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Bertelsmann et al. join series-B round for deal united
Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, KfW Bankengruppe, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and Venture Incubator have invested in a series-B round of finance for payment specialist deal united.
Doughty Hanson linked to Synovate sale
Doughty Hanson is thought to be in the bidding for Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis, in a deal that could be worth up to £600m.
Penta backs telecoms buy-and-build platform with £60m
Penta Capital has provided an initial £60m funding package to support a new company that will acquire service providers to the UK managed data sector.
RJD backs £30m MBO of Intrinsic Technology
RJD Partners backed the £30m MBO of UK provider of ICT and unified communications solutions Intrinsic Technology Limited.
Butler-backed Sernam interested in Mory
French industrial delivery services company Sernam, owned by turnaround fund Butler Capital, is reportedly looking to acquire rival Mory.
PE-backed Trescal acquires Antech Engineering
3i and TCR Capital portfolio company Trescal has acquired Antech Engineering, a UK-based provider of pressure, temperature and flow measurements services.
Lead Equities-backed JCL acquires Wincanton
Lead Equities-owned JCL Logistics has made an add-on acquisition with service provider Wincanton BV.
Triton looking to sell Lehnkering
Triton is reportedly looking to offload logistics company Lehnkering.
Industrifonden et al. invest SEK 116m in Triventus
Industrifonden, Sustainable Technologies Fund and existing shareholders have invested SEK 116m in Swedish alternative energy company Triventus AB.
Sentica acquires stake in Citec
Sentica Partners has acquired a 67% stake in multi-discipline technical solutions and project services provider Citec Group.
THL buys Sword Insurance unit
Thomas H Lee Partners has agreed to acquire the insurance unit of Paris-based Sword Group in a deal thought to be worth around $150m.
Arle-backed Stork acquires RBG from 3i
Arle Capital Partners’ portfolio company Stork Technical Services Holding B.V. has acquired RBG Limited from 3i.
LDC's Trustmarque buys Nimbus
LDC portfolio company Trustmarque Solutions has bought Nimbus Technology Systems.
Bain linked to Micro Focus bid
Bain Capital is poised to make a bid for UK-based IT provider Micro Focus, in a deal that could be worth up to £900m, according to reports.
Nordic Capital’s Falck share sale ends IPO deliberations
Nordic Capital has sold its remaining shares in Danish ambulance and fire engine service provider Falck A/S to Lundbeck Foundation, KIRKBI, PFA and the company’s executive management board.
EQT lining up SEK 20bn sale of Securitas Direct
EQT is preparing to sell Swedish burglar alarm company Securitas Direct, according to reports.
HIG acquires walter services
HIG Europe and Anchorage Capital have acquired telecommunication service provider walter services from Odewald & Compagnie, Gilde Buy Out Partners and Capiton AG for an undisclosed amount.
Gilde buys Actief Interim from KBC PE and Indufin
Gilde Equity Management has acquired temporary staffing provider Actief Interim from KBC Private Equity and Indufin for an undisclosed amount.
Reiten & Co invest in Webstep
Reiten & Co has acquired a 62.5% stake in Norwegian IT consultancy firm Webstep.
Warburg Pincus-backed Survitec acquires Zodiac business
Warburg Pincus’ portfolio company Survitec Group Limited has acquired Zodiac’s commercial SOLAS life raft business.
Permira and Mercapital looking to buy ACS division
Permira and Mercapital are said to be in negotiations with ACS about the sale of its service division Clece.
LDC-backed Sala acquires Arrow and Microstat
LDC’s portfolio company Sala International has acquired Arrow Imaging and Microstat as part of a buy and build strategy.
Ratos refinances Anticimex
Ratos has completed a SEK 476m refinancing round of cleaning and sanitation service provider Anticimex.
Gilde buys Actief Interim from KBC PE and Indufin
Gilde Equity Management has acquired temporary staffing provider Actief Interim from KBC Private Equity and Indufin for an undisclosed amount.