Deals in brief

SFEP-backed DGS Retail buys SMS Display

In line with the acquisition, DGS will also form Agility Retail Group, which will be its operating brand going forward.

Accel-KKR invests in LeagueApps

LeagueApps is a youth sports management platform.

Inflexion promotes Flor Kassai to managing partner

George Collier has also been appointed as chief operating officer.

Cathay-led investor group, Bosideng invest in Moose Knuckles

Moose Knuckles is a Canadian luxury outerwear brand.

Thirty-5 Capital makes first sports footwear investment with Sqairz

The investment will help underwrite the planned November launch of a new line of pickleball shoes.

CD&R in talks to buy 50% stake in Sanofi’s consumer healthcare unit Opella

France-based Opella manages 13 manufacturing sites and four research and innovation centers

Waterland-backed Alliance Electronics snaps up TXCube   

TXCube is a specialist in the design and industrialization of complete electronic products.

Norea Capital takes 40% stake in architectural millwork biz Beaubois

Beaubois is specialized in high-end and large-scale architectural woodworking projects.

Emerald Lake expands investment team with three new hires

Stephen Burhenn is appointed as a principal and Derrick Lee has joined as vice-president.

Kian-backed Spatco adds on Hobby Electric and UST Services  

Hobby is an electrical maintenance, repair and installation services provider.