Deals
BGF has exited its investment in Thames Technology, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and designers of payment, loyalty and gift cards.
The business has been acquired by Paragon ID, the Paris-listed provider of identification and traceability solutions.
BGF first invested in Essex-based Thames Technology in 2013, with GBP3.1 million to support the acquisition of new manufacturing equipment. Since then, the business has increased production capacity, improved its service offering, and strengthened its reputation in the UK and internationally with customers across the retail and financial services sectors.
BGF investor and Head of Manufacturing Mark Bryant, who will
Pivot Power (Pivot), a privately-owned developer of transmission-connected battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, has been acquired by EDF Renewables UK from funds managed by Downing LLP.
Downing has partnered with Pivot since its inception in 2017, providing investment and support to secure 45 sites across the UK as part of the stage of a world-first EV charging and grid connected battery network. The funding and support have allowed Pivot to expand from two employees to a team of 15.
As well as providing critical infrastructure for EV charging, Pivot’s battery development portfolio represents a huge increase
Avista-backed Cosette Pharmaceuticals acquires of G&W Laboratories’ finished dosage manufacturing plant.
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a generic pharmaceutical company focused on extended topical and suppository products and portfolio company of Avista, has purchased G&W Laboratories’ finished dosage manufacturing plant located in Lincolnton, NC.
“The purchase of the Lincolnton plant expands Cosette’s capabilities into new dosage forms while simultaneously allowing us to enter a new business vertical that complements our overall growth strategy,” says Walt Kaczmarek, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cosette. “The Lincolnton facility has an excellent track record of producing liquid pharmaceuticals along with other differentiated dosage forms, and
Arcmont Asset Management (Arcmont) has launched as an independent private debt business following the completion of its separation from BlueBay Asset Management (BlueBay).
Arcmont currently manages institutional assets of over EUR13 billion and is focused on delivering flexible capital solutions to businesses across Europe. The company is employee owned and managed and is backed by a minority investment from Dyal Capital Partners (Dyal), a specialist in investments in alternative asset managers globally.
Arcmont also announces the launch of its newly-formed Capital Solutions strategy with the hiring from January 2020 of two senior investment professionals, David Brooks and Alice Cavalier,
CSC, a provider of specialised administration services to alternative asset managers, is to acquire TCS-Groep (TCS), a Netherlands-based service provider for alternative investment funds (AIFs).
TCS offers fund administration and depositary services for alternative asset managers with a focus on real estate, private equity, private debt, and social impact funds, and manages more than EUR6.5 billion in assets on behalf of its clients. The deal is subject to regulatory approval in the Netherlands.
“We’re delighted to welcome TCS to CSC as part of our long-term strategy to develop the European market by offering international clients our suite of fund administration,
Healthify has raised USD16 million in a Series B financing round led by SV Health Investors and existing investors like BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners (BCBSVP).
The latest round of funding provides strategic capital to fuel the company’s rapid growth as it continues to bring healthcare and social service organisations together in accountable networks. To date, Healthify has raised over USD28 million through investments, grants, and awards.
In 2013, Healthify set out on a mission to build a world where no one’s health is hindered by their need. To achieve its mission, the company launched a technology platform that allowed health
Hearthstone Investment Management Limited, an institutional investment manager specialising in UK residential property, has exchanged on 113 new homes across southern England and the midlands, on behalf of Hearthstone Residential Fund 1 (HRF1), its ten-year closed-ended private equity fund investing in the private rented sector across the UK regions.
The latest acquisitions, with a combined value of GBP28 million, complement the HRF1’s existing portfolio of homes in areas with good local infrastructure, and are aimed at families, professionals and key workers looking for high-quality, long-term rentals.
The new additions include 80 units in Milton Keynes and Stoke Mandeville, both in
Molecular Products Group acquires the OC Lugo Company
Molecular Products Group (Molecular Products), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (Arlington Capital), has acquired the OC Lugo Company.
The OC Lugo Company manufactures sodium chlorate-based chemical oxygen generators, and is a prime contractor for the US Navy. Chemical oxygen generators are devices used to produce pure breathable oxygen for use in enclosed spaces, including submarines.
Troy Rhudy, CEO of Molecular Products, says: “As the world leader in chemical oxygen generation systems, Molecular Products is excited to welcome the OC Lugo Company into the Group. Our combined capabilities will
BGF, a UK and Ireland-based investor in growing businesses, has exited its investment in Thames Technology, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and designers of payment, loyalty and gift cards.
The business has been acquired by Paragon ID, the Paris-listed provider of identification and traceability solutions.
BGF first invested in Essex-based Thames Technology in 2013, with GBP3.1 million to support the acquisition of new manufacturing equipment. Since then, the business has increased production capacity, improved its service offering, and strengthened its reputation in the UK and internationally with customers across the retail and financial services sectors.
BGF investor
ButcherJoseph Financial Holdings, an affiliate of investment banking firm ButcherJoseph & Co, has acquired Laffer Investments Inc, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA).
Laffer Investments was founded in 1999 by economist, Arthur B Laffer, PhD, and currently provides investment management advice to individuals and portfolio management services to institutions totalling almost USD600 million. The firm will be renamed Laffer|Tengler Investments.
“Laffer Investments was a perfect fit to join the ButcherJoseph family of companies,” says Jon Curley CEO of ButcherJoseph Financial Holdings. “We are currently excited to have Dr Laffer joining us and agreeing to chair our advisory board.”
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