The Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA), the trade body representing the largest sector of the financial services industry in Ireland, has responded positively to the European Commission’s Green Paper on Capital Markets Union (CMU). CMU is a project to build a genuine single market for capital in the EU by
Propel Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing and creating value in leading consumer brands, has acquired Buzz Bee Toys. Buzz Bee Toys, a diverse line of active play toys, will join the ALEX BRANDS family of brands, which includes ALEX TOYS, POOF, SLINKY, SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER, IDEAL, ZOOB,
Poundworld Retail Ltd (“Poundworld” or the “Company”), a leading value variety retailer in the United Kingdom, today announced an agreement under which Private investment firm TPG is to acquire a majority stake in Poundworld to support the founder-led Company as it enters the next chapter of its dynamic growth. Founder
Toronto-based Serruya Private Equity (SPE) has acquired high performance audio specialist Tivoli Audio to serve as its flagship consumer electronics brand. SPE is a leading investment firm with a longstanding and successful history of enhancing brands. SPE's portfolio of consumer brands has over USD1.5 billion in system-wide revenues. Michael Serruya,
The New Zealand Private Equity and Venture Capital Monitor, released today, recorded the highest value of mid-market deals (investment and divestment) in the twelve years of the Monitor and the highest number of deals since 2008. The level of deals with disclosed values increased to NZD243.5m from NZD191.5m in 2013.
Private investment firm Centerbridge Partners has completed the acquisition of Great Wolf Resorts from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. The acquisition was announced in March 2015. "This marks an exciting new chapter for Great Wolf Resorts," says Kimberly K Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "All
Vintage Italia, the maker of the Pasta Chips brand of pasta snacks, has received a new growth equity financing from Silas Capital, via private equity marketplace CircleUp. The capital will be used to accelerate the growth of the Pasta Chips brand by expanding distribution, introducing new products and engaging with
Private equity investor Advent International has submitted a binding offer to acquire Ammeraal Beltech, a specialist in light-weight process and conveyor belting, from Gamma Holding, a holding company owned by Gilde Buy Out Partners (Gilde) and Parcom Capital Management. The terms of the offer have not been disclosed. The relevant
The Wellcome Trust has acquired marina operator Premier Marinas Limited (PML) from the BlackRock UK Property Fund (“BlackRock”) for an undisclosed amount. PML’s existing operations include: • Over 5,000 wet and dry berths, and shore storage for over 2,000 boats, including fully serviced boatyard facilities. • 300,000 square feet of
Taking another significant step in building digital and video platforms to drive future growth, Verizon Communications is to acquires AOL Inc for USD50 per share–- an estimated total value of approximately USD4.4 billion. Verizon’s acquisition further drives its LTE wireless video and OTT (over-the-top video) strategy. The agreement will also
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