Deals in brief

Tinicum backs specialty chemicals distributor GracoRoberts

GracoRoberts’ previous backer was CM Equity Partners.

Vesterra Capital acquires facilities maintenance platform PHFM

The transaction establishes PHFM as a standalone, independent provider of interior and exterior facilities maintenance services.

Nordic Capital to sell life sciences software provider ArisGlobal

ArisGlobal’s client base includes many pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as regulatory authorities.

Camden-backed Triumph Higher Education acquires Culinary Institute of Barcelona

Culinary Institute of Barcelona is a private international culinary school, founded in 2017 by Ferran Fisas, Josep Gala and Pep Nogué.

Platinum Equity and Nestlé to launch $5.6bn water and beverages venture

Peranel will bring together more than 30 water and premium beverage brands sold in 120 countries under a Paris headquarters.

Valeas Capital Partners to invest in My Pension Expert as Palatine exits

My Pension Expert has grown to around £2 billion of assets under administration since Palatine's investment four years ago.

Epiris appoints Owen Wilson as managing partner

Wilson succeeds Bill Priestley who will retire in October 2026.

IK Partners to sell MDT technologies to BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital

MDT, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Engelskirchen, Germany, makes KNX-based smart building automation components for residential and commercial properties worldwide.

TJC to acquire electrical power firm Sunbelt Solomon from Trilantic North America

Sunbelt Solomon operates 42 locations across the US, Canada, and Chile, and employs more than 1,600 team members.

Cinven to acquires software firm Salsify

Salsify has established a network of more than 2,000 customers.