Transactions

Prendamex, the leading Mexican pawn-shop operator, which operates more than 600 pawn stores (franchises and company-owned), sold its 126 company-owned stores to First Cash Financial Services (NYSE: FCFS), the global leader in the pawn industry.

The Middleby Corporation, a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry, acquired Josper S.A., a leading manufacturer of charcoal grill and oven cooking equipment for commercial foodservice and residential applications.

The Belgian Federal Public Service Finance (Belgian Treasury Department) awarded a four-year coinage contract  to the Royal Dutch Mint.

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.

The founder and CEO of Securiview, a managed security services provider (MSSP) , together with Impact Partnaires, investor in the company since 2015, sold the company to LinkByNet.

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).

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).

Quant.Capital Management GmbH, a German quant-based alternative asset manager as well as risk and tactical overlay manager, sold a stake to a private investor.

Amsterdam Air, the leading French online retailer of Dutch and electric bikes, sold 100% of its shares to NOTUS Group.

Egil Verne,  a Norwegian vehicle component distributor, was sold to Axel Johnson International, a Swedish family business that builds and develops trade and service businesses in the European market.

Fin.-Imm. Chiorino S.r.l. sold 100% of Chiorino Technology S.p.A. to Arcadia SGR S.p.A., an Italian private equity firm. Chiorino Technology S.p.A. is active in the production and distribution of high-quality leather products.

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.

Clairfield Spain advised Grupo ADI in its acquisition of Quaternia. Both companies are active in the chemical distribution market and ADI will now have combined sales in excess of €55 mn. ADI is active in the textile sector while Quaternia is active in the personal care, cosmetic and detergent segments.

Lyseo, a France-based international freight-forwarding group, acquired B&B International.

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.

Prima Dent, the leading private dental-clinic chain in Warsaw with 3 modern clinics and 70 medical personnel, was sold to Lux Med sp. z o.o., the Polish leader in private medical services.

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.

Hall Contracting, an Australian-based international dredging and civil construction contractor, received an investment from Crescent Capital Partners, a private equity firm.

HASAP Group sold Batimob to Louis Beyer and Jean-Marc Gras, who were backed by Invest PME. Batimob specializes in woodwork and design of interiors for movie theaters, public administration buildings, and residential and consumer spaces.