Bravo Brio Restaurant Group (BBRG), the owner and operator of the BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille restaurant concepts, is to be acquired by Spice Private Equity, an affiliate of GP Investments (GP) in a deal worth USD100 million. The transaction proceeds will be funded by Spice, along with certain third party financing sources.   Under the terms of the merger agreement, BBRG’s shareholders will receive USD4.05 per share in cash. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 37 per cent over the volume weighted average price of the Company’s shares for the 90-day period immediately preceding the

LeoVegas, Sweden’s leading mobile gaming operator, has completed its acquisition of the assets of Intellectual Property & Software Limited (IPS) and other related assets from two further companies, including brands such as 21.co.uk, Slotboss, BetUK and UK Casino. Corporate lawyers from leading offshore law firm Carey Olsen advised LeoVegas on the GBP65 million purchase of IPS and its associated brands – now collectively known as Rocket X – alongside UK lead counsel Baker McKenzie.   The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Annette Alexander, with assistance from senior associate Arya Hashemi and associate Felicity White. The firm advised on

Dash Financial Technologies co-founders Peter Maragos and David Karat, have partnered with private equity investment firm Flexpoint Ford to acquire the business from private equity firm GTCR in a management-led buyout. Dash is the provider of a multi-asset trading technology and execution service platform.   Maragos will continue to lead the business as CEO and a board member, while Steven Begleiter, Managing Director of Flexpoint Ford, will serve as Non-Executive Chairman, and Daniel Edelman, Principal of Flexpoint Ford, will join as a board member.   “This is a very exciting moment for our firm as we embark on the next

MyCheck, a provider of payment solutions for hotels and restaurants, has been acquired by Eyal Ofer’s OG Tech Ventures, the tech investment arm of his international conglomerate, Ofer Global group. Ofer Global Group’s business interests include real estate and hotels, cruise and maritime shipping, oil and gas, technology and banking.   “This acquisition will support the tremendous contribution MyCheck is making to the global hospitality industry, primarily in mobile payment engagement,” says Eyal Ofer, chairman of Ofer Global. “MyCheck is fast becoming a disruptor in hospitality through its mobile payment technology and the seamless guest experiences that it creates. With

EmergeVest, an international private equity investor, has acquired UK logistics group CM Downton (Haulage Contractors) Limited (Downton) in a GBP75 million transaction.  EmergeVest has acquired the entire shareholding from the Downton family and will provide additional capital to finance the Company’s growth. The Downton family will continue to serve in their respective roles as senior management of the Company. Investec Bank plc supported EmergeVest’s acquisition of the Company with an integrated debt package.   This investment marks EmergeVest’s seventh acquisition in the UK logistics sector since being formed in 2013. EmergeVest’s current UK portfolio includes Adjuno, Allport Cargo Services, NFT

Direct Healthcare Group (DHG), a manufacturer of pressure care solutions, has acquired Transflo Cushion brand from Karomed, its third bolt-on since NorthEdge Capital supported an MBO in April 2016. Based in Caerphilly, DHG specialises in the development of clinically effective solutions for the delivery of harm-free patient care.   The Group now consists of award-winning pressure care management business Direct Healthcare Services, bariatric rental specialist Nightingale Care Beds and specialist seating product manufacturer Kirton Healthcare.   The Transflo Cushion has been in the pressure care market for over 30 years, establishing itself as one of the UK’s leading high-risk gel

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Heartland Automotive Services, one of the largest franchisees in the quick lube business and is the largest operator of Jiffy Lube service centres with approximately 523 locations. The acquisition of Heartland, which will which will be renamed Team Car Care, was completed in partnership with Mid-Atlantic Lubes, an existing Jiffy Lube franchisee.   John Hatherly, Co-Managing Partner at Wynnchurch says: “Heartland is a tremendous addition to our portfolio of service businesses. We feel very fortunate to be partnering with Jiffy Lube International, Inc. We are also excited to partner with Mid-Atlantic Lubes, Inc. and its 10-year