Calera Capital has acquired United Site Services (USS), a provider of portable sanitation, temporary fencing, and related site services. The buy of USS represents Calera’s ninth investment from the firm’s fourth fund. United Site Services has been a portfolio company of GSO Capital Partners (Blackstone) and Angelo, Gordon & Co. since January 2010, “CEO Ron…...
Archives for August 6, 2014
Trivest Partners Acquires Advanced Discovery
Advanced Discovery, a provider of e-discovery services and document review, has been acquired by Trivest Partners in partnership with the company’s management team. Advanced Discovery represents the fifth platform investment in Trivest Fund V, a $415 million fund. “Advanced Discovery aligns perfectly with our strategy to partner with growing, founder-owned, middle market businesses,” said Forest…...
Blue Point Acquires Onamac Industries
Selmet, a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Onamac Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of machined components and assemblies to the aerospace and defense industry. Onamac Industries provides machined components and assemblies, particularly high mix, low volume precision aerospace, commercial, and military components. The company’s products are used within an aircraft, including…...
Carlyle Acquires Ross Aviation from Centre Partners
Landmark Aviation, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, has acquired Ross Aviation, an operator of fixed based operations located throughout the United States and a portfolio company of Centre Partners since January 2005. A fixed-base operator (FBO) is a commercial business granted the right by an airport to operate on the airport and provide…...
CIT: Private Equity Continues to See Healthcare Sector as an Attractive Investment
Even in the midst of significant changes, in large part due to the Affordable Care Act, private equity firms continue to seek out deals in the healthcare sector. Due to consistent demand, an aging population and constant innovation that continue to drive utilization and demand for services, the sector represents a growth opportunity for investors…....