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Affiliates of Apollo Global Management to acquire majority shareholding in Catalina

Wed, 18/10/2017 - 09:37

Apollo Global Management is to acquire a majority shareholding in Catalina. The agreement is subject to customary regulatory conditions, among others, and is expected to close in Q1 2018. »

Investcorp acquires Kee Safety Ltd for GBP280 million

Wed, 18/10/2017 - 09:03

Investcorp, a provider and manager of alternative global investment products, has agreed to acquire Kee Safety Ltd, a global supplier of safety solutions and products designed to protect people from hazards, from Dunedin LLP and LDC for an enterprise value of GBP280 million (USD370 million). »

Siris Capital acquires Intralinks from Syncronoss

Wed, 18/10/2017 - 09:02

Funds affiliated with private equity firm Siris Capital (Siris) are to buy Synchronoss Technologies’ Intralinks Holding unit in a deal worth about USD1 billion. »

Littlejohn & Co acquires Strategic Materials

Wed, 18/10/2017 - 08:50

Private investment firm Littlejohn & Co is to acquire Strategic Materials, an environmental services company and the largest glass recycler in North America, from Willis Stein & Partners and Vision Capital. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. »

Drake Star Partners advises NewMotion on its acquisition by Shell

Fri, 13/10/2017 - 08:53

Shell, one of the world’s largest energy providers, has signed an agreement to buy NewMotion in a deal that will enable both companies to accelerate the transition to low-carbon transport. »

CVC Capital Partners and Téthys Invest to acquire a majority stake in Sebia

Thu, 12/10/2017 - 09:37

CVC Capital Partners Strategic Opportunities (CVC) and Téthys Invest have entered into final exclusive negotiations to acquire Astorg and Montagu Private Equity’s remaining majority stake in Sebia. »

Ropes & Gray advises Bain Capital on NGA UK acquisition

Thu, 12/10/2017 - 08:21

Global law firm Ropes & Gray has advised Bain Capital Private Equity on its acquisition of NGA UK – a leading UK-based software provider of payroll and HR solutions – from NGA Human Resources. »

Brookfield to acquire Center Coast Capital Holdings

Wed, 11/10/2017 - 10:21

Brookfield Asset Management’s Public Securities Group is to acquire Center Coast Capital Holdings,, an affiliate of Center Coast Capital Advisors, LP (“CCC”), a Houston-based SEC-registered investment adviser focusing on energy infrastructure investments, including master limited partnerships (MLPs), with over USD4 billion in assets under management. »

PerformLine acquires Silverback Social

Wed, 11/10/2017 - 10:18

PerformLine, a regtech company that delivers automated compliance solutions, has acquired social media technology company Silverback Social, with former CEO Chris Dessi joining as VP of Sales. »

Avedon Capital Partners acquires Altendorf

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 09:15

Growth capital investor Avedon Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Altendorf GmbH, manufacturer of saws for craft processing of wood, metal and plastics, located in Minden, Germany. »