Private equity investor Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone), has entered into exclusive negotiations with Weinberg Capital Partners (Weinberg) for the acquisition of Bruneau. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and consultation with employee representative bodies.   Bruneau is one of France’s leading online distributors of office furniture and supplies. Founded

Newgate Private Equity has agreed to acquire Arle Capital Partners Limited (ACPL), manager of the Candover 2005 and Candover 2008 Funds, as well as various co-investment vehicles. Following completion ACPL, under Newgate’s ownership, will continue to manage the remaining investment in Expro International Group Holdings Limited (Expro), and oversee the

Banking solutions company Cennox has bought the European business of 3SI Security Systems (3SI), a specialist in asset protection and GPS tracking technology. The acquisition follows Cennox’s purchase of Diebold UK & Ireland in June – a leading ATM maker – after receiving an additional investment from its equity partner

The Irish Infrastructure Fund (IIF), managed by Irish Life Investment Managers and AMP Capital, is to acquire a 78 per cent stake in Ireland’s largest wholesale-only carrier, enet. IIF will form a partnership with existing shareholder Granahan McCourt Capital, a worldwide investor in telecoms and media infrastructure. Granahan McCourt Capital’s