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LDC

LDC exits Direct Group in trade sale

LDC has sold UK-based outsourced insurance services provider Direct Group to Ryan Specialty Group.

  • Exits
  • 19 September 2012
LDC appoints investment director

LDC has appointed Andrew Hampshire as an investment director in its value enhancement group.

  • People
  • 17 September 2012
John Garner and John Swarbrick of LDC in Leeds
Garner to head LDC Yorkshire & North East

John Garner (pictured, left) is to head up LDC’s business in Yorkshire and the North East as the firm looks to increase its activities in the region.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 07 September 2012
LDC pumps £20m into restaurant fund

UK-based GP LDC has invested £20m in Hill Capital Partners LLP's new restaurants-focused vehicle.

  • Fundraising
  • 03 September 2012
Graphite backs MBO of Explore Learning

Graphite Capital has backed the management buyout of UK academic tuition provider Explore Learning in a deal reported to value the firm at £30m.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 24 August 2012
LDC’s WRG acquires Canyon

LDC portfolio company WRG Creative has acquired live communications agency Canyon.

  • Portfolio management
  • 16 August 2012
NorthEdge recruits ISIS director

NorthEdge Capital has appointed James Hall as director in its Leeds office.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 15 August 2012
NorthEdge hits £125m first close

Manchester-based lower mid-market investor NorthEdge Capital has hit a first close on £125m for its maiden fund, according to sources close to the firm.

  • Buyout
  • 10 August 2012
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LDC appoints new investment director

UK mid-cap firm LDC has hired Dale Alderson as an investment director in its Yorkshire team.

  • People
  • 08 August 2012
LDC-backed A-Gas makes fourth acquisition

LDC-backed A-Gas International has bought US-based halocarbon management specialist RemTec International, supported by fresh equity from LDC.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 07 August 2012
LDC backs MBO of Dale Power Solutions

LDC has invested £10.5m to back the management buyout of power solutions provider Dale Power Solutions.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 01 August 2012
LDC-backed Kirona buys Xmbrace

LDC portfolio company Kirona, which develops field force automation software, has acquired scheduling software developer Xmbrace.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 31 July 2012
LDC takes Boomerang private

LDC has acquired AIM-listed media production company Boomerang in a take-private worth close to £8m.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 27 July 2012
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Keith Holdt joins LDC as investment director

LDC has appointed Keith Holdt as investment director in its value enhancement group.

  • People
  • 27 June 2012
LDC acquires Metronet from YFM

LDC has completed the management buyout of UK-based internet service provider Metronet from YFM Equity Partners and Acceleris.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 14 June 2012
Lyndon Lea
Trade winds blowing

Trade winds blowing

  • Industry
  • 11 June 2012
Jonathan Harrison of Robert W Baird
PE players cashing in on energy services consolidation

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming more important to businesses, leading to the emergence of intense private equity interest in the energy management services sector. Research by Robert W Baird suggests an increase in deal...

  • Investments
  • 01 June 2012
LDC-backed Avelo acquires TrigoldCrystal

LDC portfolio company Avelo has completed the strategic acquisition of London-based mortgage solutions provider TrigoldCrystal.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 23 May 2012
Volume and value of UK software investments
Good year ahead for the UK software and voice devices market?

Bridgepoint’s recent SBO of BigHand from LDC sheds some light on the large UK software and voice device markets. Though important in Europe, the UK software market has been in decline, with volumes falling from 90 deals in 2008 to just 39 last year.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 21 May 2012
LDC buys Ocean Outdoor from Smedvig

LDC has completed the £35m buyout of UK digital advertising firm Ocean Outdoor from Smedvig Capital.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 17 May 2012
Claire Wilkinson of MVision
Lawyers: your most valuable asset?

Lawyers: a valuable asset?

  • DACH
  • 15 May 2012
LDC-backed A-Gas acquires SA Rural

LDC portfolio company A-Gas International has acquired Australian fumigation products company SA Rural Agencies.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 04 May 2012
Caird Capital exits Bifold to LDC for £85m

Caird Capital has exited gas pumps manufacturer Bifold Group to LDC in a £85m deal yielding a 3x return for the seller, according to a source close to the deal.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 30 April 2012
LDC exits Cranswick Pet Products

LDC has sold its majority stake in Cranswick Pet Products to Westland Horticulture for £18m.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 12 April 2012
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