OMERS Private Equity to sell V.Group to Advent International

OMERS Private Equity (OPE) has agreed to sell V.Group, a provider of maritime services to the commercial shipping, cruise, energy and defence industries, to U.S. private equity firm Advent International. No financial terms were disclosed for the deal, which will see OPE re-invest in a minority stake in the company. OPE acquired London, U.K.-based V.Group for US$520 million in 2011. During its period of majority ownership, OPE said it supported the company's organic growth and growth via acquisitions, including Bibby Ship Management and Selandia Ship Management. Mark Redman, global head of OPE, said the sale is OPE's first realization in Europe and fourth exit this year.

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