Carey Olsen has played a central role in advising its existing client NYX Gaming Group Limited (NYX) in relation to its recommended takeover by Scientific Games Corporation (Scientific Games). The deal valued NYX at approximately CAD775 million and represented a premium of approximately 112 per cent over the closing market

Gide has advised ENGIE on the acquisition of Afric Power and Tieri, two companies specialising in energy services in West Africa. Based in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, Afric Power and Tieri employ over 140 people who specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and

Shearman & Sterling has advised private equity firm Marlin Equity Partners on debt financing in relation to Marlin’s acquisition of a majority stake in social media analytics company TalkWalker. The financing consisted of a New York law governed term loan and revolving credit facilities. Marlin Equity Partners is a global

Silknet has acquired Geocell, the second-largest mobile operator in the Republic of Georgia, after reaching an agreement with Geocell’s shareholders, Telia Company and Turkcell. The acquisition, which values Geocell at USD153 million, will be financed through a combination of debt – a syndicated loan arranged by TBC Bank with other

Specialist mortgage business, Enra Group, has acquired master broker Vantage Finance. Enra, an Exponent Private Equity portfolio company, has purchased the master broking business from management and existing private equity backer, Chiltern Capital, as part of the Group’s growth strategy. Vantage will sit alongside existing master broker Enterprise Finance in

Inflexion Private Equity’s portfolio company Ocorian, a financial services firm, has acquired Capco Trust, a Jersey-based private client and corporate services business. The deal will expand Ocorian’s service capabilities and client base, as well as the scope of its service offering to include expertise in international shipping finance. In turn,

Mediware Information Systems, a portfolio company of TPG Capital, has acquired MEDTranDirect, a specialist in software solutions for healthcare revenue cycle management and an approved network service vendor for Medicare. The transaction complements the revenue cycle management and Medicare claims capabilities in Mediware’s leading home care market solution, Kinnser Software,

Karbone Inc, a financial services firm that caters to power generation and energy markets, has acquired Watts Capital, a New York-based investment bank and broker dealer specialising in capital raising and strategic advisory for companies in the technology, clean tech and broader energy sectors. “Acquiring Watts Capital and its team of industry veterans is

Private equity firm Mid Europa Partners has completed the acquisition of Hortex, a consumer goods player in Poland, operating in juice and frozen food sectors. Hortex is the largest manufacturer of branded frozen food and second largest juice producer in Poland. The Company has one of the most iconic and

Rand Capital Corporation’s portfolio company GiveGab has acquired substantially all of the assets of Kimbia. Best known for its nation-wide giving day events, Kimbia has supported the fundraising efforts of thousands of nonprofits across the country through their everyday giving products and Giving Days.   “Kimbia is a pioneer and