Audax Private Equity has formed a platform in the specialty coatings and adhesives markets through the acquisition of California Products Corporation (CPC), together with its existing investment in Nicoat, a formulator of specialty packaging and printing coatings. CPC expands the platform into the architectural, sports surfaces, and specialty construction coatings
A new qualification, the Certificate in Finance and Technology (CFT), has launched as the first and only global qualification designed specifically for technologists in financial institutions. The CFT is unique in giving technology professionals in financial services organisations a genuine understanding of the business context in which they operate. By
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is to acquire Interactive Data Corporation (IDC), a provider of financial market data, analytics and related trading solutions, from Silver Lake and Warburg Pincus. The acquisition is valued at approximately USD5.2 billion, including USD3.65 billion in cash and USD1.55 billion in ICE common stock, and adds technology
Browne Jacobson’s corporate finance team has advised the management of Gala Coral on the GBP241m acquisition of Gala Bingo Holdings Limited (Gala Bingo) by Caledonia Investments plc (‘Caledonia). With its Headquarters situated in Nottingham, Gala Bingo manages 130 clubs throughout the UK and holds an impressive 38% market share with
Specialist private equity investor Calculus Capital Ltd is seeking to raise up to GBP8 million through a new D share class offer for the Calculus VCT. Proceeds from the fundraising will be used to follow Calculus Capital’s proven strategy of investing in well-established smaller companies with capable and experienced management
Ambienta has sold its portfolio company Envirogen Group, formerly Amplio Filtration Group (Envirogen), to a syndicate of investors led by UK fund manager Promethean Investments. Envirogen Group, established in 2009 by Riccardo Segat and Andrea Davi – who acted as CEO – is a UK based mid-sized international provider
The Georgian Co-Investment Fund (GCF), a USD6 billion private equity fund based in Georgia, and Georgian construction company AXIS are to build Axis Towers, twin skyscrapers which, when complete, will be the tallest buildings in Tiblisi. GCF will own 50 per cent of the completed development, while the other 50
Linklaters has appointed Matt Keogh (pictured) as Global Practice Head of the Investment Management Group, succeeding Scott Bowie. The role is for a four year term with effect from 15 October 2015. A partner since 2012, Keogh’s practice includes all aspects of institutional investment products and transactions acting for both
Indos Financial, the UK’s only independent AIFMD depositary, is adding to its team with the appointment of Andrew Watson (pictured), a chartered accountant with over 14 years experience within the private equity and financial service industry. Watson joins INDOS Financial’s London office and will manage the firm’s growing private equity
minicabit, a UK-based online mini-cab price comparison and booking service, has secured GBP1.4 million in funding from some of the UK’s best known investors and business leaders. The funding was heavily oversubscribed, led by Hambro Perks alongside the team at Oakley Capital. Hambro Perks recently backed Laundrapp, the on-demand app
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