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Arlington Capital Partners to sell Polaris Alpha to Parsons

Arlington Capital Partners has agreed to sell Polaris Alpha, a provider of mission solutions for complex defence, intelligence, and security customers, as well as to other US federal government customers, to Parsons. Parsons’ acquisition of Polaris Alpha will be the latest in the company’s series of strategic investments focused on

Sovereign exits accident management services provider Kindertons

UK private Equity firm Sovereign Capital Partners, has exited its investment in Kindertons, a nationwide provider of outsourced accident management services for motor insurers and insurance brokers, together with claims management services, to ExamWorks, a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners. Completion is subject to change of control consent

Sandton Capital Partners acquires VVB Engineering Ltd

Sandton Capital Partners, a special situations investment fund, has acquired VVB Engineering Ltd (VVB), a specialist mechanical and electrical contractor, for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1991; VVB is one of the leading contractors in the UK, for mechanical and electrical works in the construction and installation of tunnels. The

Emerson to acquire Aventics

Emerson (EMR) has agreed on terms to acquire Aventics from Triton for a cash purchase price of EUR527 million. Aventics is among the global leaders in smart pneumatics technologies that power machine and factory automation applications.   Emerson is a leader in fluid automation technologies for process and industrial applications,

Wabtec and GE Transportation to merge

Wabtec Corporation is to merge with GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE). The combination will make Wabtec a Fortune 500, global transportation leader in rail equipment, software and services, with operations in more than 50 countries. Under the agreement, which has been approved by the Boards of

Ropes & Gray advises Epiris on Club Company acquisition

Ropes & Gray has advised private equity firm Epiris on its acquisition of The Club Company, a UK-based country club operator, from a company affiliated with Lone Star Funds. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   The Club Company operates 13 country clubs predominantly located in central

BGF makes GBP3m investment in Ruroc

Action sports protection brand Ruroc has received a GBP3 million investment from BGF, adding further firepower to its international growth plans. The Ruroc range – which includes its signature full-face helmet with detachable face mask and the world’s first fully ventilated magnetic lens goggles – is gaining rapid traction across

Edge Investments leads GBP4m investment in kids’ activities marketplace Hoop

Creative industries specialist, Edge Investments (Edge), has invested in a significant shareholding in Hoop, a fast-growing marketplace which helps families find and book organised local activities for children and the organisers of those activities to increase their profitability. From local baby and toddler groups to swimming lessons, from drama classes

Maranon Capital provides senior financing for Comvest Partners’ acquisition of Engage2Excel

Maranon Capital has acted as Joint Lead Arranger for a senior credit facility to support Comvest Partners’ acquisition of Engage2Excel (E2E). E2E, headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, is a leading provider of employee recognition, sales incentives, talent acquisition and consumer loyalty solutions and services. E2E’s solutions focus on attracting, retaining,

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