Bridgepoint backs HobbyCraft MBO

Private equity firm Bridgepoint has backed the management buy-out of HobbyCraft, an arts and crafts retailer. 

ISIS backs Encore MBO

ISIS Equity Partners has invested in Encore Tickets in a founder-led MBO with a deal value in excess of £20 million. 

The Hut Group raises £14 million

Online retailing platform operator The Hut Group has raised £14 million from institutional investors in anticipation of a float. 

MBI of Güralp Systems

Private equity firm Primary Capital has backed the £20 million management buy-in of Güralp Systems, a manufacturer of 'seismic instrumentation'.  

Refinancing for William Ransom

Natural healthcare company William Ransom & Son plc has negotiated a £5.3 million refinancing with asset-based lender KBC Business Capital.  

MBO for Weird Fish

Clothing company Weird Fish has undergone a management buy-out from its founder, Doug Tilling. 

HIG backs Synseal MBO

Private equity house HIG Europe has acquired Synseal Extrusions, a supplier of doors, windows and conservatories. 

NVM Private Equity backs Lanner Group MBO

Mid-market investor NVM Private Equity has bought a minority stake in software developer Lanner Group as the company’s previous backer, 3i, exits the business. 

CVS buys Veterinary Enterprises

Vet market consolidator CVS (UK) Ltd has acquired Veterinary Enterprises & Trading Ltd (VET) for £9.9 million, plus the value of its debt. 

Primary Capital in Amtech Group

Mid-market investor Primary Capital has acquired Amtech Group from HSBC Private Equity for £35 million.  

• Bridgepoint backs HobbyCraft MBO
• ISIS backs Encore MBO
• The Hut Group raises £14 million
• MBI of Güralp Systems
• Refinancing for William Ransom
• MBO for Weird Fish
• HIG backs Synseal MBO
• NVM Private Equity backs Lanner Group MBO
• CVS buys Veterinary Enterprises
• Primary Capital in Amtech Group
  
• CB Imports in MBO
• Civica Group buys in4tek
• Praesepe acquires The Crystal Rooms
• Brightsolid acquires Friends Reunited
• Vertu buys Crown Motors