Industrials
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 26 January 2023
Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons, with ICG's Circet, Five Arrows' Mintec, Carlyle's Jagex, and more
Koinos Capital explores return to fundraising trail in 12-18 months
Italian SME-focused GP could seek EUR 200m for new vehicle; Fund I set to reach 70% of deployment by year-end
InnovaFonds gears up for first close of new SME fund
French GP’s mezzanine and small equity tickets vehicle aims to attract institutional investors and has a EUR 100m target
Equistone to exit Bulgin to Infinite Electronics
UK sealed connectors manufacturer set to accelerate US expansion under trade owner
EQT on track for 2023 final close for Fund X
GP has so far raised more than EUR 16bn for the vehicle against EUR 20bn target
Tikehau-backed Euro Group Laminations to hold vote on IPO plans
Italian producer of steel components for electric motors seeks EUR 1bn-plus valuation
IK launches mini-cap strategy in UK and Benelux with robust pipeline
With a focus on deals of up to EUR 50m EV, the GP's Development Capital team is in advanced negotiations with several potential targets in the new markets
DBAG sells Pmflex following trade approach
Pre-wired electrical installation conduits manufacture sold to Hager Group following a 2.5 year investment period
DBAG wraps up Fund V with Heytex exit
German sponsor sells textile manufacturer to Bencis Capital; 2006 vehicle returns over 2.5x to LPs after 11 exits
Stirling Square buys Tapi in SBO from Wise Equity
Sale of the Italy-based beverage packaging closures producer comes after a competitive auction process
Afinum, Invision-backed Ledlenser prepped for sale
LED flashlight and headlamp producer has been owned by sponsors and management since 2018
Private Equity Trendspotter: Sponsors look for sure footing as market slowdown signals change in deals landscape
Aggregate buyout volume brings 2022 just 6% above pre-pandemic dealmaking, with a significant sentiment shift in H2 2022
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 14 December 2022
Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons, including CVC's Stark Group, Bridgepoint's Kereis, EQT's Open Systems, and more
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Making an impact
Impact growth capital firm Lightrock's Pål Erik Sjåtil speaks to Unquote about impact investing and energy transition
EQT Infrastructure in exclusivity to buy Trescal
OMERS Private Equity to retain 25% stake in the French calibration laboratories provider
Adelis sells Mobilhouse to consortium led by LEGO’s family office
Kirk Kapital takes 50% in Danish modular building group alongside individual investors
ABB e-mobility private investors could become IPO cornerstones
Private placement backed by family offices seen as intermediate step ahead of a listing next year
Women in PE: Triton’s Meier-Kirner on deploying in times of crisis and resisting herd mentality
Pan-European sponsor aims to back undervalued businesses and those with structural tailwinds using learnings from past crises
Sponsors ponder ESG questions as EU Taxonomy spurs gas, nuclear funding flow hopes
Framework gives green light to deals in the sector but LP accountability could stymie potential investments
Wise Equity exits Trime in SBO to 21 Invest
Italian lighting tower maker to pursue growth in US, Australia and continue focus on ESG goals
CapMan to return to market for new growth fund in 2024
With EUR 100m-150m target, fundraising will launch after CapMan Growth II's full deployment
CDPQ explores strategic options for Datamars
Goldman Sachs appointed to survey options for Swiss agricultural technology specialist
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 11 November 2022
Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons including Hg and ICG's Iris, Inflexion's THE, Bain's House of HR and more
Jewson carve-out sees Apollo, CVC, HIG, TDR in round two
Final bids for Saint-Gobain's building materials unit are due at the end of this month
