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The New Zealand Private Equity and Venture Capital Monitor, released today, recorded the highest value of mid-market deals (investment and divestment) in the twelve years of the Monitor and the highest number of deals since 2008.
The level of deals with disclosed values increased to NZD243.5m from NZD191.5m in 2013.
Total activity across all private equity and venture capital was NZD919.5m, down from $1.1b in 2013, mainly due to there being no large buy-outs. Total investment value was NZD299.3m spread across 81 deals, while total divestment was still high, but decreased slightly to NZD620.3m in 2014, down from NZD665.4m in
Private investment firm Centerbridge Partners has completed the acquisition of Great Wolf Resorts from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. The acquisition was announced in March 2015.
"This marks an exciting new chapter for Great Wolf Resorts," says Kimberly K Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "All of us are very excited about partnering with Centerbridge and what this means for our next phase of growth, as well as the benefits it offers to our employees and our guests. Centerbridge's proven investment track record and access to capital will facilitate our continued expansion as a premier family
A proliferation of new products and new distribution channels along with increased demands for transparency have significantly altered the demands on the infrastructure of alternative asset managers.
That’s according to Convergence’s 2015 Alternative Asset Management Industry Update, which reveals that these trends lead to greater operating "complexity", which results in more process requirements and higher operating costs in order to address a higher level of operating risk.
The Alternative Asset Management Industry Update from Convergence also provides analysis and insight on:
• Overall Industry Growth
• Leadership and Staffing
• Business Complexity and Risk
• Industry Regulation
• Service Providers
Vintage Italia, the maker of the Pasta Chips brand of pasta snacks, has received a new growth equity financing from Silas Capital, via private equity marketplace CircleUp.
The capital will be used to accelerate the growth of the Pasta Chips brand by expanding distribution, introducing new products and engaging with snackers everywhere.
Pasta Chips is the brainchild of Jerry Bello, a food lover and serial entrepreneur with influence, ownership and innovation behind a number of enormously popular snack food successes, including Sensible Portions, maker of Veggie Straws, which catapulted to USD100 million in annual sales in five years (acquired by
Private equity investor Advent International has submitted a binding offer to acquire Ammeraal Beltech, a specialist in light-weight process and conveyor belting, from Gamma Holding, a holding company owned by Gilde Buy Out Partners (Gilde) and Parcom Capital Management.
The terms of the offer have not been disclosed.
The relevant works councils of Ammeraal Beltech and other employee representative bodies will be consulted prior to formal agreement. Completion of the transaction is subject only to merger clearance and other customary conditions.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Ammeraal Beltech manufactures, distributes and services conveyor belts for a diverse range of applications
Private equity firm LLR Partners has made an investment in CompoSecure, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary financial cards focused on serving the affluent customers of credit card issuers.
The capital will be used to support sales and marketing expansion as well as continued product development.
“CompoSecure has years of experience producing iconic, luxury cards, infusing each with an understated elegance that elevates the cardholder’s transaction experience and enhances the issuer’s brand”
A pioneer in the credit card manufacturing industry, CompoSecure combines science and art to offer clients secure, innovative and durable products that implement leading edge engineering capabilities and
The Wellcome Trust has acquired marina operator Premier Marinas Limited (PML) from the BlackRock UK Property Fund (“BlackRock”) for an undisclosed amount.
PML’s existing operations include:
• Over 5,000 wet and dry berths, and shore storage for over 2,000 boats, including fully serviced boatyard facilities.
• 300,000 square feet of rental property across its marinas, housing tenants operating a wide variety of businesses, such as boat sales and repair services, retailers and catering companies.
Established in 1994, PML owns and operates eight of the UK’s most prestigious marinas, which are located on the South Coast. The purchase of
Taking another significant step in building digital and video platforms to drive future growth, Verizon Communications is to acquires AOL Inc for USD50 per share–- an estimated total value of approximately USD4.4 billion.
Verizon’s acquisition further drives its LTE wireless video and OTT (over-the-top video) strategy. The agreement will also support and connect to Verizon’s IoT (Internet of Things) platforms, creating a growth platform from wireless to IoT for consumers and businesses.
AOL is a leader in the digital content and advertising platforms space, and the combination of Verizon and AOL creates a scaled, mobile-first platform offering directly targeted at
Big Data Partnership has concluded its GBP3.1 million Series B financing round led by Beringea, a private equity firm that has previously invested GBP1.25m in the company.
The funds will be used to expand Big Data Partnership’s core capabilities in sales and marketing, engineering and data science, in order for the company to meet increasing demand from new enterprise clients. With more than GBP4.35m invested so far, the company will also be moving to larger premises in the heart of London’s Tech City to accommodate its expanding workforce.
“With proven knowledge and experience aligned to delivering genuine business value,
Pomona Capital has launched the Pomona Investment Fund, distributed by Voya Investments Distributor. With a USD25,000 minimum subscription requirement and an investor friendly tax reporting structure, the fund is designed to give accredited investors easier access to private equity investing.
Pomona Investment Fund seeks to offer broad exposure to a portfolio of private equity investments managed by experienced general partners. The majority of its investments are planned for secondary interests in seasoned private equity funds, with a supplementary focus on primary and direct commitments. Similar to Pomona's institutional fund offerings, the fund's strategy seeks the long-term capital appreciation associated with
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