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ChyronHego has acquired VidiGo, a Dutch provider of IT-based software solutions for live broadcast production workflows. Based in Amsterdam, VidiGo provides a suite of tools for the creation and management of broadcast-quality video content.
“The broadcast industry is currently quite fragmented and is primed for consolidation, with a key driver being the migration to all-IT, software-based production environments. With our recent acquisition by Vector Capital, ChyronHego is well-equipped to take a lead role in that consolidation and the industry’s IT transformation,” says Johan Apel (pictured), president and CEO, ChyronHego. “The acquisition of VidiGo, together with its products and core competencies in
Bohai Leasing Co is planning to acquire 100 per cent of the issued and outstanding common shares of aircraft leasing company Avolon at a price of USD32 per share.
During the Exclusivity Period, Bohai and Avolon will endeavour to negotiate definitive agreements on terms previously discussed and accepted by the parties. Bohai’s offer is subject to completion of satisfactory and customary due diligence.
In connection with Bohai’s obligations under the Exclusivity Agreement, Bohai will make a good faith deposit of USD50 million into an escrow account within two business days, which amount will be in addition to the USD25
HIG European Capital Partners (HIG) has acquired Centros Único, a European provider of permanent hair removal and medical aesthetic services.
Founded in Spain, Centros Único offers diode laser technology, the most effective and lasting existing technology. Additionally, Centros Unico is a pioneer in providing medical aesthetic services, offering a wide range of non-invasive beauty treatments at very competitive prices. Centros Unico has provided its treatments to more than 300.000 customers and has a presence in Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Mexico with 156 centers, most of them located in the Iberian Peninsula.
Centros Único was
Prodigy Finance, a specialist in postgraduate student lending, has raised over USD100 million from Credit Suisse, Balderton Capital and others, including institutional investors, and also private investors such as Ed Wray, the entrepreneur and angel investor.
The new investment will allow Prodigy Finance – which helps students fund their attendance at the world’s top business schools – to support more students in their studies, while delivering financial and social benefits to investors.
Prodigy Finance is a globally-accessible platform that provides funding to international postgraduate students attending top-ranked business schools (Financial Times Top 100), while also delivering competitive financial returns
Union Group has secured a USD59m financing package for two hydropower plants in Peru from a consortium of development banks.
DEG, FMO, OeEB and COFIDE have invested in senior debt in Union Group’s El Carmen and 8 de Ogosto plants which will generate a combined 27.4 MW of capacity and be linked by a 60km transmission line to the power grid.
Union Group subsidiary Generación Andina is building the plants backed by two 20-year power purchase agreements with the Peruvian Government.
The USD88m project marks the first stage of a plan to build nine hydropower plants with 125
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Intelligent Highway Solutions has entered into a Private Equity Line Financing for up to USD5,000,000.00, subject to terms and conditions.
"This news is great for our shareholders and the timing is perfect," said Devon Jones, CEO of IHSI. "This type of financing is excellent for our company because it has no downward convertible mechanism and it gives us what we need to accelerate the execution of our business plan."
Arise AB has entered into an agreement with a fund managed by Allianz Capital Partners (ACP), for the sale of the construction-ready 33 MW Mombyåsen wind farm.
In addition to the sale, Arise will deliver civil and internal grid works under a turn-key contract as well as manage the construction, and once operational, operate the Project on behalf of ACP through asset management agreements.
As a result Arise estimates to receive revenues under the various contracts relating to the sale and construction phase with a corresponding positive earnings impact of approx. 33 MSEK in 2015 and 2016, combined. Arise will
Institutional asset owners recorded a median gain of 0.2 per cent in Q2, according to Northern Trust Universe data. This marks a drop from the 4 per cent median gain in the second quarter last year and 2.3 per cent median gain in the previous quarter.
The Northern Trust Universe tracks the performance of about 300 large US institutional investment plans, with a combined asset value of approximately USD899 billion, which subscribe to performance measurement services as part of Northern Trust’s asset servicing offerings.
There was a noteworthy divergence of returns among plan types in the second quarter of 2015.
American Capital is to launch American Capital CLO Fund I, LP, a new USD450 million fund focused on investing in equity tranches of collateralised loan obligations (CLOs).
Closing of the Fund is expected to occur within 90 days and is subject to standard conditions. The transaction further expands American Capital's asset management business and will increase American Capital's third-party earning assets under management by USD450 million, or 3 per cent.
The Fund, which will be comprised entirely of third party investors, will purchase USD300 million of American Capital's existing CLO equity portfolio at its fair value as of 30 June,
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