, 2011, The Gores Group won the Global M&A Network's Atlas Award for "turnaround deal of the year", for their acquisition of National Envelope Corporation.[27]

On December 13, 2011, The Gores Group was named the winner of the Middle-Market Deal of the Year award ($50–100 million) for their acquisition of Cosmo Specialty Fibers at the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The Gores Group was selected from 389 nominations and over 500 participating companies to receive this award.[28]

Transactions

  • January 27, 2014: The Gores Group announced that is has reached a conditional agreement with Premier Foods to operate its Bread business as a stand-alone venture under the name of Hovis Limited in order to increase operational efficiencies and grow the Hovis brand.[29]
  • August 14, 2013: Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:STCK) announced that it has closed its previously announced underwritten initial public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock at the price to the public of $14.00 per share. The underwriters exercised in their full option to purchase an additional 1,050,000 shares of common stock from certain selling stockholders, resulting in a total initial public offering size of 8,050,000 shares.[30]
  • July 30, 2013: Gores’ portfolio company, The Hay Group, announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Metallumform, an integrated manufacturer of forged machined automotive components with two plants in Germany. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.[31]
  • January 2, 2013: The Gores Group announced that it completed the acquisition of Therakos, Inc. from Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.[32]
  • December 14, 2012: Charles Bank Capital Partners announced that it acquired United Road Services from The Gores Group for an undisclosed amount. Kathleen McCann, president and CEO, will continue to lead the company.[33]
  • August 17, 2011: The Carlyle Group announced that it has completed the acquisition of French-based Sagemcom, a global high-technology group specializing in broadband communications and energy activities, from The Gores Group. Carlyle said in a statement it now owned 70 percent of Sagemcom, while the company's management and employees had the remaining 30 percent. Sagemcom has more than 6,000 employees globally and posted sales of 1.4 billion euros in 2010.[35]
  • May 9, 2011: The Gores Group announced that it partnered with management to acquire Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc., a supplier of specialty fabric materials for the automotive industry, a portfolio company of Azalea Capital, LLC.[36]
  • January 13, 2011: General Electric Co. agreed to buy Lineage Power Holdings Inc. for $520 million from The Gores Group. Lineage offers equipment that converts power to direct current from alternating current as well as power-module and data-center systems in the $20 billion micro power source industry.[37]

Current portfolio

  • Alpheus
  • Astadia
  • Big Strike
  • Compudyne
  • Cosmo Specialty Fibers, Inc
  • DMN
  • Elo Touch Solutions
  • Etrali
  • Fotona
  • Glotel
  • Harris Broadcast
  • Hay
  • J. Mendel
  • Melle Dachbaustoffe GmbH
  • Meridian
  • Mexx
  • Millenium 1 Solutions
  • Norment Security Group, Inc
  • Sage Automotive Interiors
  • Scovill
  • Stock Building Supply
  • The Clark Group, Inc.
  • Therakos, Inc.
  • Tiburon
  • Unify(formerly Siemens Enterprise Communication)
  • Zmags

References

  1. ^ a b c "Overview". The Gores Group. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
  2. ^ Matt Krantz (March 5, 2002).Fixer-Upper Pro Loves a Challenge. USA Today.
  3. ^ Gores Technology Group, LLC Closes $400 Million Private Equity Fund.Press Release (November 17, 2003).
  4. ^ Alec Gores: '100% devoted' to private equityFortune (February 16, 2011).
  5. ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2013/06/18/stock-building-supply-to-go-public.html
  6. ^ The Gores Group Debuts New FundBusiness Wire. (March 7, 2012)
  7. ^ http://harris.com/press/article.asp?id=3558
  8. ^ GE Energy to Acquire Gores Group's Lineage Power HoldingsBloomberg. (January 13, 2011)
  9. ^ The Gores Group closes $2 billion private equity fund CPI Financial.
  10. ^ Gores Group Completes Sale of VinotechPE Hub. (January 5, 2011).
  11. ^ The Gores Group and Siemens AG Complete TransactionBloomberg. (October 1, 2008)
  12. ^ Gores Fund is looking to close Smaller DealsLA Times. (June 28, 2007).
  13. ^ a b c Company Website. www.gores.com. The Gores Group.
  14. ^ Gores Technology Group Announces the Acquisition of Anker B.V.PR Newswire. (February 27, 2003).
  15. ^ Learning Co. Profits From Expense CutsSF Gate. (March 6, 2001).
  16. ^ Gores Acquires TI CIM UnitSoftware Intensive Systems Engineering. (June 15, 1998).
  17. ^ Gores Technology Group Acquires CSC ArtemisAECNews Archived. (March 1, 1997).
  18. ^ Gores Technology Group Acquires Connection Machines Services Business UnitThe Gores Group. (April 16, 1997).
  19. ^ Company Overview of the Gores Group LLCBloomberg Business Week.
  20. ^ http://maadvisor.net/MANY/MANY-2013/12th-Annual%20MA-Advisor-Awards-Winners-Press-Release.pdf
  21. ^ http://kbkw.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6038
  22. ^ http://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/marketsite-events-detail.aspx?fn=201308-open08292013.txt
  23. ^ http://www.marketwatch.com/story/siemens-enterprise-communications-positioned-as-a-leader-in-2013-magic-quadrant-for-unified-communications-2013-08-20
  24. ^ http://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/enterasys-recognized-as-top-industry-leader-in-delloro-group-2013-enterprise-edge-report-20130717-00266
  25. ^ http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2013/05/27/fords-global-ambitions-include-turning-the-worlds-plastic-bottles-into-car-parts/
  26. ^ PEI Operational Excellence Awards 2012Private Equity International. (October 8, 2012).
  27. ^ National Envelope wins Private Equity Turnaround Deal of the Year AwardTurnaround Atlas Awards. (June 19, 2011).
  28. ^ Winners Announced for the 10th Annual M&A AwardsThe M&A Advisor. (December 16, 2011).
  29. ^ http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Premier-Foods-launches-Hovis-partnership-with-Gores-Group
  30. ^ http://www.dwmmag.com/index.php/stock-building-supply-announces-closing-of-ipo/
  31. ^ http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130730006365/en/The-Gores-Group/The-Hay-Group/Metallumform
  32. ^ [1]Business Wire. (January 2, 2013).
  33. ^ [2]Charles Bank. (December 14, 2012).
  34. ^ The Gores Group Extends Binding Offer to Acquire Therakos, Inc. Business Wire. (October 15, 2012).
  35. ^ Carlyle says finalises buy of France's Sagemcom from The Gores Group Reuters. (August 20, 2011).
  36. ^ The Gores Group Acquires Sage Automotive Interiors Yahoo Finance. (May 9, 2011).
  37. ^ GE Energy to Acquire Gores Group's Lineage Power Holdings for $520 Million Bloomberg. (January 13, 2011).

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