Deals in brief

Quad-C taps Dillard Watt as business development director

In this role, Watt will work closely with Quad-C’s investment teams to support the firm’s continued growth through the sourcing and origination of new platform investments and add-on acquisitions.

Gryphon-backed Mechanix Wear acquires PPE manufacturer Otex

Headquartered in Valencia, California, Mechanix Wear is a provider of hand protection and protective apparel.

GoldState Music and TA Associates invest in music distribution platform Too Lost

Pinnacle Financial Partners is also participating in the investment by providing a credit facility.

Norvestor launches $226m bid for Zalaris

Zalaris is a global provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management services.

EQT exits dermatology business Galderma

Galderma is a global dermatology company delivering science-backed services to healthcare professionals, consumers and patients.

Charlesbank to invest in growth of secondaries firm Overbay Capital Partners

Overbay Capital Partners is a Toronto-based alternative asset manager focused on the secondaries market.

Vistria names David Schuppan, Phil Alphonse as co-heads of flagship funds

The appointments will support the firm's operating structure with its evolving scale and strategic priorities as part of its future growth.

Norea Capital acquires majority stake in specialized manufacturer Metalunic

Metalunic is a specialized manufacturer of metal panels for siding and roofing.

ArcLight acquires 50% stake in 5.4 GW InfraBridge gas power portfolio

The assets include 11 natural gas-fired combined cycle power plants in Washington, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ontario.

Greenbelt agrees to buy Peak Utility Services from ORIX Capital Partners

Peak Utility is an outsourced provider of maintenance, repair, and upgrade services for the utility sector.