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Innovative International Acquisition Corp has merged with Zoomcar
Client: Innovative International Acquisition Corp. Client Location: United States Target: Zoomcar Target Location: India Acquirer: Innovative International Acquisition Corp. Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Zoomcar provides car sharing services.
Merit Capital Partners has sold Monarch Industries to TriWest Capital Partners
Monarch Industries Monarch Industries is a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and custom iron castings. The Monarch name is synonymous with premium quality, highly engineered products, top-notch delivery… Read More
Rockpool Investments has invested in EC Electronics
Client: Rockpool Investments Client Location: UK Target: EC Electronics Target Location: UK Acquirer: Rockpool Investments Acquirer Location: UK Target Description: EC Electronics is a global electronics manufacturing services provider with four facilities across the UK, Netherlands… Read More
High Road Capital Partners has sold Radix Wire & Cable to Windjammer Capital
Client: High Road Capital Partners Client Location: United States Target: Radix Wire & Cable Target Location: United States Acquirer: Windjammer Capital Acquirer Location: United States Radix Wire & Cable Radix Wire & Cable is a leading… Read More
SK Capital Partners has sold NuCera Solutions to Chase Corporation
NuCera Solutions NuCera Solutions is a global leader in the development and production of highly differentiated specialty polymers for markets that require high quality and performance. NuCera delivers performance chemistry… Read More
Orienta Capital Partners has acquired ILMA with financing provided by Iccrea Banca and Indigo
ILMA ILMA is a leading Italian player, headquartered in Magliano Alpi (Cuneo, Italy), and engaged in manufacturing and distributing wooden structures for construction carpentry. The company designs and builds (i)… Read More
Reality Check: Assessing Private Equity’s 2022 Predictions
In Q4 2021, Lincoln International surveyed nearly 400 private equity investors on their expectations for dealmaking in the year ahead. In the three quarters since, public equity markets have seen… Read More
Orienta Capital Partners has acquired Trendcolor with financing provided by Finint SGR
Trendcolor Trendcolor is a leading makeup contract manufacturer (mainly for face, eyes and lips) with a portfolio of more than 400 innovative and proprietary formulas. The main activities carried out… Read More
Thales has sold its aeronautical electrical systems business to Safran
Thales Thales’ aeronautical electrical system business (ELS) provides a full suite of critical electrical power systems embedded in prestigious civil and military platforms, while providing key support services to ELS’… Read More
Blackford Capital has sold Quality Aluminum Products to Gibraltar
Client: Blackford Capital Client Location: United States Target: Quality Aluminum Products Target Location: United States Acquirer: Gibraltar Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Quality Aluminum Products manufactures and distributes aluminum and steel building products for residential, commercial… Read More
Insolvency administrator Schultze & Braun has sold Bolta Werke to Winning Group
Client: Schultze & Braun Client Location: Germany Target: Bolta Werke Target Location: Germany Acquirer: Winning Group Acquirer Location: Czech Republic Target Description: Bolta Werke produces electroplated interior and exterior components.
Ultimaker, a portfolio company of NPM Capital, has merged with MakerBot, a subsidiary of Statasys
Ultimaker Established in 2011, Ultimaker is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transformation to flexible, empowering and sustainable solutions. Ultimaker provides a seamless integration of hardware, software and materials… Read More
Wellman Dynamics has been sold to TRM Equity
Wellman Dynamics Wellman Dynamics, headquartered in Creston, Iowa, is a manufacturer of large scale, complex magnesium and aluminum castings for the defense and commercial aerospace markets. The company provides unique… Read More
Audax Private Equity has acquired Rensa Filtration from The Edgewater Funds and The Duchossois Group
Rensa Filtration Founded in 2017 by Chief Executive Officer Brandon Ost and private investment partners, Rensa Filtration manufactures best-in-class air filtration solutions that keep environments safe and industries thriving. Rensa… Read More
Main Shareholder has agreed to sell a minority stake of Figeac Aero to Tikehau Ace Capital
Client: Figeac Aero Client Location: France Target: Figeac Aero Target Location: France Acquirer: Tikehau Ace Capital Acquirer Location: France Target Description: Figeac Aero Société Anonyme manufactures and sells aeronautical parts and sub-assemblies. The… Read More
Lincoln Private Market Index Experiences First Decline Since Q1 2020
Public market volatility driven by heightened recession fears trickled to private market enterprise values in Q2 The Lincoln Private Market Index (Lincoln PMI), the only index that tracks changes in… Read More
Chemicals Quarterly Review Q2 2022
In Q2 2022, deflated performance continued broadly across the chemicals and materials sector. The industry is cautiously optimistic on a recovery despite ongoing Eastern Europe conflict, continued supply chain woes… Read More
The Jordan Company has sold Watchfire to H.I.G. Capital
Watchfire Headquartered in Danville, Illinois, Watchfire designs, engineers and manufacturers the best looking, most durable outdoor light-emitting diode (LED) signs, indoor displays, digital billboards and video scoreboards which help businesses… Read More
A Deeper Look at the Technical Textiles Market
The technical textile market is one of the fastest growing segments of the overall textile field. The market is sizable at north of $200 billion globally with GDP+ growth rates… Read More
Watermill Group has sold Tenere to CGI Manufacturing Holdings, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners
Tenere Headquartered in Dresser, Wisconsin, Tenere Inc. is a market-leading provider of custom mechanical solutions serving innovative customers in the information and communications technology and renewable energy markets, including cloud… Read More
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems – Combining Efficiency, Speed, Accuracy and Safety
E-commerce sales are currently approximately 22% of retail sales and are expected to increase to approximately 30% by 2025.[1] Increasing order volume, combined with an expectation of fast delivery and… Read More
Even as Possible Recession Looms, Prospects for Private Markets Look Strong
It is no secret that public markets are facing notable volatility. But from where I sit in the trenches of private market dealmaking, the near-term prospects for private equity remain… Read More
SABCA, a portfolio company of SFPIM, has received advice on strategy and partnership options for its Unmanned Aerial Systems business
Client: SABCA Client Location: Belgium Target: SABCA Target Location: Belgium Target Description: SABCA is a leading Belgian aerospace and defense company
Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems has acquired Telesis Technologies
Telesis Telesis has more than 160 employees globally. The company has a development center and manufacturing facility, along with engineering, sales and maintenance service bases, in the United States. It… Read More
Aksia Group has acquired Gommatex Spalmati with financing provided by Credit Agricole, Banca Ifis and Banco BPM
Gommatex Spalmati Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Central Italy, Gommatex Spalmati is a leading business-to-business manufacturer of coated, printed and coupled fabrics for the high-end luxury market. In addition,… Read More