Managers
Equistone Partners Europe Limited (Equistone), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors, sees a strong pipeline of robust mid-market companies in France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK in need of capital to support their growth.
In a market environment with over USD1 trillion in dry powder, seeking out attractively valued companies whose book prices have not been overinflated by market sentiment, is a tall order. But Europe’s middle market remains vibrant, with PE managers like Equistone scanning the universe to pick out potential star investments.
And it appears as though investors have full confidence in the asset class. Just
ITC Secure (ITC), an assured IT, cyber advisory and managed security service provider (MSSP), has acquired SBD Advisors (SBD), a Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm.
ITC is a portfolio company of C5 Capital, an investment group focused on cyber security, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
The purchase of SBD represents the next step in the ongoing expansion of ITC’s advisory practice and follows ITC’s acquisition of the G3 Cyber Consulting team in January 2018. SBD, which focuses on identifying and connecting private sector innovation to meet national security challenges, brings top Washington D.C.-based business, political risk and strategic communications
Following an approval by regulatory authorities, ARX Equity Partners (ARX) has exited its investment in Czech producer of specialised electrical motors VUES Brno (VUES) via a EUR53 million sale to Moog Inc.
ARX’s investment in VUES generated an overall 11.8-times cash-on-cash return multiple and an IRR of over 30 per cent.
ARX acquired a majority shareholding in VUES from retiring managers in 2006, with the intention to leverage the company’s inherent technical strengths and capabilities in order to grow and further internationalise the business. Over the past eight years VUES expanded its profit margins considerably, while simultaneously doubling sales
Anvil International (Anvil), a North American manufacturer and supplier of products that connect, hang and support piping systems, has acquired the assets of FlexHead Industries and SprinkFLEX from Atkore International Group Inc.
Anvil is a portfolio company of middle market private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP).
Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Headquartered in Holliston, Massachusetts, FlexHead Industries and SprinkFLEX manufacture adjustable steel hoses, brackets and fittings for fire safety systems used in commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, government buildings and other facilities. Both companies will retain their existing brand names under Anvil’s ownership.
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Insider has launched its Growth Management Platform (GMP), which raised USD11 million in a Series B investment round led by Sequoia.
Primarily, GMP helps marketers create more intelligent interactions with their customers through exposing them to the most relevant content on their preferred channels, delivering fuss-free experiences. The platform offers digital marketers a full suite of features across the entire growth funnel, from Acquisition to Activation, Retention and Revenue. Powered by deep AI and Machine Learning capabilities, the Insider platform delivers real-time insights and personalisation across web, mobile web, mobile app and ad channels.
The main cost for startups,
Renovus Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on education, training and human capital sectors, has sold its controlling interests in TPC Training (TPC) and Jade Learning (Jade) to Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm.
Headquartered outside Chicago, IL, TPC Training is the leader in maintenance, repair, and operator training solutions that enable businesses to develop a more efficient, capable and safe workforce. Sister company Jade Learning is a provider of continuing education training, serving the electrical code, electrical safety and security alarm segments.
Renovus first invested in TPC in 2014 by sourcing and financing its transformative acquisition of American
Five Point Energy, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments within the midstream and energy infrastructure sector, has closed Five Point Energy Fund II at its hard cap of USD750 million.
The fund was oversubscribed, exceeding its original target of USD650 million.
In deploying the Fund, Five Point will continue to leverage its direct operating approach to actively support management teams, midstream companies and E&Ps in building world-class midstream businesses. Five Point is uniquely equipped to add value as a strategic partner given the deep industry experience of its team. Led by David Capobianco, CEO and Managing Partner, and Matthew Morrow,
Investcorp, a provider and manager of alternative investment products, has made an investment in ICR, a strategic communications and advisory firm.
Investcorp is partnering with ICR, whose senior team will retain a significant ownership stake in the Company. The new partnership will focus on accelerating the Company’s organic growth, identifying complementary acquisitions and expanding the business globally.
Founded in 1998, ICR helps companies manage credibility and reputational risk to optimize shareholder value. Ranked as a top 5 independent communications firm in 2018 by O’Dwyer’s, ICR specializes in investor relations, public relations, crisis and special situations communications, digital/social media, and
Tikehau Capital today announced it has supported Apax Partners in its acquisition of Business Integration Partners (“Bip”), an Italian consulting firm with international presence.
Headquartered in Milan, Bip is a primary Italian management consulting firm providing business integration and IT / digital transformation services to support international blue chip companies in the research and adoption of technological innovation. The company, founded in 2003, has delivered strong growth over the year and posted revenues of EUR160 million in 2017. Bip has over 1,800 employees and is present in more than 11 countries.
Tikehau Capital provided Apax Partners with bespoke debt
Prince International Corporation and Prince Erachem International Corporation (Prince) have been acquired by affiliates of private equity firm American Securities. Since 2003, Prince has been majority owned by affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners (Palladium).
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Prince serves a diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets by developing, manufacturing and marketing performance-critical additives. Many of the Company’s products are custom developed for specific customer applications in a variety of industries, including construction, electronics, consumer products, agriculture, battery, automotive, oil & gas, and heavy equipment.
Under Palladium’s ownership, Prince has grown from a small, regional processor of
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