Deals in brief

Garnett Station-backed Flagstop acquires two car washes and opens new site

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Flagstop Car Wash is an express car wash brand.

Littlejohn Capital snaps up metal processing firm 3P processing

The company’s specialized services include masking, prime, & topcoat, chemical processing, non-destructive testing, shot peening, and other ancillary services.

MiddleGround promotes Jordan Gabbert to IR head

In this role, Gabbert will oversee all aspects of investor engagement and outreach, including fundraising and investor communications.

O2 Investment-backed Azureon acquires Northern Pool & Spa

Azureon is a Lakehurst, New Jersey-based provider of pool care services.

J.C. Flowers to acquire Admiral Group's US motor insurance business

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.

Atlas Holdings agrees to take over De La Rue in £263m deal

De La Rue’s services are used by governments and banks to protect their supply chains and cash cycles from counterfeiting and illicit trade.

KKR offers $1.2bn for Sweden’s Biotage

Headquartered in Sweden, Biotage is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm.

CVC-backed Ahlsell to buy Rexel’s Finland operations

Rexel’s Finland operations generated sales of €254m in 2024.

Main Capital-backed Pointsharp picks up Vemendo

Vemendo is a software provider for identity management, user provisioning and lifecycle management.

Investindustrial to buy DCC’s healthcare unit at £1.1bn EV

DCC Healthcare is an independently run division of DCC.