Deals in brief

CenterSquare taps Glenn as managing director for capital markets group

In this role, Glenn will lead business development and fundraising efforts for CenterSquare’s public and private real estate investment strategies across the Southeastern US and other global regions.

EQT to sell Dunlop Protective Footwear to Gilde Equity Management

Dunlop is a manufacturer of protective wellington boots, sold via distributors to customers.

Brookfield to sell renewable power biz Saeta Yield for $1.4bn EV

The transaction consists of a portfolio of 745MW of predominantly wind assets and includes a 1.6GW development pipeline.

Evolution Capital-backed DiningRD acquires dietary consulting software provider Crandall Corporate Dietitians

DiningRD is a St. Louis-based provider of food and nutrition software and solutions.

Quantum Capital backs new oil and gas company Vickery Energy Partners

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Vickery will acquire and develop oil and gas assets across North America, with an initial focus on the Appalachian Basin.

CDPQ invests in Chinook, launches platform focused on US forestland

The deployment of capital and management of assets will be carried out by Chinook, of which CDPQ will become a minority shareholder.

Blackstone and Vista to acquire enterprise work management platform Smartsheet in $8.4bn take-private deal

According to terms of the deal, Smartsheet shareholders will acquire $56.50 per share in cash.

Abenex invests in Santis LAB

Santis LAB is a laboratory developing and marketing food supplements, based in Wollerau, Switzerland.

Raine Group names Alexander Verbitsky as managing director

Verbitsky will focus on the gaming industry.

New PE firm Composition Capital launches

Composition will back high-growth technology and technology-enabled companies.