Abacus Group, a global provider of IT services for alternative investment firms, today announced it has completed acquisition of the IT services business unit of Echo Technology Solutions. Founded in 2002, Echo is a technology and digital transformation consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco, with two key business units –
Winch & Co, the Leeds-based boutique private equity firm have recently acquired GBP4 million haulage and logistics company Eclipse Distribution. The firm plans to continue its acquisition trail aimed at logistics and distribution businesses based in the UK that compliments its platform. Shaun Swinburn, Operations Director at Winch & Co,
Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Zig Websoftware, a developer of solutions for housing corporations, student accommodation, commercial property management, and housing allocation. Today, over 160 real estate organisations and 1.8 million tenants and housing market entrants use Zig’s software. Zig has been active in the real
SRP Companies, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners and North American category manager and solutions provider to more than 50,000 retail outlets, has acquired Aerial Bouquets, a US distributor of popular foil and latex balloons as well as coordinating gift items, such as plush products and floral accessories. This
Align Capital Partners (ACP) has closed its sixth strategic add-on for its utility market intelligence, data science and consulting platform, E Source. Water Systems Optimisation (WSO) offers water loss reduction analytics, leak simulation models, consulting and program management services to utilities and municipalities throughout the United States. Headquartered in Nashville,
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS), a partner to operations and facility managers across North America, has acquired BRAVO! Building Services and two other related companies, BRAVO! Facility Services and BRAVO! Innovative Solutions (together BRAVO!). KBS is a portfolio company of Cerberus Capital Management, LP (Cerberus), a specialist in alternative investing.
Citizens M&A Advisory has served as the exclusive financial advisor to FT Synthetics on its acquisition by GAF, a portfolio company of Standard Industries. FT Synthetics is a fully integrated manufacturer of coated woven fabrics, with a dedicated focus on developing industry-leading new and unique underlayment products designed for the
Global investment firm Carlyle has acquired a majority stake in CSS AG (CSS), a German business software provider with a focus on accounting, controlling and human resources (HR) software. Majority shareholder Michael Friemel will retain a large minority stake in CSS and will continue to lead the company as CEO.
BC Partners is to acquire a controlling stake in Pet City, pet retailer in Greece. Specific terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The deal represents the first investment of BC Partners GR Investment LP (BCPGR), a special purpose fund which seeks to invest in and support high-growth small
Vestwell, a fintech engine powering leading workplace savings programmes, is to acquire Sumday, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon) managing and administers 529 college savings, 529A ABLE, and Secure Choice/Auto-IRA state-sponsored savings programs. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. BNY Mellon
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