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PE-backed XDD acquires Hobs Group

Anexsys Group, which provides technology and consultancy services for law firms, corporations and the public sector, has been acquired by private-equity-backed Xact Data Discovery (XDD) from Hobs Group.  Anexsys Group continues to operate in its current London and Manchester offices under the name of Anexsys as part of the XDD portfolio

Actis acquires two solar projects aggregating 400 MW

Actis, an investor of private capital into global emerging markets has, via its Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund (ALLIF) completed the acquisition of two solar projects in India totalling 400MW from Acme Solar Holdings Ltd. These projects are located in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh respectively. Actis

Genstar Capital teams with management to invest in Sonny’s Enterprises

Genstar Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the financial services, healthcare, industrial, and software industries, has teamed with existing management to invest in Sonny’s Enterprises (Sonny’s), a specialist in conveyorised car wash equipment, chemicals, controls, service and parts. Based in Tamarac, Florida, Sonny’s is the

MiddleGround Capital acquires Dura Automotive Systems

MiddleGround Capital has acquired majority ownership of Dura Automotive Systems from Bardin Hill Investment Partners. This is MiddleGround’s sixth platform acquisition made from its first fund, which closed in August 2019.Dura is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered automotive systems. It operates through its mechatronics, lightweight structures and

Northstar Capital invests in Yale Cordage

Northstar Capital (Northstar), a provider of junior capital for middle market private equity transactions, has invested in Yale Cordage, a portfolio company of River Associates (River).Based in Saco, Maine, Yale Cordage is a provider of high-performance synthetic rope for key industries such as: heavy lift, specialty industrial, utility, arborist, life

Pacific Equity Partners closes sixth core fund with Ocorian as administrator

Fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services specialist Ocorian has assisted Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) in the closing of its 6th Core Fund (Fund VI), with AUD2.5 billion of commitments.PEP is the largest private markets fund manager in Australasia and this impressive fundraising effort means that they have achieved

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General Atlantic-backed Oak Street Health lists on NYSE

General Atlantic-backed primary care startup Oak Street Health is listing on the New York Stock Exchange, aiming to raise close to USD328 million. Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centres for adults on Medicare, priced its IPO of 15,625,000 shares of its common stock to the public at

Blackstone to acquire Ancestry genealogy business for USD4.7bn

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone are to acquire Ancestry from Silver Lake, GIC, Spectrum Equity, Permira, and other equity holders for a total enterprise value of USD4.7 billion. Current Ancestry investor GIC will continue to retain a significant minority stake in the company. This transaction represents the first control acquisition

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