WH Smith is to acquire InMotion, a North American airport-based retailer of digital travel accessories, for USD198 million (GBP155 million). Established in 1998, InMotion operates a concession portfolio of 114 stores across 43 airports in the United States, with a presence in nine of the top ten, and 22 of
Independent Growth Finance (IGF), an independent asset-based lender, has secured significant new senior lending to facilitate its continued growth. The new funding comes as IGF continues to outperform its ambitious growth plans. The senior finance facility is provided by RBS, British Business Investments (BBI), HSBC and ABN AMRO Commercial
Foresight Group has made a GBP2 million investment into Merseyside-based Fieldway Supplies Limited, a provider of fire alarm and electrical installation, maintenance and repair services to a wide range of public-sector bodies and companies across the North West. Fieldway primarily services Housing Associations but also provides merchant services, compliance services,
CVC Capital Partners’ Growth Fund (CVC) and GRO Capital (GRO) are to become the new majority shareholders of Omada A/S, a provider of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) software and services, and will provide further capital to the company to accelerate growth. CVC Growth Partners and GRO will partner with
Private equity firm Vector Capital has provided a USD100 million second lien term loan to support the Permira Funds’ acquisition of Synamedia from Cisco. Synamedia (formerly Cisco’s Service Provider Video Software Solutions business), is a leading video software solutions provider serving Cable, Telecom, Over-the-Top and Direct-to-Home operators. The business consists
Gide has advised the Icicle group, a high-end Chinese fashion brand, on its buy-out of the luxury label Carven through its subsidiary in Paris. As part of the deal, Icicle is acquiring the design house, its remaining four stores in France, and all employees. The eco-friendly fashion company, based in
Sentinel Capital Partners (Sentinel), a private equity firm that invests in promising companies in the lower mid-market, has acquired Holley Performance Products (Holley), a specialist in branded performance products for automotive enthusiasts. Sentinel acquired Holley from Lincolnshire Management, Inc. and will combine Holley with Driven Performance Brands (Driven), a platform
Glennmont Partners is to acquire Project Goudelancourt, a 16.8 MW wind farm located in Northern France. The wind farm was developed and is currently under construction by Enertrag, a leading German developer that has installed over 660 wind turbines. The wind farm is powered by seven Nordex N117 turbines and
An affiliate of middle-market private equity firm Gemspring Capital has completed an investment in Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation (Fiesta), a specialist in the markets for non-standard auto insurance and tax preparation services. Fiesta targets traditionally underserved Hispanic communities by empowering “Latinos serving Latinos” through its franchise business model. The Company
Covercraft Industries has acquired Carver Industries, a manufacturer of premium-quality, custom-fit and semi-custom fit protective covers for the marine industry. This latest acquisition enhances Covercraft’s world-leading pattern library and expands the company’s assortment of custom-fit vehicle protection products. Based in South Carolina, Carver Industries produces a wide array of
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