Portfolio management
Bridgepoint-backed Oasis acquires Smiles
Dental healthcare group expands into Irish market
Accent’s Hoist Technology in bolt-on
Hoist Technology and Locatel merge to create full-service group
HitecVision’s Momek in bolt-on
Hitec's oil platform makes pump systems add-on
Mid Europa’s Walmark bolts on Sinulan
Mid Europa acquired a 50% stake in Walmark in July 2012
GCP-backed Fishawack acquires JK Associates
Medical communications group expands further into US
HIG Europe’s Weru completes bolt-on investment
GP provides additional financing to facilitate bolt-on
Ratos-backed Bisnode acquires Vendemore Nordic
Business intelligence firm in second bolt-on this month
LDC’s Ramco acquires Pipetech
LDC acquired Ramco in March 2013
MML’s Optionis bolts on Wheatley Pearce
Accountancy practice to become part of ClearSky brand
Palatine-backed Chase Templeton shapes up with Health Assist
Portfolio company completes 13th bolt-on in as many months
Dunedin-backed Hawksford buys Janus
Hawksford completes fifth acquisition since Dunedin MBO in 2008
Ratos-backed Bisnode acquires Grufman Reje
Swedish business information business Bisnode, a portfolio company of Ratos, has acquired Grufman Reje, an analytics company specialising in trade and industry analysis.
H2-backed Hancocks picks up JTS
H2 first invested in Hancocks in November 2012
VC-backed Just-Eat bolts on Meal2Go
Just-Eat to infuse electronic point-of-sale technology
NVM’s Kitwave acquires Eden Farm
UK wholesaler Kitwave Wholesale Group, backed by NVM Private Equity, has acquired frozen food and ice-cream wholesale and distribution business Eden Farm.
Ratos-backed Inwido completes add-ons
Ratos-backed Inwido, a European supplier of windows and doors, has acquired Danish businesses JNA Vinduer & Døre and Spar Vinduer.
Permira’s Bestinvest bolts on Tilney's regional businesses
UK wealth manager Bestinvest, backed by Permira, has acquired the regional businesses of Tilney from Deutsche Bank’s asset and wealth management division.
Doughty’s TMF takes full control of Custom House
Doughty Hanson-backed TMF Group has acquired a further 49% holding in Custom House Global Fund Services, securing full ownership of the business.
EQT’s Scandic in bolt-on
Nordic hotel chain Scandic Hotels, backed by EQT, has agreed to acquire 72 Rica Hotels to add to its existing portfolio.
Octopus finances two bolt-ons for GetLenses
Octopus Investments has provided fresh funding for the acquisition of Dutch firms Lensbase and Vision Direct by its portfolio company GetLenses, a UK contact lenses retailer.
3i's SLR bolts on US business
3i-backed environmental consultancy SLR Management has acquired US- and Canada-based HFP Acoustical Consultants.
PE backers work out gym merger
CCMP Capital Advisers’ Pure Gym is merging with The Gym Group, backed by Phoenix Equity Partners and Bridges Ventures.
Charterhouse’s Webhelp picks up SNT
Charterhouse-backed Webhelp Group, a French provider of customer management solutions, has acquired Dutch customer contact services provider SNT.
Highland’s AMCS bolts on PCST
Irish company Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems Group (AMCS), backed by Highland Capital Partners and Investec, has acquired US firm PC Scale Technologies (PCST).