Transactions

Intersaction, a long term growth-oriented investor, acquired a majority stake in TASK.

BrainSHARE IT, provider of SaldeoSMART, a leading cloud solution for accounting practices and accounting departments of small and medium businesses in Poland, was sold to Visma, a major Nordic software provider operating in the business segments of SMB, enterprise, commerce solutions, custom solutions, and cloud infrastructure services.

Olivotto Glass Technologies S.p.A., an Italian company active in the design, engineering, and sale of machines and plants for the manufacturing of hollow glass items, was sold to the Chinese listed group China Glass Holdings Limited (HK:3300).

BB Capital Investments acquired a majority stake in Sparkling Society, a developer of games for mobile devices. The game company will use the investment to further expand its position within the ‘city building games’ segment.

Starhome Mach, a provider of wireless mobility solutions, was sold to Telarix Inc., a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners for USD 100 million.

Dumona, a French leader in professional substrates, potting soils, and production of plant‐growing material, was sold to DCM France, the French subsidiary of Groupe DC, a Belgian family‐owned group specializing in the production and distribution of plant care, animal care, and environmental care products.

In a partial MBO, three partners of Public Matters acquired a significant additional stake.

AD Plastik Group, the largest Croatian manufacturer of plastic components for the automotive industry, acquired 100% ownership of Tisza Automotive Kft., a Hungarian auto parts supplier.

Kontron, a global provider of cloud and carrier‐class integrated infrastructure platforms, acquired Inocybe Technologies, a leading open networking technology provider.

SRM Opleidingen, Dutch educational institution for professionals in marketing and communication, was acquired by Dutch educational group NCOI Holding.

Van der Luyt Transport, a perishable goods transport company, and Van der Luyt Selfstorage, separate business unit of storage boxes leasing, were sold to De Wit Transport.

Richard Wellock & Sons Ltd, a food distributor, was sold to William Jackson Food Group.

Voice Mobile Limited, a market-leading provider of mobile phone solutions, was sold to Daisy Group Limited, a business ISP and IT supplier.

Satrak Ltd, a leading provider of telematics products was sold to Danish telematics group Trackunit A/S in a multi-million-pound sale.

Sangamo, a control and switch company,  was sold to Tamworth-based lighting, wiring accessories, and security products supplier, Scolmore Group.

3W Academy, a French private school dedicated to web development programs, completed a leveraged buyout transaction with Amundi Private Equity Funds to create 3W Group and pursue its booming growth.

Homes Caring for Autism, a residential care provider for young adults with complex needs arising from autism, was sold to nationwide learning disability provider Care Management Group (CMG).

Riedel, market leader in fruit juices and drinks, acquired Beyond Brands, with the owners of Beyond Brands to form the new management team of Riedel.

LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG, the global manufacture of innovative constant temperature equipment and systems for various applications, has acquired GFL Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH, a German premium manufacturer of laboratory equipment.

NPM Capital, the private equity company of the family-owned group SHV, has acquired a 40% interest in Ploeger Oxbo Group, a Dutch manufacturer of agricultural equipment, from the joint holding of Synergia Capital Partners, VDL Participaties, and Bolster Investment Partners.