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SNH Capital buys Universal Background Screening

SNH Capital Partners said March 29 that it acquired Universal Background Screening. Financial terms weren’t announced. Universal Background, of Phoenix, provides background screening products and services. SNH said it merged Universal Background with its portfolio company PeopleFacts. The combined company will operate under the Universal brand.

Hull Street Energy buys Bayswater, Jamaica Bay stations from NextEra Energy

Hull Street Energy LLC said March 29 that it acquired Bayswater and Jamaica Bay natural gas-fired electric generating stations. Financial terms weren’t announced. NextEra Energy Resources is the seller. The two plants are in Far Rockaway, New York and provide approximately 110 megawatts of power generation capacity to the region.

Semerci invests in Little Farm

Osman Semerci, founder of EMEA Capital, has invested in Little Farm. Financial terms weren’t announced. Little Farm, of London, is a healthy food shop and restaurant chain.

Van den Bosch exits Charterhouse Capital

Frank van den Bosch, the veteran dealmaker, left Charterhouse Capital Partners at the end of 2018 after nearly 15 years at the firm, Private Equity News reported. Van den Bosch joined Charterhouse in 2005 from Goldman Sachs Group, the story said.

Alliance Data's Epsilon unit attracts Publicis, Goldman and Advent: Bloomberg

Publicis Groupe SA, along with a joint offer from Advent International and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, are bidding for Alliance Data Systems Corp’s Epsilon marketing unit, Bloomberg is reporting. The marketing unit could fetch $5 billion in an auction that could select the winning bidder as early as next week, the story said.

Willis Towers Watson buys Tranzact

Willis Towers Watson said March 31 that it acquired Tranzact. Financial terms weren’t announced. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice was the seller. Tranzact is a direct-to-consumer health care organization that links individuals to U.S. insurance carriers.

Alpha Venture Partners to make 3x on Careem

Alpha Venture Partners to make 3x on Careem

Bain Capital to buy majority of Maesa

Bain Capital Private Equity said March 28 that it agreed to buy a majority of Maesa. Financial terms weren’t announced. Maesa, of New York, is a beauty brand incubator for retailers and beauty companies.

Bridgepoint in talks to invest $160 mln in Kyriba

Kyriba said March 27 that it is in advanced talks with Bridgepoint to invest $160 million. Bridgepoint, a U.K. private equity firm, would have a majority stake in Kyriba, which would be valued at $1.2 billion. Kyriba, of San Diego, is a treasury management technology firm.