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Siparex has record-breaking year in 2017

French private equity investor Siparex enjoyed a record year in 2017 with EUR206 million in investments and EUR213 million in exits reflecting contributions from all of the company’s business segments. The Group’s strong activity in 2017 confirms the pertinence of the Siparex model featuring five business segments (Midmarket, Midcaps, Small

Lovell Minnick completes Tortoise buyout

Tortoise Investments in conjunction with existing management has completed the buyout of Tortoise.   As part of the transaction, the existing management and employees have increased their equity ownership of the company, with many investing additional capital alongside Lovell Minnick, who purchased the equity stake held by Mariner Holdings and

Gridiron names new managing partner

Gridiron Capital has promoted Kevin Jackson to Managing Partner alongside Tom Burger and Gene Conese. Jackson was previously part of the Firm’s investment committee and will continue in that capacity. Jackson joined Gridiron Capital in 2010 as a Vice President and was promoted to Managing Director in 2012 and Senior

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to acquire Ply Gem Holdings

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Ply Gem common stock in a go-private transaction valued at approximately USD2.4 billion.  Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PGEM), is a leading North American building products manufacturer.   Ply Gem’s board of directors unanimously approved the agreement,

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HSBC Alternative Investments launches first dedicated loan fund

HSBC Alternative Investments Limited (HAIL) has launched the HSBC Diversified Loan Fund, combining both loan investing and direct lending within a fully managed, alternative credit solution. With circa USD550m raised so far, the first close for the fund was held on 31 October 2017 and the second one on 19

Carey Olsen reports increased deal activity in natural resources market

A number of significant natural resources transactions in the latter part of last year are representative of an upshift in deal activity across the sector, according to M&A specialist Tony Lane of offshore law firm Carey Olsen. Lane, a partner in Carey Olsen’s Guernsey corporate team, has advised Bushveld Minerals

HIG Capital acquires Town and Country Holdings

An affiliate of HIG Capital (HIG) has acquired Town & Country Holdings (T&C), the parent company of Town & Country Living. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Lakewood, NJ, T&C is the recognised leader in home textiles specializing in table linens, kitchen textiles, rugs, and innovative solution-based home products. The

The Montreux Healthcare Fund acquires Active Assistance

The Montreux Healthcare Fund has completed the purchase of Active Assistance, a provider of care and support for individuals with complex neurological conditions. Active Assistance provides specialist care to individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) in domiciliary and residential settings. Active Assistance also owns the

One Equity Partners acquires majority share in Ericsson Media Solutions

One Equity Partners, a middle market private equity firm, is to acquire a majority stake in Media Solutions, a provider of media processing, delivery and TV service platforms, from Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC).   Ericsson will continue to own a 49 per cent stake in the Company. Additional terms of the private

Ropes & Gray appoints new co-managing partner for London

Global law firm Ropes & Gray has appointed Will Rosen as co-managing partner of its London office, to work alongside current office managing partner Mike Goetz. The appointment starts with immediate effect. Rosen, who is also co-head of the firm’s international practice group, has been a partner at Ropes & Gray

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