Deals in brief

RF Investment Partners invests in pharma and veterinary care firms Altro and Amici Pharmaceuticals

Altro is a service provider to both veterinary distributors and human generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, while Amici is a virtual pharmaceutical manufacturer with products that have uses in both veterinary and human applications.

NMS Capital-backed Cordental appoints Schiavone as CEO

Dana Soper, Cordental's co-founder and CEO since inception, will serve as an advisor to the executive team and remain an active board member and investor.

AEI-backed Yingling Aviation snaps up aircraft maintenance provider Bevan

Yingling Aviation is a US-based provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul and fixed-base operation services to business and general aviation customers.

KKR and CPP Investments agree to split media giant Axel Springer

The private equity firms will hold the classifieds businesses while exiting the media titles.

PE-backed RLDatix acquires health tech firm SocialClimb

Headquartered in Chicago, RLDatix is a provider of connected healthcare operations software and services.

WCAS hires Martin as CFO and GP

Previously, Martin was CFO of Providence Equity Partners.

Susquehanna-backed Quality Collision Group buys collision repair brand Trew Auto Body

Quality Collision Group is a provider of OEM-certified collision repair centers.

ACP-backed Counsel Press acquires three legal tech add-ons

Counsel Press is a legal services platform.

New Heritage invests in corporate gifting firm Brilliant

Millie Tadewaldt serves as founder and CEO of Brilliant.

Oaktree to acquire Close Brothers Group’s wealth management unit for £200m

CBAM provides personal financial advice and investment management services to private clients in the UK.