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Investcorp sells SourceMedia to Observer Capital

Investcorp, a provider and manager of alternative investment products, has completed the sale of SourceMedia to Observer Capital. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Investcorp originally acquired SourceMedia, inclusive of its Accuity affiliate, from the Thomson Corporation in 2004. Through Investcorp's stewardship, SourceMedia made significant investments and changes

Fortress successfully closes transportation and infrastructure fund

Fortress Investment Group has held the successful close of Fortress Worldwide Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI) at its cap of USD995 million in total commitments.  FTAI was originally raised as a USD395 million fund; this was followed by a subsequent “top up” private capital raise of USD600 million of additional

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Vance Street Capital acquires Eirtech Aviation

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital and its affiliates have acquired Eirtech Aviation, a specialist aviation coating services company headquartered in Shannon, Ireland. Eirtech will be combined with existing Vance Street portfolio companies, Leading Edge Aviation Services and Associated Painters, to form International Aerospace Coatings.   The combined

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Boston Millennia Partners realises USD105m from sale of two portfolio companies

The sale of two portfolio companies – Precision Dermatology, and CardioMEMS – has seen the limited partners of private equity firm Boston Millennia Partners realise USD10.5 million. With the receipt of Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance, the acquisition of Precision Dermatology by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, for USD500 million, closed on 7 July.   On

Blackstone and Goldman Sachs merchant banking division complete Ipreo acquisition

Ipreo Holdings has been acquired by private equity funds managed by Blackstone and the Goldman Sachs merchant banking division. The business has been acquired from affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR). Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   "Ipreo is an extraordinary company with tremendous potential for growth,"

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New tax-efficient tech fund to invest in UK gaming, e-commerce and digital start-ups

Technology investment specialist Mercia Fund Management is launching a fund offering tax-efficient investment in the UK’s fast-growing digital economy. The Mercia Digital Fund will use the hybrid structure of Mercia’s previous three tax efficient funds, combining the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), to invest in

Calera Capital acquires United Site Services

Middle market private equity firm Calera Capital has partnered with management to acquire United Site Services (USS), a provider of portable sanitation, temporary fencing and related site services. USS has over 1,500 employees across 60 branch locations in the US.   James Farrell of Calera Capital says: “CEO Ron Carapezzi

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Partners Group, Duke Street and Tikehau to lead GBP375m acquisition of Voyage Care

A consortium of Duke Street, Partners Group and Tikehau are to acquire Voyage Care on behalf of their clients from HgCapital, in a GBP375 million transaction. Voyage Care, headquartered in Lichfield, UK is a provider of specialist residential services and supported living for people with learning disabilities, associated physical disabilities,

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Ogier Legal advises on launch of EUR800 million Mid Europa Fund IV

Ogier Legal has acted as Guernsey legal adviser to Mid Europa in the establishment of Mid Europa Fund IV, which closed at EUR800 million.  Mid Europa Fund IV is a Guernsey authorised closed-ended investment scheme established primarily to make controlling investments in market leading companies in Central and Eastern Europe

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Jamieson expands into Europe with Spanish JV

Jamieson Corporate Finance, a management advisory firm, has established a Spanish joint venture, Jamieson & Basabe SL. The new business will be headed up by José Basabe, who will be responsible for sourcing and executing management advisory mandates in the Spanish market.   Basabe is a seasoned financier with more

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