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KKR to acquire Alliant Insurance Services from Blackstone

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is to acquire speciality insurance brokerage firm Alliant Insurance Services from Blackstone. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Tom Corbett, chairman and chief executive of Alliant, says: “This transaction marks the next phase of Alliant’s growth and offers us an exciting opportunity to continue to

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Australian PE/VC transaction value and volume steady in 2012

In spite of the difficult macroeconomic climate – hampered by the European and American debt crises – Australian private equity and venture capital transaction value and volume remained consistent in 2012, according to the fourth annual AVCAL/Pacific Strategy Deal Metrics survey. Respondents to the survey, which covers AUD77.7bn worth of

Hogan Lovells advises Hay Tor Capital on Neonet acquisition

Hogan Lovells has advised Hay Tor Capital on its acquisition of a majority shareholding in Neonet from Nordic Capital Fund VII. The transaction was announced on 16 November 2012. Neonet is a Swedish independent brokerage/execution service provider at the forefront of electronic trading. Hay Tor Capital is a specialist financial

Highlander Partners acquires ProService AT

Private equity investment firm Highlander Partners has acquired ProService Agent Transferowy, a transfer agent services provider in Poland, from the Enterprise Investors portfolio company Skarbiec Holding. ProService AT is a transfer agent services provider for investment and pension funds in Poland.   Highlander Partners, an American investment firm with an

Hancocks completes MBO backed by H2 and Investec

Hancocks Group, which includes Hancocks Cash and Carry, has been sold to its management and H2 Equity Partners. The new ownership sees both Andrew and Adrian Hancock step back from the company.   Established in 1962 by Andrew and Adrian’s father Ray Hancock, the Hancocks Group has been owned and

Peterson Partners exits investment in Vivint

Peterson Partners has exited its investment in Vivint. Blackstone Capital Partners VI, a fund managed by Blackstone on behalf of its private equity investors, purchased the entirety of Peterson’s equity interest. “We are extremely proud to be part of one of the largest private company transactions in the state of

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Mobile Fun appoints Altium Capital to explore possible sale

Mobile Fun, an online retailer for mobile device accessories, has appointed corporate finance firm Altium Capital to advise on a possible trade sale. Founded in 2000, the independently-owned online retailer is seeking a buyer to support the company in achieving its international expansion ambitions. In the financial year ending 31

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American Industrial Partners acquires US operating subsidiaries of Hampson Aerospace

Middle market private equity firm American Industrial Partners has acquired the US operating subsidiaries (AIP Aerospace) of Hampson Industries. The transaction marks the fund’s fifth investment in 2012 and will be made out of American Industrial Partners Capital Fund V, AIP’s USD717.5m fund that closed in December 2011. AIP Aerospace,

Hogan Lovells advises on acquisition of Xafinity Consulting by CBPE Capital

Hogan Lovells has advised the management of Xafinity Consulting on the firm’s acquisition by CBPE Capital from the Equiniti Group, announced on 16 November 2012. CBPE is a private equity firm which invests in companies seeking growth or development capital. Xafinity has over 350 employees operating from six regional UK

Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners acquires Sleep Innovations

Sleep Innovations, a specialist in designing and manufacturing sleep solutions and comfort products, has been acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners. The private investment firm specialises in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies. Terms of the private transaction, which was announced on 18 October 2012, have not

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