Blackstone has agreed to acquire Clarus, a global life sciences investment firm that has raised USD2.6 billion since its founding. Clarus, with offices in the life sciences hubs of Boston and San Francisco, is focused on funding growth-stage investments, often in partnership with major biopharmaceutical companies through R&D collaborations. These investments
Greencoat UK Wind (UKW) is to acquire Belltown Power’s 75 per cent stake in Tom nan Clach wind farm for a headline consideration of GBP126 million, including a share of project finance debt. Tom nan Clach is located in Nairnshire, Scotland, and is currently in the final stages of construction.
Corin, backed by the Permira Funds, is to acquire Global Orthopaedic Technology (GOT) an Australian-based orthopaedic implant designer and manufacturer. The acquisition will strengthen Corin’s position as a global leader in the hip and knee joint replacement market, and is a testament to Corin’s accelerated global expansion and focus on
Souter Investments has sold OnniBus.com, a Finnish intercity bus operator, to Koiviston Auto. OnniBus.com was founded by Finnish entrepreneurs Lauri Helke, Petteri Rantala and Pekka Motto in 2012 and quickly became a disruptive influence on the Finnish intercity transport market. Following growth capital investment from Souter Investments in 2014,
Locum’s Nest, an app that connects doctors to locum work in hospitals, has raised GBP3 million in further funding from Albion Capital Group, an independent investment manager, and IDO Investments. Locum’s Nest, an app that connects doctors to locum work in hospitals, has raised GBP3 million in further funding from
Electra Private Equity is to seek shareholder approval for a possible sale of its UK restaurant chain TGI Fridays. The move is part of a wider strategic review of the private equity firm’s business which could see its whole portfolio liquidated. Electra has already disposed of its non-controlling stakes in
City law firm Wedlake Bell has advised Global Risk Partners Group (GRP) on its acquisition of U-Sure Insurance Services Ltd (U-Sure), a firm specialising in property insurance. The acquisition further strengthens GRP’s expanding Underwriting division. The deal has received regulatory approval and the deal value is undisclosed. GRP is
Law firm Paul Hastings has advised Saba Software, a portfolio company of Vector Capital, on its acquisition of Lumesse, a provider of talent acquisition, talent management and learning experience technology in Europe. The Paul Hastings team was led by San Francisco partners Steve Camahort and Dana Kromm and also included partner Garrett Hayes and associate Sam Waite in
Mid-market private equity investor LDC has completed the sale of Seabrook, the Yorkshire crisp brand, to leading snack brand Calbee (UK) Ltd for an undisclosed sum. LDC backed the management buyout of the business in July 2015 to support its growth. Over the past three years, Seabrook has continued to
Graycliff Partners has completed the acquisition of Pebble Technology International (PebbleTec), a designer and manufacturer of high quality swimming pool finishes. Graycliff purchased the business from a small group of individual shareholders. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, PebbleTec is the globally recognised brand leader in swimming pool finishes, specializing in high
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