Paris-based private equity firm Wendel has agreed to sell approximately 40% of its equity stake, along with other existing shareholders, in Allied Universal, one of the largest providers of security services in North America, to Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). This transaction places an enterprise value of $7 billion on Allied Universal. […]
Apax Partners’ eighth fund, Apax VIII LP, has agreed to sell its equity interest in AssuredPartners, a US insurance brokerage, to GTCR. GTCR previously owned AssuredPartners from its inception in 2011 until its sale to Apax VIII in October 2015. Apax is not completely exiting this investment as Apax IX LP, a $9 billion fund […]
Pfingsten has acquired Full Spectrum Group, a national, multi-vendor service provider for laboratory instrumentation. Full Spectrum is a provider of repair, maintenance and validation services for laboratory instrumentation. Validation ensures that a product, service, or system meets requirements and specifications and is a required component of ISO 9000 certification. Full Spectrum offers service contracts, preventative […]
Blue Sage Capital has acquired All-State Industries, a manufacturer of non-metallic components used by original equipment manufacturers across a range of end markets. All-State’s products are used for sealing, acoustics, thermal management, motion control, instrumental panel and impact absorption applications for customers in the agricultural, mining, construction, truck, recreational vehicle, marine, medical, utility and power […]
Excellere Partners has acquired SePRO Corporation, a provider of aquatic herbicides and algaecides. SePRO is a provider of products and services that help manage invasive weeds and algae in aquatic environments, plant growth regulators, and herbicides and insecticides. The company also sells fungicides for the turf and greenhouse markets, as well as herbicides for the […]
Bow River Capital has agreed to acquire Kivu Consulting, a provider of cyber security consulting services. Kivu’s services include incident response, risk management, penetration testing, extortion and ransomware, expert witness, digital forensics investigation services, and preparedness for digital intrusions. The company is active in the insurance, legal, professional services, health care, and education sectors. Kivu, […]
Stellex Capital Management has acquired Cisco Equipment in partnership with the founding Sibert family and company management. Cisco Equipment sells and rents heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, backhoes, dozers, tractors and forklifts that are used in the midstream infrastructure, construction, agriculture and industrial markets.The company also provides related parts and supplies, and […]
Bertram Capital has acquired Perennials and Sutherland from Acacia Partners which first invested in the company in December 2015. Perennials and Sutherland is a designer and manufacturer of acrylic fabrics and rugs for indoor and outdoor use (such as gardens, pools, yachts and casual living areas), and high-end outdoor furniture. The company’s UV stable fabrics […]
CenterGate Capital has acquired Mid-State Industrial Maintenance, a provider of on-site and off-site industrial maintenance and repair services. Mid-State provides its industrial services to customers in the chemical processing, phosphate mining, power generation, and building products industries throughout the southeastern United States. The company currently employs more than 500 engineers and shop personnel that are […]
One Rock Capital Partners has agreed to acquire the plastics distribution business (Nexeo Plastics) of Nexeo Solutions for $640 million. Nexeo Plastics is a global distributor of plastics, including polymer products and prime engineering resins, to customers in more than 60 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. The business is headquartered in The Woodlands, […]
