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IK Investment Partners invests in Optimum Group

IK Investment Partners (IK) is to acquire Optimum Group, a European printing and labelling company. Financial terms of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, have not been disclosed. Optimum Group is a printer of self-adhesive labels, banding and shrink sleeves, primarily serving the food and retail market. The Group

Paul Hastings advises as Xavier Niel-led consortium acquires Ireland’s eir

Law firm Paul Hastings is advising a consortium led by NJJ Telecom Europe (NJJ) on the acquisition of a majority of eir, the Irish telecommunications and broadband business. eir had revenue of EUR1.32 billion, and earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation of EUR520 million, in the financial year to

Blue Water Energy and BGF provide ROVOP with GBP56m funding boost

ROVOP Limited (Rovop) an independent operator of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), is to immediately increase its fleet by 50 per cent to meet ongoing customer demand following a funding boost of GBP56 million. Blue Water Energy (BWE) and BGF have jointly committed to the funding which underpins ROVOP’s ambitious

Montreux Healthcare Fund sells Regard Group to AMP Capital

The Montreux Healthcare Fund is selling its primary asset, The Regard Group, to AMP Capital, a specialist investment manager. The Regard Group, which offers industry-leading specialist care for adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues, operates an efficient business with industry leading care quality ratings and occupancy.   The

Arne Lindeman, Caram

Caram to acquire equity interest in Albatris

Carnegie Affiliated Managers (Caram) is to acquire (via its subsidiary Caram Alternative Investments AB) approximately 35 per cent of the equity in Albatris AB (Albatris), with Albatris’ management retaining 65 per cent. Albatris’ ambition is to be a leading investment company in the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) segment of European alternative

Vanterra Capital Backs BIOHM Health

BIOHM Health, a microbiome company has secured funding from New York based private equity firm Vanterra Capital. Vanterra’s strategic investment in BIOHM Health emphasises the firm’s growing activity in the health & wellness sectors.   “Vanterra’s investment in BIOHM Health underscores consumer demand for truly innovative products in the microbiome and

Pine Brook completes sale of majority interest in Amdeo

Pine Brook has completed the sale of its majority ownership interest in Amedeo, an asset manager and principal investor focused on widebody aircraft leasing, to the Company and its management team. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. “Amedeo has been a great investment for Pine Brook, and

Leapfrog sells BIMA stake to Allianz X

LeapFrog Investments, the dedicated investor in financial services and healthcare for emerging consumers, has sold a major stake in BIMA to Allianz X – the digital investment unit of the global insurer and asset manager, Allianz Group – as part of a USD96.6m transaction. Allianz will now partner with BIMA, an emerging

APS Group to expand with BGF funding

Family-owned APS Group, the UK’s largest tomato grower, has secured funding from BGF to support its continued expansion. Headquartered in Cheshire, APS plans to build a new glasshouse to extend capacity at existing sites and make further investments into industry leading, innovative technologies and automation to optimise operational efficiencies.  

Flexera partners with TA Associates

Flexera has entered into a new investment partnership with private equity firm TA Associates.  TA is acquiring equity from existing investors, and will work in partnership with existing lead investor Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’) to continue to grow the company. The transaction is expected to close in February 2018.

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