Technology transformation helps accelerate surge in M&A
The increased use of remote tools during the pandemic has fuelled greater investor interest in software and the cloud
The increased use of remote tools during the pandemic has fuelled greater investor interest in software and the cloud
Warren Equity Partners has formed Gunnison Company as an umbrella holding company for the firm’s investments in the vegetation management services sector. Warren’s first buy in the sector was in May 2020 when it acquired
Houlihan Lokey has announced the hiring of Walid Khiari as a managing director in its technology, media, and telecom (TMT) group. Mr. Khiari joins the firm after serving as a managing director in the technology
Houlihan Lokey has announced the hiring of Walid Khiari as a managing director in its technology, media, and telecom (TMT) group. Mr. Khiari joins the firm after serving as a managing director in the technology
LBO France has appointed M&A adviser Ethica to sell Vetroelite, an Italian specialist containers manufacturer, according to several sources.
Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire a majority stake in SVP-Singer Holdings (“SVP Worldwide”), the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company. Singer was formed in 1851 by Isaac Singer and Edward Clark. The company began
Palladium Equity has added Meahgan O’Grady to its team as Director of Business Development, a newly-created position. Through her past work experience, Ms. O’Grady brings to Palladium numerous relationships across multiple channels, including development teams
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EverArc Holdings, a publicly-listed acquisition company, has agreed to acquire Perimeter Solutions, a portfolio company of SK Capital, in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. Perimeter was formed by SK Capital in March 2018
Posted by Jennifer F. Fitchen and Brent M. Steele, Sidley Austin LLP, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Editor's Note: Jennifer F. Fitchen and Brent M. Steele are partners at Sidley Austin LLP. Related research from
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has made a non-voting minority equity investment in Arlington Capital Partners. Arlington Capital was founded in 1999 and has completed over 90 acquisitions since its inception. Sectors of interest include
Scholl’s Wellness Company, a portfolio company of Yellow Wood Partners, has agreed to acquire the Scholl footcare brand (Scholl), which operates globally outside of the Americas, from consumer-goods company Reckitt Benckiser. The buy of Scholl
Redwire, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, has acquired Deployable Space Systems. Deployable Space Systems (DSS) is a provider of mechanisms, deployable structures, telescopic booms, and solar arrays used in satellite and space applications.
Publicly traded Superior Plus has agreed to sell its specialty chemicals business to Birch Hill Equity Partners for a total consideration of C$725 million. Superior Plus (TSX: SPB) is a distributor and retailer of propane
O2 Investment Partners has named Sam Wegenke as the firm’s newest associate. At O2, Mr. Wegenke will be actively evaluating new transactions, conducting due diligence, underwriting new investments, and working with the firm’s portfolio company
KKR has agreed to acquire Flow Control Group (FCG) from Bertram Capital. FCG is a distributor of flow control and industrial automation products, FCG’s products include pumps, filtration, air compression, dehydration and purification equipment; instrumentation
After being buffeted by two COVID-19 shocked quarters in the middle of 2020, middle-market M&A managed to ride the wave in the fourth quarter, closing with a burst of productive activity, according to GF Data’s
Presco Polymers, a portfolio company of River Associates since February 2019, has acquired William Frick & Company. William Frick is a designer, manufacturer, and reseller of labeling and marking products including custom labels, signs, tags,
Kirshlen Moodley, formerly a member of JP Morgan's UK M&A team, has joined BNP Paribas.
Bertram Capital has acquired Safety Products Holdings (SPH), a provider of safety cutting tools and accessories, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP). The buy of SPH is the third platform investment for Bertram’s fourth fund.
