Cross Atlantic Capital Partners (XACP) has completed the exit of its investment in Health Market Science (HMS) with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to acquire the supplier of health care professional data. “Cross Atlantic Capital Partners’ investment, completed in 2010, allowed HMS to invest heavily in its technology platform which enabled us
Polaris Private Equity (Polaris) has successfully completed a first closing of its fourth private equity fund – Polaris Private Equity IV – at DKK2.2 billion (EUR300 million). The fund, which is believed to have a target size of DKK3.0 billion, became operational as of 1 January 2015, simultaneous with the
With As the first AIFMD reporting deadline for many managers of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) looming large on 30 January 2015, firms may turn to outsourcing to meet their obligations. A survey conducted by the Financial Services team of Moore Stephens highlighted that only half of AIFMs are fully aware
Private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners has acquired United Flexible Group, a specialist in flexible engineered solutions for the transfer of fluids and gases in extreme environments. The company is a proactive partner to blue chip OEMs operating in several attractive end-markets including aerospace/defence, satellite, power generation, general industrial, oil/gas,
Prism Medical, a manufacturer and provider of specialist mobility and handling equipment, has completed the acquisition of The Mobility Equipment Company (TMEC) for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which was transacted with support from leading mid-market private equity provider LDC, who invested in the GBP30million acquisition of Prism Medical in
Over the past year, a total of 7,474 venture capital financings were announced globally with an aggregate value of USD86.6bn, according to Preqin. This represents an 11% fall in the number of financings taking place compared to 2013, but a 58% rise in the aggregate value of deals compared to
Private equity house Key Capital Partners (KCP) has exited its investment in Nurse Plus to a secondary MBO funded by Sovereign Capital (Sovereign) and led by Nurse Plus CEO Heath Blake and MD Pamela Bruce. The transaction gives KCP an attractive return on its original investment and represents the firm's
One of the inherent risks to investing in hedge funds is the inherent volatility of performance. A top fund today might be the worst tomorrow. In Preqin’s latest November Hedge Fund Spotlight report, which looks at this year’s top 100 performing hedge funds, only three funds feature on the list
KKR has sold its remaining stake in Alliance Boots to Walgreens Boots Alliance following the exercise by Walgreens of the call option to acquire the remaining 55% of Alliance Boots as the second step of the overall transaction. In August 2012, Walgreens acquired 45% of Alliance Boots in the first
Private equity investment firm Pamplona Capital Management is to acquire Charter NEX Films, subject to customary conditions, including expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2015. Charter NEX Films is a leading independent producer of high
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