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JWI Capital Invests in Weaver Express

JWI Capital, a Cleveland, Ohio based investment firm, has completed a controlling equity investment in Weaver Express Blower Services, an installer and manufacturer of compost-based filter socks and other compost-based products for erosion and sediment control applications. Weaver’s compost-based filter sock products and services primarily focus on eliminating or minimising

Saxon acquires Schlumberger rig management business

SES Holdings Ltd (Saxon) has merged its rig business with the business of the Schlumberger Rig Management Group. Under the terms of the transaction, 14 Schlumberger land drilling rigs and crews in Oman, Pakistan, and Venezuela will become part of Saxon’s expanded international operations. Saxon will also provide technical drilling

HIG Capital names Marc Kramer MD in New York Office

Global private equity firm HIG Capital has named Marc Kramer as Managing Director in the firm’s New York office. Kramer, who joined HIG Capital in September, 2011 to invest out of the USD1.5 billion pool of equity capital allocated to HIG’s Middle Market investments, will be responsible for all aspects

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Janet Gurwitch joins Castanea Partners

Janet Gurwitch has joined tprivate equity firm Castanea Partners as Operating Partner. Gurwitch has over fifteen years of executive experience in the personal care, luxury, and branded consumer products sectors. Prior to joining Castanea, he was the founder and CEO of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, a leading, global beauty brand. Under

RCPDirect closes with USD110m in committed capital

RCP Advisors, an independent sponsor of private equity funds-of-funds, secondary funds, and co-investment funds focused on North American lower middle market buyouts, has announced the closing of its first co-investment fund, the USD110 million RCPDirect, LP.   “RCP’s strategy has always been to partner with the best managers in the

Private Equity offer for mobile banking specialist Parseq goes unconditional

The takeover bid for Parseq (AIM: PSQ) by CEO Rami Cassis, backed by Nova Capital Management and Dover Street VII LLP (the close-ended private investment fund controlled by HarbourVest Partners, LLC), has been declared unconditional.  The offer, at 9p per Parseq share, was made via CNH Bidco, a newly-incorporated company

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KKR announces investment in China outfitters

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co’s KKR China Growth Fund has entered into a definitive agreement to invest USD60 million into China Outfitters Holdings Limited (China Outfitters), a leading menswear retailer in China. KKR was a cornerstone investor in China Outfitters’ Initial Public Offering. China Outfitters is a leading and fast-growing

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