| Background |
| When John Cameron wrote his first “FIX” engine on his laptop computer, while commuting to London by train, he had no idea that, within a few short years, the Company he later founded (Cameron Systems (VIC) pty) would become the world’s leading provider of electronic trading connectivity. In 2001, John established a company in his home country of Australia and brought in his second employee – partner Martin Koopman. By 2005 the Company had 162 customers in 25 countries – and more users than any other provider in the industry. His firm was growing at triple digit rates. John, a self proclaimed “techie” was spending increasing amounts of time on airplanes and guiding the company’s technology, sales and administration. It was time to begin considering how best to ensure that the company, the customers and the employees could be best passed to new owners, while achieving appropriate liquidity for the owners. The company engaged M&A to provide strategic and financial advice. |
| Overiew of Transaction |
- On February 1st 2006 Cameron Systems was acquired by Orc Software a Sweden-based public company (SSE: ORC) for up to US$32 million. Orc Software provides advanced technology for trading, market making and brokerage. John Cameron and Martin Koopman and the rest of the Cameron team continue to manage their own business and hold senior roles within Orc. The acquisition significantly expands Orc’s product lines and strengthens its international presence, while giving Cameron customers and employees attractive opportunities to work with a larger company.
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| M&A Role |
- M&A was the exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Cameron Systems.
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