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Malwarebytes acquires Binisoft

Malwarebytes, a malware prevention and remediation solution, has acquired Binisoft to strengthen its platform for protecting endpoints by integrating the top Windows Firewall Control tool. The management software allows admins quick access to Windows Firewall settings and enhances the management functionality of networking rules for each application.   Continued increases

Permira sells Magento Commerce to Adobe for USD1.68bn

A company backed by private equity firm Permira is to sell Magento Commerce, a specialist in cloud digital commerce, to Adobe in an all-cash transaction for USD1.68 billion.  Hillhouse Capital, the Asia-focused investment firm, will also sell its stake in Magento to Adobe in this transaction.   Magento Commerce was

Nexxus sells portfolio company Maak Arca Holding

Nexxus has sold portfolio company Maak Arca Holding, a platform of construction and decoration businesses in Mexico, to a group of Mexican private investors. The divestment was made through the spin-off and sale of the subsidiaries Mármoles Arca and Madarca, companies specialised in the distribution and sale of natural stones

Arlington Capital Partners to sell Polaris Alpha to Parsons

Arlington Capital Partners has agreed to sell Polaris Alpha, a provider of mission solutions for complex defence, intelligence, and security customers, as well as to other US federal government customers, to Parsons. Parsons’ acquisition of Polaris Alpha will be the latest in the company’s series of strategic investments focused on

Sovereign exits accident management services provider Kindertons

UK private Equity firm Sovereign Capital Partners, has exited its investment in Kindertons, a nationwide provider of outsourced accident management services for motor insurers and insurance brokers, together with claims management services, to ExamWorks, a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners. Completion is subject to change of control consent

Sandton Capital Partners acquires VVB Engineering Ltd

Sandton Capital Partners, a special situations investment fund, has acquired VVB Engineering Ltd (VVB), a specialist mechanical and electrical contractor, for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1991; VVB is one of the leading contractors in the UK, for mechanical and electrical works in the construction and installation of tunnels. The

Emerson to acquire Aventics

Emerson (EMR) has agreed on terms to acquire Aventics from Triton for a cash purchase price of EUR527 million. Aventics is among the global leaders in smart pneumatics technologies that power machine and factory automation applications.   Emerson is a leader in fluid automation technologies for process and industrial applications,

Wabtec and GE Transportation to merge

Wabtec Corporation is to merge with GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE). The combination will make Wabtec a Fortune 500, global transportation leader in rail equipment, software and services, with operations in more than 50 countries. Under the agreement, which has been approved by the Boards of

Ropes & Gray advises Epiris on Club Company acquisition

Ropes & Gray has advised private equity firm Epiris on its acquisition of The Club Company, a UK-based country club operator, from a company affiliated with Lone Star Funds. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   The Club Company operates 13 country clubs predominantly located in central

Ropes & Gray advises Nordic Capital on new EUR4.3bn fundraising

Ropes & Gray has advised Nordic Capital, a private equity investor in the Nordic region, on the successful closing of its ninth fund. The oversubscribed fund, which raised EUR4.3 billion, exceeded its EUR3.5 billion target by 23 per cent in seven months. The fundraising – Fund IX – enjoyed a

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