H.I.G. Capital's European affiliate, H.I.G. Europe has acquired shares representing 49.99% of the capital of Vértice 360 Servicios Audiovisuales which was until now fully owned by Vértice 360º. The investment has taken place through a capital increase.
3 min read · 20 November 2012
Mobile Fun, an online retailer for mobile device accessories has appointed corporate finance firm Altium Capital to advise on a possible trade sale. Founded in 2000, the independently-owned company is seeking a buyer to support the company's international expansion ambitions.
3 min read · 20 November 2012
Allyes, a provider of integrated digital marketing solutions in China has appointed Dr. Hanhua Wang as chief executive officer effective as of December 1, 2012. Allyes is a portfolio company of Silver Lake.
4 min read · 20 November 2012
Television loyalty service Viggle is to acquire GetGlue, a social TV application. Under the terms of the deal, Viggle will pay $25 million in cash and 48.3 million shares of stock for GetGlue.
4 min read · 20 November 2012
Eyewear product designer ICU Eyewear has appointed Rich Conti as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. The company has also appointed Kirk Hobbs, most recently the CEO of Lifefactory, as chief operating officer. ICU is owned by San Francisco Equity Partners.
2 min read · 20 November 2012
Daniel Rubin has recently joined Rosen Partners as managing director. He was previously senior vice president at CW Capital.
1 min read · 20 November 2012
Family Christian Stores, a specialty retailer of Christian products, has been acquired by a group of Christian investors. Middle market investment bank Harris Williams & Co advised on the transaction.
2 min read · 20 November 2012
Kinderhook Industries has sold Home Health Care Holdings, parent company of Nurse on Call to Emeritus Corporation for $102.5 million. Emeritus is a provider of assisted living and memory care services. Nurse on Call has been a portfolio company of Kinderhook since 2005 and the realization represents a return on invested capital of over 5.0x, including prior distributions, for Kinderhook.
2 min read · 20 November 2012
Marlin Equity Partners has acquired MicroSun Technologies, a Woodridge, IL-based designer of custom battery packs and energy storage solutions for portable electronics. MicroSun has been integrated with Palladium Energy, a Marlin portfolio company. No financial terms were disclosed.
1 min read · 20 November 2012
Private equity-focused investment bank Cogent Partners has appointed Jonathan Jameson as a managing director based in New York. Jameson joins from Pinnacle Trust Partners where he was a partner.
2 min read · 20 November 2012
