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Bacchus Capital exits Qupe investment

Bacchus Capital Management, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, has exited its investment in Qupe, a California Central Coast wine producer. The firm had provided a second lien loan to the winery, which was founded by Bob Lindquist, in March of 2011. "Bob

Oman Oil Company acquires Oxea from Advent International

Advent International has exited its investment in Oxea, one of the largest manufacturers of Oxo chemicals.   Oman Oil Company (OOC), a commercial company wholly owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, will acquire Oxea to strengthen its position in the chemicals sector.   The acquisition is subject

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KKR to acquire The Crosby Group and Acco Material Handling Solutions

Investment firm KKR is to acquire The Crosby Group and Acco Material Handling Solutions from Melrose Industries for approximately USD1.0bn.   With roots dating back to 1885, Crosby is a provider of highly engineered solutions for lifting and rigging applications across the oil and gas, construction, mining and industrial sectors.

Deal Flow Indicator forecasts growth in M&A deal volumes through early 2014

Intralinks’ Q3 2013 Deal Flow Indicator (DFI) predicts an 18 per cent increase in year-over-year early-stage global M&A activity in early 2014, with particularly strong performance in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Latin America.   With overall deal flow only slightly below the record level seen in the

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Electra Partners sells Lil-lets

Electra Partners has agreed to sell its interest in feminine hygiene brand Lil-lets Group to Premier Foods, a South African manufacturer and distributor of fast moving consumer goods.   The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in South Africa.

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Amundi completes acquisition of Smith Breeden

Amundi’s acquisition of Smith Breeden Associates has been finalised following completion of the customary conditions of informing regulatory authorities and gaining approval from certain clients and shareholders.   Smith Breeden Associates is now Amundi Smith Breeden.   Paris, France-based Amundi is a European asset management firm with close to EUR750bn

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Belltown Alpha Renewables completes acquisition of first two projects

Belltown Alpha Renewables has completed the acquisition of a 10.2MWp solar project in Somerset and a 500kW wind project in Wales.   Belltown Alpha Renewables was formed in May 2013 as a joint venture between Belltown Power and Alpha Real Capital, which has committed an initial GBP50m to fund the

GTCR to sell Six3 Systems

Private equity firm GTCR is to sell its portfolio company Six3 Systems to CACI International, a provider of information solutions and services to government customers, for USD820m.   Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Six3 is a high-end national security and defence intelligence services provider focused on developing and acquiring specialised capabilities

Tenex Capital Management to acquire Walter Meier tools business

Tenex Capital Management, a New York based private equity firm focused on middle market investments, is to acquire the machinery and tools business of Walter Meier of Switzerland.   Walter Meier Tools is a manufacturer and marketer of industrial and wood working machinery and equipment under the JET, Wilton and

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Versartis closes USD20m series D venture financing

Versartis has completed a USD20m series D financing led by new investor Sofinnova Ventures.   Existing investors Advent Venture Partners’ Advent Life Sciences fund, Aisling Capital, Amunix Operating, Index Ventures and New Leaf Venture Partners all participated in this round.   As a result of its investment, general partner Srinivas

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