The German market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) looks set to burst into life, with an increase in deal activity expected. Corporate transaction managers are flush with cash and coming under growing pressure to invest, but also face tougher competition from the private equity camp. These are the key
Iluka Resources has concluded an investment agreement with the private UK-based Metalysis Limited for an interest of 18.3 per cent of the company. Metalysis has demonstrated that it is able to produce titanium powder directly from Iluka’s main high grade titanium feedstock products of rutile. Iluka’s managing director David
Ardian, formerly AXA Private Equity, has acquired a 49 per cent stake in Micropross, a provider of smart card testing solutions and communicating objects. The transaction was completed alongside Philippe Bacle, CEO, and Max-André Lepoutre, managing director, who continue to lead the company and retain a majority stake in the
Polaris Private Equity has signed an agreement to acquire Louis Poulsen Lighting, a supplier of architectural lighting, and the company’s subsidiaries. Louis Poulsen manufactures and sells lighting fixtures – including the iconic “PH” lamps – to private consumers and professionals. The company’s current owner – Italian Targetti Sankey Group
Facebook’s announced acquisition of WhatsApp for USD16 billion is a simultaneously offensive and defensive move that will send a shiver up the spines of social platforms and telcos worldwide, according to Victor Basta (pictured), managing director of Global M&A advisory firm Magister Advisors… Under Facebook’s ownership we can expect WhatsApp
An affiliate of Sun European Partners has acquired Applied Drilling Technology International (ADTI), an offshore project management business focused on North Sea well design, construction and completion services. The business was acquired from Transocean for an undisclosed value. Established in the UK in 1991, ADTI has managed approximately 370
Private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in AFS Technologies, a provider of software solutions for the consumer packaged goods industry. The investment, in partnership with current AFS management, provides growth capital as well as capital for future acquisitions. “For AFS customers and employees, having
Mid-market private equity provider LDC has completed the sale of its stake in Benson Group in a GBP100m deal with Graphic Packaging International. LDC took a significant stake in Benson Group in December 2011. Based across four production sites, Benson Group is a supplier of printed folding carton board
Middle market private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital has sold Android Industries to a buyer group consortium principally led by Mitsui & Co (USA), Dundee Corporation, Rick Renaud and management. The company will continue to be led by the current executive management team. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
TradeRiver Finance is to increase the level of funding it will make available to UK SMEs following an investment from GLI Finance (GLIF). The investment, which is in the form of equity and debt to the total of GBP2.8m, enables TradeRiver to accelerate its growth plans and offer trade finance
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