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Xenon-backed Impresoft bolts on Progel

Information and communications technology (ICT) business Impresoft, a portfolio company of Italian GP Xenon Private Equity, has acquired digital transformation specialist Progel.

LEA Partners sells Bellin to trade

LEA Partners has sold its stake in treasury management software platform Bellin to US-based business spend-management software company Coupa Software.

Secondaries players weigh up risk and rewards of “ring-fencing” deals

GP-led transactions isolating assets hardest hit by the Covid-19 crisis could appeal to adventurous secondaries players, but challenges abound. Alessia Argentieri reports

Finance companies criticised over ‘worryingly’ low awareness of modern slavery

Among senior employees, 39% don't believe modern slavery exists in the UK

Barclays laywers dig into Amanda Staveley’s dealings with Middle Eastern investors

Jeffery Onions QC appeared to be zeroing in on whether Staveley could have won warrants in the bank

AMW :- Opalesque Roundup: Most hedge funds still down YTD: hedge fund news, week 24

In the week ending June 12th 2020, Eurekahedge said that hedge fund managers were up 2.16% in May, reducing their year-to-date loss to 2.53%. Market optimism towards the resumption of economic activities and supportive monetary

France and Denmark up 2020 funding targets

France and Denmark have increased the size of their annual funding programmes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with the former making the third upward revision to its borrowing needs in as many months.

Incline Builds B2B Service Brands Platform

LYNX Franchising, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, has acquired FRSTeam, a provider of disaster recovery services. FRSTeam (Fabric Restoration Service Team) specializes in the restoration of clothing and textiles damaged by smoke, fire,

Wellspring’s New Platform Builds Platforms

Wellspring Capital has acquired Steele Solutions, a supplier of structural steel systems used in distribution, fulfillment, and sortation centers. Steele Solutions (SSI) designs and fabricates superstructures, mezzanines, elevated work platforms, equipment platforms, stair towers, catwalks,

TSG Names Two New Managing Directors

TSG Consumer Partners (TSG) has promoted Erik Johnson and Ed Wong to managing director. Both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Wong are based in New York. “Erik and Ed have been an integral part of our

China policy and markets round-up: Beijing sets timeline for reform, May inflation data disappoints, aviation and auto industries recover

In this round-up, China’s central government pushes ahead with reform, both the consumer price index and the producer price index were weaker than expected in May, and aviation activity and car sales warm up.

Francisco Partners to acquire Consignor – report

According to reports, US-based GP Francisco Partners has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian shipping software company Consignor from its founder.

Zurich-based private equity firm Evoco races towards €150m Fund III target through first close

Zürich-based private equity house Evoco is almost two-thirds of the way to its €150m target for Fund III through a first close.

Software development platform Postman hits $2bn valuation through Insight Partners-led round

API development platform Postman has soared to a $2bn valuation thanks to a Series C investment round led by private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners.

Mengniu milks investors for $800m

China Mengniu Dairy Co hit the debt market straight after a profit warning, but still managed to attract investors to its $800m dual-tranche bond, tightening pricing on both portions by 80bp.

BoE boosts QE, Gilts unmoved

The Bank of England added £150bn to its quantitative easing programme at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday. The move will go a long way to soaking up the additional supply of Gilts.

Brynwood Taps Nestle Again

Brynwood Partners has formed Buitoni Food Company to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé at an enterprise value of $115 million. Buitoni is a national brand in the refrigerated pasta, sauces, and cheese

Capital Partners Buys MicroCare

Capital Partners has acquired MicroCare, a manufacturer of fluids and tools used for cleaning, coating, and lubrication. The buy of MicroCare was made through Capital Partners Private Equity Income Fund III LP, a $600 million

Trinity Hunt Continues Legal Services Efforts

Trinity Hunt Partners has acquired Juris Medicus, a provider of medical expert sourcing and case management services. San Antonio-headquartered Juris Medicus was founded in 2011 by its CEO, Dr. Gilbert Meadows, and provides services to

China policy and markets round-up: Beijing to boost digital economy, local government bonds top Rmb6tr, Nafmii launches tender offer trial

In this round up, China plans to expand its digital economy, local governments issue over Rmb6tr ($906bn) of bonds by October, and the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors announces a trial programme for

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