UK targeted mergers and acquisitions saw 485 deals valued at GBP40.6bn in the first half of 2013, down 16.5 per cent and 10.9 per cent by volume and value, respectively, from H1 2012 when they were 581 deals valued at GBP45.6bn, according to data released by MergerMarket. A decline
MPM Capital, a life science-dedicated venture investment firm, has acquired a minority stake in InformedDNA, the largest independent US provider of genetic counselling and genetic benefits management services. The investment from MPM’s SunStates Fund will be used to expand InformedDNA’s current genetic benefits utilisation management offerings while also funding
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners has made the third investment of BioDiscovery 4, its fourth fund dedicated to life sciences, through its participation in the series B financing round of OncoEthix. OncoEthix is a Swiss-based oncology drug development company founded in 2009. Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners participated in
Private equity firm Metric Capital Partners (MCP) has completed its investment in Change of Scandinavia, a leading player in the Nordic lingerie and apparel segment. Headquartered in Farum, Denmark, Change has a strong focus on comfort, value for money, in-store service levels and large product offering with over 100
Madison Dearborn Partners has agreed to buy Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS), a supplier of print-based specialty packaging, from Irving Place Capital. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Multi Packaging Solutions is a manufacturer of high-quality printed folding cartons, labels, and inserts for customers in the healthcare,
Findis, a French specialist in the wholesale distribution of electrical appliances and kitchen supplies, has acquired Ronzier, a Bordeaux-based wholesaler of electrical appliance and audiovisual products. Managed by Jean-Christophe Nicodème, Ronzier is based in the Southwest of France. It had a turnover of EUR15m in 2012 and employs 28
OncoEthix, the Swiss-based specialist in oncology drug development, has closed a series B financing raising CHF18m (USD19m). SV Life Sciences (SVLS) led the financing, joined by new investor Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners. Existing investors including Index Ventures and Endeavour Vision also participated in the round. The proceeds will be
Shazam has raised USD40m from America Movil, the largest wireless carrier in the Americas, and has formalised a strategic business collaboration between the companies for the Americas. The investment will help accelerate Shazam’s ongoing growth in music, continued expansion into television and the development of innovative new products.
MEIF4 AX Holdings SAS, a subsidiary of Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4, which is managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, has made a friendly takeover offer for Theolia. Theolia is an independent wind electricity producer, which operates 1,269 MW of wind capacity on its own account and for third
Intervale Capital has acquired Milam Tool Company, a specialist in the development and commercialisation of solid-body centralisers for horizontal well applications. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Milam has built a premium brand in casing centralization. Intervale is a private equity firm which invests exclusively in oilfield manufacturing and
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