James Briggs, a supplier of aerosols and speciality chemicals, has been acquired by its management team in a deal backed by Endless, an investor in non-core assets and special situations. The transaction sees Jim Sumner, an experienced chief executive in the manufacturing sector, join James Briggs as executive chairman.
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners’ BioDiscovery 4, its fourth fund dedicated to life sciences, has made its second investment through the series B financing round of Complix, which it co-leads with GIMV. Complix, formed in 2008, was founded in Hasselt, Belgium. Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners led alongside GIMV
Segulah III’s portfolio company PMC Group has entered into an agreement to divest its Norwegian activities, Servi (PMC Group Norway AS1), to Ferd Capital. The transaction is subject to competition clearance. Servi’s business activities are focused on the Norwegian offshore industry, with a range of blue chip customers
Nordic Capital Fund VII is to sell EG A/S, a Scandinavian IT software and service provider, to Axcel IV. During Nordic Capital’s five year ownership period, EG has developed ahead of the initial strategic plan, driven by a clear focus on offering market leading solutions for selected industry verticals,
Avista Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Telular Corporation. As previously announced, Joe Beatty has stepped down as chief executive officer of Telular in connection with the closing. Avista Capital Partners industry executive Allen Yurko will act as interim CEO while the board of directors conducts a
Lyceum Capital-backed Adapt, the independent IT managed infrastructure provider, has acquired Leeds-based cloud hosting provider Sleek. The deal sees Adapt accelerate its organic growth by gaining more than 20 enterprise customers, a team of 20 skilled technical staff and a strategic footprint in the North of England. The
Genstar Capital, a middle market private equity firm that focuses on investments in the life sciences, healthcare, financial services, software and industrial technology industries, is to sell PRA to funds managed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR). Genstar acquired PRA in a take-private transaction in 2007 for USD797m. Since then,
Emerging markets private equity firm Actis has invested USD102m in Edita Food Industries, a snack food business in Egypt. Edita is the largest independent snack food business in North Africa with a suite of iconic brands including Twinkies, Hohos, Molto, Todo and Bake Rolz. It sells around 2.5 billion
Osprey Capital, the venture capital firm, has made a 35 per cent investment in Mansard Capital. Mansard Capital is primarily a specialist investment manager delivering discretionary management services, multi asset solutions and alternative investment funds to private clients and institutions. Leon Diamond, director, Mansard Capital, says: “Mansard Capital has a highly
HNA Group has agreed to acquire GE Capital’s TIP Trailer Services, a provider of transport equipment leasing, rental and service solutions, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. HNA Group is advised by Bravia Capital of Hong Kong with whom they have historically partnered on other transactions.
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