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European dealmaking downcast, but distressed opportunities emerging, says CMS

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on European dealmaking activity. However, opportunities remain for those willing to take risks, according to the eighth edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket. The report is a comprehensive assessment of dealmaking sentiment in the European

Hg makes new investment in The Citation Group

Hg, a European investor in software and tech-enabled services businesses, has made an investment in The Citation Group (Citation), a provider of tech-enabled, subscription-based HR and Employment law, Health & Safety, and ISO services to SMEs. Citation provides tech-enabled compliance and quality related subscription services to over 40,000 SMEs across

Hunter Street Partners acquires All-Star and launches equipment rental investment platform

Hunter Street Partners (Hunter Street), a Minneapolis-based alternative investment management firm, has launched a scalable platform to invest in equipment rental companies.  Hunter Street has acquired All-Star Equipment Rental of Naples (All-Star), a single-site operator based in Southwest Florida, and will work closely with the company’s management team to evaluate

Blockchain

VNX completes first blockchain tech VC deal in Europe

VNX Exchange, a Luxembourg-based digital asset investment platform, has completed the first VC deal in Europe utilising blockchain tech. The deal sees the issue of EUR1.1 million of asset-backed tokens linked to the investment into Streami Inc, a South Korean blockchain company. Issued on the Ethereum blockchain ERC-20, the asset-backed

Permira funds to acquire European CNS specialty pharmaceutical company Neuraxpharm

A company backed by global private equity firm Permira, has agreed to acquire Neuraxpharm, a European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of the central nervous system (CNS) from funds advised by Apax Partners. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.   With its unique understanding of the

ARQIS advises AVS on SRV Verkehrstechnik acquisition

ARQIS has advised AVS Verkehrssicherung on the acquisition of SRV Verkehrstechnik.SRV was founded in 1990 to meet the high demand for infrastructure services in the former East German states. The professional application of white or yellow road markings in paint, hot or cold plastic is the specialty of SRV. Services

AMP Capital acquires infra tech fibre business VX Fiber

AMP Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in VX Fiber, an international infra tech fibre business headquartered in Sweden, on behalf of investors in its infrastructure equity strategy. VX Fiber has existing operations in South Africa and the UK and is targeting an advanced pipeline of opportunities in the

Funds advised by Apax Partners sell controlling shareholding in Neuraxpharm

Funds advised by Apax Partners (the “Apax Funds”) have agreed to sell their controlling stake in Neuraxpharm, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of central nervous system disorders (CNS), to funds advised by Permira. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.       With a

Odyssey Investment Partners to acquire ProPharma Group

Odyssey Investment Partners (Odyssey) is to acquire ProPharma Group from Linden Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 2001, ProPharma Group is a leading provider of regulatory and compliance services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device customers. The Company’s primary service offerings include regulatory affairs,

BGF to become cornerstone investor in Calnex Solutions

BGF is investing in Calnex Solutions plc, an established provider of test and measurement solutions for the global telecommunications sector, as part of its proposed admission to trading on AIM. The admission is expected to take place on 5 October 2020.     Headquartered in Linlithgow and founded in 2006, Calnex designs

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