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An affiliate of private equity investment firm HIG Capital (HIG) has completed the acquisition of BioVectra, a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates.
Founded in 1970, BioVectra’s core competencies include microbial fermentation, complex chemistry, high potency, and biologics. They impact the lives of patients by producing products that are used to treat cancer, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, and many other complex diseases. The Company is strategically located in Canada with over 110,000 sq ft of manufacturing space uniquely designed to support its biopharmaceutical clients from the early stages of clinical development to
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,
Private equity firm OpenGate Capital has closed its second institutional fund, OpenGate Capital Partners II & II-A, at approximately USD585 million, thirty per cent above the fund’s initial target of USD450 million.
The new fund supports OpenGate’s on-going strategy to invest in lower middle market businesses throughout North America and Europe across four focus industries: Industrials, Technology, Consumer and Business Services.
Andrew Nikou, Founder and CEO, says, “We are extremely honoured to have the trust and confidence from our existing investors who re-committed with us, and excited to partner with our new investors who represent some of the most sophisticated,
Brookfield Asset Management has closed its latest flagship global private equity fund, Brookfield Capital Partners V (BCP V) with total equity commitments of USD9 billion.
Based on strong investor demand, BCP V attracted total capital commitments exceeding the original USD7 billion fundraising target. BCP V’s predecessor fund closed in 2016 with USD4 billion of total capital commitments.
Investors in the Fund are a diverse group of institutional investors, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, endowments and foundations, family offices, and private wealth investors. Brookfield Business Partners LP (NYSE: BBU, TSX: BBU.UN) has committed USD3 billion to the
Altas Partners (Altas) has held the final closing of its second fund, Altas Partners Holdings II with USD3 billion of limited partner capital commitments. The fund closed at its hard cap and was oversubscribed.
“We are grateful for the enthusiastic response to the Fund,” says Andrew Sheiner, Founder and Managing Partner of Altas, “and we remain singularly focused on creating lasting value for our investors as an engaged owner of high-quality businesses.”
Altas differentiates itself through a distinctive approach to investing, building its portfolio slowly and carefully over time and enjoying a flexible time horizon as an owner. With the
KKR has held the final closing of European Fund V, a EUR5.8 billion fund focused on private equity-related transactions in the core markets of Western Europe.
KKR will be investing USD400 million of capital alongside investors through the Firm’s balance sheet and employee commitments.
Johannes Huth, Member and Head of KKR EMEA, says: “KKR has been investing in Europe for over twenty years and our position has never been stronger. We will invest our fifth European fund by maintaining the differentiated approach that has served us so well to date, combining our local country knowledge with the skill and insights
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,
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