An affiliate of alternative investment platform FAB Partners is to acquire US private debt investment manager CIFC for approximately USD333 million in cash. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CIFC shareholders will be entitled to receive USD11.46 in cash per share – USD11.36 per share as consideration in the
Affiliates of Siris Capital Group have completed the acquisition of Xura, a provider of digital communications services, in a transaction valued at approximately USD643 million. The deal, which was initially announced on 23 May, was approved by a majority of Xura's shareholders on 16 August. In connection with the
Global University Systems (GUS) is to acquire Arden University, an online distance and blended learning university with 6,500 students, from US-based Capella Education Company. Aaron Etingen, founder and CEO of GUS, says: “I am pleased to announce Arden University as the newest member of Global University Systems, with its strong
Audax Private Equity is selling Laborie Medical technologies to Patricia Industries, a part of Investor AB. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Laborie Medical Technologies is a provider of medical devices for urological, pelvic health and gastrointestinal applications. The company’s products are used in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence
The USD1bn Club of infrastructure investors, a group of 69 institutional investors that have allocated USD1 billion or more to the asset class, have become dominant players in the infrastucture fundraising market, according to research by Preqin. More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of the USD1bn Club have a separate
Pricoa Capital Group provided more than USD5.3 billion of private capital in the first half of 2016 to companies and projects globally, increasing its overall portfolio to a record high of approximately USD76 billion in total assets. Pricoa Capital Group is the private placement arm of PGIM, the global investment
Investec Growth & Acquisition Finance has supported the recapitalisation of Romford-based aviation business Farsound by Rubicon Partners and Grovepoint Capital, an investment partnership focused on the acquisition of industrial businesses in Europe and North America. Farsound is a global supply chain provider and manufacturer of consumable component parts to the
Shareholders of visual analytics software specialist Qlik have approved the sale of the company to private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo. With the shareholder vote complete, all approvals required to complete the transaction have been received and the transaction is expected to close on 22 August 2016. Upon closing,
Clearwater International has advised the owners of Dutch European Camping Group (ECG) on its sale to French Homair Group (HOMAIR), a provider of camping holidays. In 2016, ECG will assist more than 100,000 guests when booking their camping holidays and short family vacations. The majority of holidays sold are camping
Mid-market private equity investor Equistone Partners Europe has acquired a majority stake in United Initiators (UI), investing alongside the firm’s current management. Equistone has acquired the business from Vision Capital and Speyside Equity for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in Pullach, Germany, UI is the largest focused global producer of
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