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Exit Strategies closes three transactions in September

Exit Strategies, a specialist in the buy side, mergers and acquisitions space, closed three new buy side transactions in September 2016. “Our proprietary process and tools continue to be validated by these high quality transactions,” says Jordan Wagner, co-founder at Exit Strategies.   The September closed deals originated and facilitated

DW Healthcare Partners and Linden acquire Edge Systems

Healthcare-focused private equity firms DW Healthcare Partners (DWHP) and Linden Capital Partners are to acquire Edge Systems. Headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Edge is a manufacturer and marketer of non-invasive equipment and consumables used in aesthetic skin health treatments.   Edge's leading product is the HydraFacial line of facial skin

EQT VII to acquire AutoStore

The EQT VII Fund is to acquire AutoStore from Jakob Hatteland Holding AS and other minority owners. AutoStore is an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) which uses robotics for collecting stored goods in a warehouse.   From the origin of the idea by Ingvar Hognaland in the Hatteland Group

Audax Private Equity acquires Accent Food Services

Audax Private Equity has partnered with management to acquire Accent Food Services from Silver Oak Services Partners. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   Accent, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a provider of customised fresh food, snacks, and refreshment services to businesses, educational institutions, and property management companies.

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AllianzGI to acquire Sound Harbor Partners

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) is to add Sound Harbor Partners, a US private credit manager led by Michael Zupon and Dean Criares, to its private debt platform. AllianzGI will acquire Sound Harbor’s assets for an undisclosed sum and the Sound Harbor team will join AllianzGI.   The Sound Harbor team

Vista Equity Partners acquires Cvent

Cvent, a cloud-based enterprise event management company, has been acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. The USD1.65 billion transaction, originally announced on 18 April 2016, was completed on 29 November.   Cvent’s shareholders approved the agreement on 12 July 2016.   Following the transaction, Reggie Aggarwal will remain

Gide advises Credit Agricole CIB on RBS Asia acquisition

Gide has advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) on the acquisition of RBS Asia, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Scotland, which consists primarily of the Korean Securities franchise. With the completion of the transaction of this securities franchise in Korea, Crédit Agricole CIB says it

KKR acquires Arle’s stake in Hilding Anders

KKR is to acquire Arle Capital Partners’ stake in Hilding Anders, subject to regulatory clearances. Following the transaction, KKR will become the majority shareholder in Hilding Anders.   No financial have been disclosed and the transaction is subject to the customary regulatory approvals.   Founded in 1939, Hilding Anders is

Concierge services provider John Paul sold to AccorHotels

John Paul, a specialist in the concierge market, has joined AccorHotels in a transaction led by Cambon Partners. John Paul was established in Paris in 2007 and merged with American company LesConcierges in 201.   John Paul has over 1,000 employees around the world who are available 24/7 to cater

Noerr advises ISS Deutschland on acquisition of former E.ON subsidiary EVANTEC

Noerr is advising ISS Facility Holding Services, subsidiary of the listed Danish company ISS, on its acquisition of EVANTEC from Luxemburg private equity fund palero invest. ISS was the successful bidder in a structured auction process.   ISS is relying on a Noerr team led by the Berlin corporate partner

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