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Lincoln International represented more2 in the sale of a minority stake in the business to Eight Roads Ventures.
more2 is the UK’s a B2B and B2C data analytics consultancy for SME retailers providing a combination of customer centric marketing campaign optimisation, data driven sales and marketing advice and strategic insight and planning delivered by experienced client strategy consultants and underpinned by executional capability.
Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial adviser to more2, providing guidance on strategic options, preparing marketing materials, approaching a shortlist of strategic acquirers and financial institutions before managing a highly competitive auction process and negotiating final
Investcor has added POC, a manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, gear and accessories, to its portfolio. POC was acquired for USD65 million from outdoor equipment maker Black Diamond.
Established in 2004 and headquartered in Sweden, POC’s quest is to provide athletes and consumers with the highest standard of personal protection. POC’s line of products includes helmets, body armour, goggles, eyewear, gloves and other gear, which are currently sold across 27 countries worldwide. Through technical collaboration with partners such as Volvo and Ericsson, POC is pioneering innovative safety concepts.
The company also partners with leading sportsmen and women as
It was a record year for exits by entry EV as stock markets across Europe welcomed IPOs of private equity-backed businesses, and corporate buyers – particularly from North America – found attractive opportunities in private equity (PE) portfolios.
That’s according to EY’s latest PE exit study: ‘Forging ahead? How do PE investors create value’.
Launched at the BVCA Summit, the study reveals that the value of PE portfolio businesses sold was a record high in 2014, well above the historical peak of 2006. PE exits to corporates were also at record levels, with North American buyers the most active, and
Apollo Aviation Group, a multi-strategy aviation investment manager, has raised USD833 million for SASOF III, its third aviation fund, a total well in excess of SASOF III's USD750 million target.
SASOF III, an institutionally-focused commingled private equity fund, follows on from SASOF and SASOF II where Apollo Aviation raised USD213 million and USD593 million, respectively in 2010 and 2013. SASOF III's investors include a broad group of sophisticated governmental plans, insurance companies, fund of funds, endowments and others.
William Hoffman, Apollo Aviation's Chairman says: "As our largest fund yet, it is a testament to the success of our
Private equity firm Trilantic Capital Partners Europe has completed the acquisition of a 90 per cent shareholding in Doppel Farmaceutici (Doppel) after obtaining anti-trust approvals.
Doppel operates exclusively on behalf of third parties as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The investment in Doppel by Trilantic Europe comes as the CDMO pharmaceutical sector is expected to grow significantly in the next five years. Financial details of the investment have not been disclosed.
Trilantic Europe acquired the 90 per cent shareholding in Doppel from a number of Italian entrepreneurs, including Pierluigi Busca who has been a shareholder in Doppel
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
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