IP Solutions, a specialist communications technology provider, has secured investment from leading mid-market private equity firm LDC to accelerate its growth strategy. The firm, which works with well-known names such as National Geographic, Oak Furniture Land and Secret Escapes, will also have access to significant additional capital from LDC to
Middle market private equity firm HGGC has completed the acquisition of ServiceTick by Davies Group Ltd, an insurance and claims service provider. ServiceTick marks the fourth add-on acquisition for the Davies Group platform since HGGC acquired the business in January 2017. Norwich, UK-based ServiceTick, which provides digital customer experience
Private equity house WestBridge Capital has exited Vista Retail Support, following its acquisition by LDC for GBP29.4million. The deal represents the third time the company has been acquired by private equity buyers, with WestBridge having bought the business from Finance Wales in May 2014 for GBP12.3million. Vista, which generated sales
GCA Altium has acted as financial and nominated adviser on the IPO of Footasylum plc, a UK-based fashion retailer focusing on the branded footwear and apparel markets. The IPO valued the business at GBP171.3 million raising GBP65.4 million for Footasylum and existing shareholders, with the first day of dealings taking
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Zotos International Inc, the North American Hair Professional business of Shiseido Company, Limited for USD485 million. The acquisition comprises leading hair professional brands such as Joico and Zotos Professional. In fiscal 2016, Zotos International Inc. reported sales of about USD230 million and employed
Noerr has advised the four partners of the digital consulting company etventure on the takeover by Ernst & Young (EY). Berlin-based partner Hans Radau and senior associate Armin Bartsch acted as lead advisors in the transaction. etventure specialises in digital consultancy and company building. The company has more than 250
Litigation finance specialist Pravati Capital has launched Pravati Credit Fund III, LP to capitalise on opportunities in the burgeoning litigation finance sector. Litigation finance is the area where participants involved in some sort of legal action either require or desire funding to bridge the gap until settlement proceeds are released.
Glennmont Partners has successfully completed the refinancing of SER for EUR190m, one of Italy’s largest operating wind portfolios, with 245 MW of installed capacity. The transaction is Italy’s first bond ever in the wind sector and is part of Glennmont’s ongoing activities to realise additional value from its operational assets.
BGF has exited its investment in digital marketing company Zone following its acquisition by Cognizant (CTSH), one of the world’s leading professional services companies. The acquisition is expected to close in 2017. Upon completion, Zone will become part of the Cognizant Digital Business Practice, enhancing the breadth and depth of
Céréa Capital II has acquired, from Azulis Capital, Store Novation (with its two main subsidiaries Sitour and Caractères), a French leader in point-of-sale advertising solutions (signage, price labelling, merchandising, and in-store theatre material), mainly for large-scale food retailers. With sales of nearly EUR40 million and roughly 150 employees, Store Novation
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