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EQT to acquire SUSE from Micro Focus in USD2.5bn deal

The EQT VIII fund (EQT VIII) is to acquire SUSE, a global provider of open source infrastructure software for large enterprises, from the global infrastructure software business Micro Focus International plc (Micro Focus) in a USD2.535 billion deal. The transaction is subject to Micro Focus shareholder and customary regulatory approvals.  

Aretex Capital Partners closes first investment

New private equity firm Aretex Capital Partners has closed its first transaction, the acquisition of Alerian, a provider of energy infrastructure indices and market intelligence based in Dallas, which was announced in May 2018. The investment is representative of Aretex’s strategy to invest in founder-led businesses with multiple growth levers.

Natixis acquires MV Credit

Natixis Investment Managers has expanded its private debt capabilities with the acquisition of a MV Credit, a European Credit specialist focused on upper mid-cap private debt. The acquisition providing investors with access to a wide range of strategies in private equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure. MV Credit will

ORIX Corporation USA to acquire NXT Capital

ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) is to acquire NXT Capital, a provider of structured financing to the US middle market. “The acquisition of NXT Capital is one step forward in expanding our product set within our third-party asset management platform and achieving continued growth through strategic relationships,” says Hideto Nishitani,

Linley & Simpson secures GBP10m growth investment from LDC

LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity investor, has made a GBP10 million investment in Yorkshire property agency Linley & Simpson to support its expansion. Founded by Will Linley and Nick Simpson 20 years ago, Linley & Simpson is a market-leading residential lettings and sales agency based in Horsforth, Leeds.

Green Arrow-backed TFM Automotive & Industry acquires Spiral Ingranaggi

Green Arrow Capital SGR, on behalf of Private Equity Fund 3 has executed the first add-on for its portfolio company TFM Automotive & Industry SpA, acquiring the 100 per cent of Spiral Ingranaggi Srl. The company, specialising in the production of small and medium-sized gears, both cylindrical and conical, with

Third Seven Group acquires stake in UDIS Capital Partners

Third Seven Group, an investment bank (Third Seven Capital) and registered investment advisory firm (Third Seven Advisors), has acquired a stake in boutique investment management consultancy UDIS Capital Partners (UDIS). UDIS specialises in introducing foreign and domestic capital, managing cross-border transactions and providing foreign currency solutions.   Third Seven currently

Audax Private Equity acquires Revolution Dancewear

Audax Private Equity (Audax) has partnered with the existing management team to acquire Revolution Dancewear (Revolution), a global supplier of dance recital costumes, competition costumes, footwear, and dancewear. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   Geoffrey S Rehnert, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Audax Group, says: “Revolution is a recognised

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