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Abraaj Group exits first investment in Angola

The Abraaj Group has exited its investment in Fibrex, a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and other low-pressure plastic pipe products used in the construction industry. Established in 1966, Fibrex initially manufactured woven bags to transport agricultural materials and fertilisers. The company’s product line quickly evolved over time to products

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CMS advises Almirall on acquisition of respiratory disease business by AstraZeneca

Pharmaceutical firm Almirall has agreed with London-based AstraZeneca to transfer its drug platform for respiratory disease treatments. Once the transaction is completed, AstraZeneca will pay USD 875 million for the rights.   Up to USD1.22 billion is additionally payable if certain milestones are reached with regard to the development, launch

Nautic Partners acquires Custom Window Systems

Nautic Partners has partnered with management to acquire Custom Window System, a designer and manufacturer of impact resistant and non-impact windows, doors and porch enclosures. Custom was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Ocala, Florida.   “We believe that Custom has developed into one of the largest and most

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Catterton acquires John Hardy

Catterton, a consumer-focused private equity firm, has acquired designed jewellery brand John Hardy.  Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   Founded in 1975, John Hardy is a luxury designer jewellery brand. Its collections are available at more than 600 retail locations across 27 countries and regions.   The

Evercore to establish European debt advisory business

Evercore is expanding its investment banking capabilities in London through the formation of a new European dedicated debt advisory business. The business will be led by Swag Ganguly who joins the firm as a senior managing director from Rothschild in London. He will be supported by Mark Craig who joins

Mission Creek reports strong PE distribution activity and new client mandates

Mission Creek Capital Partners, an independent investment advisory firm headquartered in San Francisco, has reported strong private equity stock distribution activity and new client mandates. Mission Creek provides private equity and venture capital distribution management services for private equity institutional investors, general partners, executives and entrepreneurs.   Mission Creek currently

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Bridges Ventures-backed Alina Homecare completes second acquisition

Bridges Ventures’ portfolio company Alina Homecare has acquired a homecare provider in the Midlands. This is the second deal completed by Alina and follows the acquisition of a homecare provider in Hertfordshire in May this year.   Alina is continuing to invest in ‘greenfield’ branches and, in addition to the

Clairvest closes fifth PE fund at USD600m

Clairvest Group has held a final closing for Clairvest Equity Partners V and its parallel partnerships (CEP V). Marketing of CEP V commenced in February 2014 with a fund target size of USD500 million.   CEP V closed at USD600 million, the fund's hard cap, and was materially oversubscribed.  

Thoma Bravo completes acquisition of Sparta Systems

Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Sparta Systems, a provider of enterprise quality management solutions, from current investors Summit Partners and Altaris Capital Partners. Financial details have not been disclosed.   “Sparta is an established leader in the enterprise quality management solutions space, and we look forward to working

LDC exits Penn Pharmaceuticals in GBP127million sale to Packaging Coordinators

Mid-market private equity firm LDC has exchanged contracts to sell its stake in pharmaceutical manufacturer Penn Pharmaceuticals in a GBP127million transaction with Packaging Coordinators. LDC took a significant stake in Penn in April 2007, investing GBP33million in the business. The exit will deliver nearly a 3x return on its original

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