EQT Infrastructure acquires Meine Radiologie and Blikk
EQT Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Meine Radiologie Holding (Meine Radiologie) from Triton Partners and Blikk Holding (Blikk) from DBAG Fund VII, a private equity fund advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG). DBAG will remain a minority shareholder in the combined group given its experience supporting Blikk and high conviction in the long-term attractiveness of […]
Capitalflow bought by Bunq in deal worth €141m
Capitalflow, a specialist business lender founded in 2016, has been acquired by Bunq in a deal valued at around €141m, according to the Dutch challenger bank’s owner. The deal, which was announced last week and is pending regulatory approval by the Dutch financial regulator, is set to give Capitalflow improved access to funding at competitive […]
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL’S ACQUIRES 12% STAKE IN MICROSTRATEGY
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy (MSTR) just spilled intel that the financial services company of Capital International has acquired a huge equity stake from them. Reports are suggesting that the latter has invested over half a billion dollars into the former. If the Securities and Exchange Commission filing made by MicroStrategy is anything to go by, […]
Traeger Grills to acquire MEATER
Traeger Grills (Traeger), a specialist in wood-pellet grills, has acquired MEATER, a global leader in wireless meat thermometers for all cooking and preparation methods. Traeger has been at the forefront of outdoor cooking innovation since the late ’80s when it blazed a trail for the wood-pellet grill category. But what started with an auger feeding […]
Stamps.com Agrees to Thoma Bravo Buyout in $6.6 Billion Deal
Stamps.com Inc., the online postage company, has agreed to be acquired for $6.6 billion in cash by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. The purchase price of $330 a share is a 67% premium to Stamps.com’s Thursday closing price, the companies said in a statement Friday. The stock had stalled so far this year, with a 0.8% gain, but […]
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. Acquires Blackstone Consulting LLC
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. (“Rimkus”), a worldwide provider of forensic engineering and technical consulting services, today announced the acquisition of Blackstone Consulting LLC (“Blackstone”), a leading consultant for evaluating risks associated with real estate investments. The acquisition expands Rimkus’ due diligence Property Condition and Environmental Assessment capabilities and expands its seismic risk and construction consulting […]
KKR Acquires Neighborly from Harvest Partners
KKR, a global investment firm, has agreed to acquire Neighborly, a provider and franchisor of home service brands, from Harvest Partners. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Through a portfolio of 28 brands, the company offers an array of services including plumbing, pest control, restoration, electrical, cleaning, HVAC, home inspection and many more. Mike Bidwell, […]
Sweden’s Vitrolife to buy Igenomix in EUR 1.25 billion deal
Swedish medical technology group Vitrolife said on Thursday it would buy reproductive genetic testing services provider Igenomix S.L. in a deal worth 1.25 billion euros ($1.48 billion) on a cash and debt free basis. The deal with private equity group EQT and other shareholders would be financed through a mix of shares issued to the […]
Platinum Equity to buy specialty chemicals maker Solenis in $5.25 bln deal
Billionaire Tom Gores’ private equity firm Platinum Equity said on Tuesday it would buy specialty chemicals maker Solenis in a deal valued at $5.25 billion, including debt, and merge it with Sigura Water, a company it bought in 2019. Platinum Equity will acquire Solenis from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and BASF (BASFn.DE). The German chemicals giant […]
Ingram Micro Finalizes $7.2B Acquisition By Platinum Equity
Ingram Micro has officially closed its $7.2 billion acquisition by private equity powerhouse Platinum Equity in a blockbuster deal that frees the distributor from financially troubled Chinese conglomerate HNA Group. The deal–which was expected to be finalized by the second quarter of 2021–took seven months to complete. Platinum Equity Chairman and CEO Tom Gores said in a […]
