Livingstone’s Defence & Security sector team has advised the shareholders of Nettitude, a market-leading provider of cyber security services with some of the most sophisticated technical capabilities in the industry, on its acquisition by Lloyd’s Register (LR). LR is a provider of professional services for engineering and technology, improving safety

NRT Technology Corp (NRT) has acquired the assets of privately held OfferCraft, a software company that uses artificial intelligence and gamification to drive loyalty, engagement and revenue. Terms of the agreement are not disclosed. The deal will allow NRT to integrate OfferCraft’s patent-pending solutions into its existing kiosk, mobile, table

Noerr has advised Ensono in its acquisition of Wipro’s hosted data centre services business for USD405 million, which sees eight data centres, and nearly 900 employees, transition to Ensono. The acquisition significantly expands Ensono’s geographic footprint and global service capabilities.   Ensono and Wipro have also signed a long-term partnership

Ropes & Gray has advised Ensono, a hybrid IT services provider based in the US and Europe, on its USD405 million acquisition of a hosted data centre services business from Wipro Limited. As a result of the deal, which was announced on 14 March 2018, Ensono – a portfolio company

Compass Group Equity Partners has acquired Logic PD, a designer and developer of embedded and connected devices serving the aerospace, defence, control and automation, Internet of Things (IoT), and medical/life sciences markets. Established in 1960, Logic has evolved into a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services offering a complete suite

New York-based private equity firm Delos Capital has acquired Sage Metals Limited, a manufacturer of specialty metal products serving the North American electrical, power utility, industrial, and drainage end markets. Sage Metals was founded over 30 years ago and is based in Delhi, India.   Delos acquired Sage from its

GALA Kerzen, a leading manufacturer of candles backed by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone), has acquired a majority stake in the Berlin-based candle manufacturer JuwelKerze (JuwelKerze). This follows GALA Kerzen’s recent acquisition of a majority stake in Indian manufacturer Ramesh Flowers.   Through these acquisitions, GALA Kerzen is positioning itself widely

Noerr has advised the Lendico Group, a specialist in business lending, on the first major takeover of a fintech company by a bank in Germany. The buyer is ING Deutschland GmbH, the parent company of ING-DiBa AG. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.   The Noerr

ICV Partners, an investment firm focused on middle market companies, has acquired Outpatient Imaging Affiliates (OIA), a provider of outpatient radiology services in partnership with leading health systems across the country. ICV acquired OIA from the company’s founder, Frank Kyle and MedCare Investment Funds, a privately held family office.  

Cairngorm Capital Partners (Cairngorm Capital) has acquired Parker Building Supplies (Parkers), an independent builders’ merchant based in the South East of England. Cairngorm Capital is acquiring the business from its founder and Managing Director, Tom Parker. This is Cairngorm Capital’s 13th proprietary transaction since July 2016. Cairngorm Capital will seek