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Arma Partners has acted as exclusive financial advisor to The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) on the sale of its portfolio company BTI Studios to Altor.
Founded in 1995, BTI Studios is a global localisation company providing dubbing, subtitling, access services and media solutions across multiple languages to a diverse international customer base. BTI Studios operates 21 facilities in 17 countries worldwide with a network of fully owned sites and local studios, handling more than 150,000 hours of dubbing, subtitling and access services for its customers annually. BTI Studios’ clients include broadcasters (e.g. BBC Worldwide and Discovery Networks), major film studios
Paul Hastings has advised CVC Credit Partners on the structuring and establishment of CVC Credit Partners Global CLO Management Limited, providing CVC Credit with risk retention capital for its global CLO business.
The investment entity, CVC Credit Partners Global CLO Management Limited, reached its final close in June at the very top end of its target of USD600 million.
CVC Credit Partners Global CLO Management Limited will have the exclusive right to take majority positions in CLO equity of CVC Credit Partners’ US and European CLOs with the intent to comply with both the US and European CLO risk
Foresight Group (Foresight) has successfully exited its investment in Blackstar Amplification Limited (Blackstar), a Northampton-based designer and manufacturer of innovative guitar amplifiers and effects pedals, following a management buyout.
The transaction generated a circa 2x return for Foresight.
Foresight originally invested GBP3.5 million in 2012 to provide growth capital and partially restructure the shareholder base in Blackstar. In addition, Foresight introduced Keith Pacey, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Maplin Electronics, to the Board as Chair.
Using Foresight’s investment, Blackstar has more than doubled turnover over the last four years, established itself as the #2 amplifier brand in
Intertrust NV has been appointed by Medicxi to provide fund administration, accounting and compliance services to a USD300 million growth fund targeting late stage European life sciences companies.
Medicxi, which has offices in London, Geneva and Jersey, is one of the leading independent European life sciences investment firms. The new fund, Medicxi Growth I will fill a clear late-stage funding gap in Europe by offering financial support to life sciences entrepreneurs.
Paul Lawrence, Global Head of Funds at Intertrust, says: “We have enjoyed a solid relationship with Medicxi, including a successful partnership with Elian prior to its acquisition by
According to the PhishMe 2016 Q3 Malware Review, the proportion of phishing emails containing ransomware grew to 97.25 per cent in Q3 last year. This is a threat that is becoming more sophisticated, and more targeted. Not only that, but the frequency of attacks is at an all-time high.
“As people become better aware of what a phishing attack is, so the sophistication of attacks targeting individuals and organisations becomes greater,” says Dean Hil (pictured)l, Executive Director, Eze Castle Integration.
This is also being driven by continued investments in technology, making it harder for hackers to breach organisations. There is,
Entities managed by LGT European Capital – formerly European Capital Fund Management Limited – have arranged and underwritten EUR24 million in unitranche financing to support the acquisition of Lateral by BlueGem Capital Partners.
Founded in 1997, Lateral is a growing fast-casual dining market in Spain, focused on high-quality Spanish tapas and modern recipes. The Company operates seven restaurants in prime locations, with a differentiated concept reflecting a lifestyle associated with arts and interior design.
“European Capital is pleased to accompany BlueGem Capital Partners and the management of Lateral for the primary buyout of the Company,” says Kevin Abrial, managing
App commerce company Poq has secured GBP3.5 million in its latest funding round, led by growth capital investor Beringea with additional funding from Meyer Bergman and Barclays. This round brings the total amount raised by Poq so far to GBP7 million.
Poq provides a Software-as-a-Service platform (SaaS) for iOS and Android that enables retailers to build engaging shopping apps for their customers. Unlike traditional agency-built apps, Poq’s service operates on Poq’s own platform, ensuring that apps are refreshed in real-time with the latest updates. Retailers using Poq’s platform can access in-app data that provides insights into their customers’ shopping habits,
Century Park Capital Partners has agreed to sell Cirtec Medical to 3i Group.
Cirtec specialises in outsourced solutions for OEMs of active implantable medical devices, with a focus on neuromodulation, drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, and minimally invasive surgical devices. Cirtec has the expertise to provide value-added solutions to its customers through the entire development cycle to bring medical devices to market. Cirtec’s customer base includes both traditional blue-chip original equipment manufacturers and start-ups.
Century Park acquired majority control of Cirtec in November of 2010 from Charter Oak Equity who maintained an equity stake in the business. Since then,
Operations-focused private equity firm Industrial Opportunity Partners, has held the closing of its third fund, Industrial Opportunity Partners III, with USD450 million of committed capital.
IOP held a single close on 30 June, 2017, achieving its hard cap for Fund III after a three-month fundraising process, and exceeding its original target of USD400 million. Investors include university endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension plans, and funds-of-funds.
Founded in 2005, IOP focuses on acquiring and overseeing middle-market manufacturing and value-added distribution businesses with revenues typically between USD30 million and USD350 million. IOP primarily targets North American businesses with strong product, customer,
Atlas Holdings portfolio company Iconex has appointed Craig Gunckel as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgia-based business solutions provider.
Gunckel, who most recently served as President of Enterprise Solutions and Merchandising Displays at WestRock, brings over two decades of experience in the paper and packaging sectors.
Iconex invented the paper receipt over a century ago and continues to be an industry leader in receipts today. Operating five manufacturing facilities around the world, Iconex also connects people and goods through its rapidly growing “best in class” labelling and tracking technology.
Michael Sher, Principal of Atlas Holdings, says:
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