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Arma Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silanis Technology on its sale to VASCO Data Security International for a cash consideration of USD85 million.
Silanis is a leading provider of electronic signature (e-signature) and digital transaction solutions used to sign, send and manage documents. Silanis is one of the most widely used e-signature solutions in the world and ranked as a leader by analyst firms. Built on a single SaaS platform that can be delivered in the cloud or on-premises, Silanis serves organisations of all sizes including top banks, insurers, credit providers, pharmaceutical companies and government agencies.
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Specialist technology start-up fund Force Over Mass Capital has appointed Filip Coen as its chief operating officer. Joining from JPMorgan, in his new role as COO Coen will be responsible for business development and operational excellence, with immediate effect.
“We are delighted to welcome Filip to the Force Over Mass senior team. He has a first-rate track record in business development and in the provision of capital solutions to sophisticated clients. His market knowledge and insight make him a hugely valuable addition to the team, particularly as we are growing at a tremendous pace,” says Martijn de Wever (pictured), CEO
Mid-market private equity house LDC has strengthened its UK-wide team with the appointment of three Investment Directors.
Steve Phillips and Victoria Marcer join the London and Nottingham teams respectively, with Tanya Thompson joining the Value Enhancement Group, supporting LDC’s commitment to invest in GBP1.2billion of equity into Britain’s mid-market businesses over the next three years.
The appointments come after a busy period of deal activity, which has seen LDC invest in leading IT and software provider Centiq, designer and manufacturer of showers and accessories Aqualisa and alternative assets information group PEI Media Group Ltd. LDC has also recently completed
An affiliate of private equity investment firm HIG Capital has completed the acquisition of T-Bird Restaurant Group, the franchisee of Outback Steakhouse for the state of California, operating 63 stores across the state.
Founder and CEO Thomas Shannon, Jr says: “T-Bird is proud to have successfully represented the Outback brand for more than 20 years in California. The Company is well-positioned to extend its track record of growth and success, especially given the resources and motivation of HIG Capital. For both our customers and employees, I am excited to partner with HIG to continue growing the Outback brand in the
Dyal Capital Partners has acquired a passive minority interest in the controlling company of Chenavari Investment Managers diversified alternative asset manager focused on credit, structured finance, real estate and private debt strategies.
Chenavari had approximately USD5.4 billion of assets under management as of 1 September, 2015.
Dyal is a private equity business within Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager with USD251 billion in client assets.
Chenavari will continue to be led by Loïc Fery (pictured), CEO & Co-CIO, and Frederic Couderc, Co-CIO. They will retain complete control over the firm’s operations and investment process. Dyal’s strategic
Bruno Montanari has been appointed Partner within the Venture Capital team at Omnes Capital focusing on Life Sciences sector. The team has also been strengthened with the arrival of Claire Poulard as Life Sciences Analyst.
With 60 business disposals including 14 IPOs carried out in 15 years, Omnes Capital’s Venture Capital team is one of the key players in France in financing innovative SMEs via management of its FCPI funds. Since it was created, the Omnes Capital Venture Capital team has committed itself to financing over 180 innovative SMEs, mainly in the Technology and Life Sciences sectors. Headed by Michel
Cortland Capital Market Services has received authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to perform regulated activities vital to the company's client base of investment managers and commercial lenders.
Regulated activities include loan agency, escrow services, cash management, paying agency and custody.
"Our global and European direct lender and investment manager clients demand a trusted, responsive and highly technical provider to administer and manage their middle office," says Juliana Ritchie (pictured), Co-Head of Cortland Europe. "Obtaining this critical authorisation enables us to address and fully meet client requirements."
As an Authorised Payment Institution (API), Cortland is approved to
Eze Castle Integration has hired Maria DeSousa (pictured) as its chief administrative officer. DeSousa is an experienced technology and financial services industry executive with more than 15 years of finance, operations and technology expertise.
Prior to joining Eze Castle Integration, DeSousa was director of finance, M&A at Factset Research Systems, Inc, where she was responsible for pre- and post-acquisition activities. Previously, DeSousa was vice president of finance and operations at Code:Red, an investment research software platform for financial services firms. Code:Red was acquired by Factset in February 2015. DeSousa will lead Eze Castle Integration’s finance department, with responsibilities including global
Conviviality Retail, the owner of Wine Rack and Bargain Booze retail chains, has completed the GBP200m acquisition of Matthew Clark, the UK drinks distributor, in a deal led by investment banking boutique Zeus Capital.
Zeus acted as financial adviser, nominated adviser and joint bookrunner to Conviviality Retail on the transaction, which included a GBP130m equity fundraise and a debt raise of GBP170m. In addition, the firm managed a highly competitive auction process, and its institutional relationships and capability to deliver complex equity market transactions enabled Conviviality to obtain exclusivity for the acquisition.
Since the deal was announced on the
Monroe Capital has participated in a senior secured credit facility to support Holley Performance Products’ acquisition of MSDP Group (MSD) by private equity sponsor, Lincolnshire Management, Inc.
Holley and MSD are cornerstone brands in the performance automotive aftermarket, with leadership positions in fuel systems, exhaust, ignition and electronic tuning. Both Holley and MSD have extensive portfolios of iconic brands and highly desirable products that provide innovative performance solutions to passionate automotive enthusiasts.
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