Bure Equity AB (publ) (“Bure”) has signed an agreement to divest 4,037,824 shares in Mentice AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
The buyer is Gulf Offshore Limited, a company controlled by the Howell family, which is currently the main owner of Mentice.
Following the transaction, Bure’s holding of shares in Mentice amounts to 100,000. Bure’s remaining holding secures Bure’s issued call options in Mentice.
Evac is the global market leader in integrated water and waste management, corrosion protection, and marine growth prevention systems – mission-critical technologies that enable the world’s navies, cruise operators and commercial fleets to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company has a global installed base spanning tens of thousands of vessels and has a market-leading aftermarket offering. The company has delivered strong financial performance, with EBITDA set to reach c.€47 million in 2025 on the back of strong market activity and major naval spending programmes.
Under Bridgepoint’s ownership, Evac has broadened its product portfolio through a combination of in-house R&D and six strategic acquisitions, while significantly building out its aftermarket capabilities. This has reinforced its position as the industry’s most comprehensive full-suite provider and enabled a shift towards a more recurring revenue model, with aftermarket and services now representing over two-thirds of total revenue. Evac’s evolution has drawn on Bridgepoint’s extensive sector expertise in scaling advanced industrials companies, and specifically environmental and water management services, including previous investments such as Miya Water and Ponant.
Björn Ullbro, CEO of Evac, said: “We have transformed Evac into a strong, efficient and ambitious global player. This transaction marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Evac, and we look forward to working with Altor to accelerate our growth and deliver value to customers worldwide. The demand for sustainable solutions in our markets is accelerating at a pace we’ve never seen before. This momentum creates an exceptional opportunity for Evac to scale our innovations and deliver even greater value to customers worldwide.”
Patrick Fox, Senior Partner and Christopher Bley, Partner and Co-Head of Nordics at Bridgepoint, said: “During our ownership, Evac has developed into a truly global leader with a differentiated portfolio and a highly resilient aftermarket business. Our targeted M&A programme has expanded capabilities in core niches, strengthened Evac’s global footprint and created meaningful commercial synergies across the group. We are proud of the progress achieved together with the management team and believe the company is exceptionally well positioned for its next phase of growth.”
Over the past 30 years, Bridgepoint has been committed to the Nordic region having backed and supported nearly 30 platform investments. Evac marks the 4th successful exit in the last two years, having previously sold Diaverum in 2023 and partially exited Vitamin Well and Oris Dental in 2024.
The transaction is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Bridgepoint was advised by Citigroup Global Markets (M&A Advisor), EY (Financial, Tax, and Tech Due Diligence), Avance (Legal Advisor), and McKinsey (Commercial Due Diligence).
Paris, France – 08 December 2025 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Global Credit platform has provided a financing package of €290 million to support Mecachrome Group, a leading European designer and manufacturer of high-precision components serving the Aerospace and Defense sectors.
Founded in 1937, Mecachrome Group is a leading global tier-1 supplier of high-precision aerostructure and engine components, supporting mission-critical programs across commercial aerospace, defense and motor sports. The company combines deep engineering expertise with fully integrated machining and assembly capabilities, operating a diversified network of more than 20 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and North Africa. With long-standing, deeply embedded relationships with major aircraft and engine manufacturers, the company plays a critical role in helping the industry to scale production and meet accelerating global demand for new aircraft fueled by record backlogs. Tikehau Capital has been Mecachrome’s Group’s majority shareholder since 2020, having partnered with Bpifrance to drive growth. Since launching its aerospace, defense, and digital security investment platform in 2018, Tikehau Capital has formed partnerships with Airbus, Safran, Dassault Aviation, and Thales, which have invested in its sector-focused strategies.
This financing package will strengthen the company’s financial foundation by refinancing its existing indebtedness and providing additional capital to support Mecachrome Group through organic growth initiatives, including expanding its manufacturing capabilities, and strategic acquisitions.
Mecachrome Group’s precision components are embedded across major commercial and defense programs in Europe. As aircraft production rises and defense spending grows, reliable suppliers capable of scaling have become essential. This financing highlights the role private credit plays in strengthening aerospace and defense supply chains and supporting companies like Mecachrome Group as demand accelerates.
The transaction further highlights Carlyle Global Credit’s growing activity in the French market, building on recent financings, including Argon, Fitness Park and ADDEV.
Otto Alaoui, Managing Director in Carlyle Global Credit, said: “As aircraft production and defense investment accelerate globally, the industry relies on trusted partners like Mecachrome to expand capacity and maintain delivery performance. This transaction supports that growth, strengthening Mecachrome Group’s ability to meet higher volumes, invest in its operations, and continue its role as a key contributor to Europe’s aerospace and defense ecosystem.”
Christian Cornille, President and CEO of Mecachrome Group, said: “We are delighted to partner with Carlyle. This transaction enables us to advance the next stage of Mecachrome’s industrial transformation and will be critical as we look to scale capacity, drive operational excellence, and meet the growing needs of our customers across major aerospace and defense programs.”
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About Carlyle
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Mecachrome Group is a High Precision Mechanics world leader. For more than 80 years, Mecachrome has been a key player in the design, engineering, machining and assembly of high-precision parts and assemblies for the Aerospace, Premium automotive, Motor sport, Defence and Energy industries. Thanks to its industrial expertise and cutting-edge technology, Mecachrome has earned an international reputation as a first-rate integrator for its customers, which include Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Safran, Stelia, Porsche, Rolls Royce. Mecachrome employs 5 000 people worldwide.
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With three new board members, Cegeka adds strategic expertise and international leadership to its governance.
Cegeka today announces an important milestone in its strategic development: the expansion of its Board of Directors with three new members: Bart Van Den Meersche, Kurt Decat and Bart Troubleyn. Their combined expertise in digital transformation, financial management and international business operations will support Cegeka in the next phase of growth and globalization, while contributing to the continued professionalization of the organization.
The world we operate in is evolving at high speed. To strengthen our position and seize new opportunities, it is essential to bring additional strategic knowledge and international experience on board. Together with the other members of the Board, they will act as strategic advisors for management, safeguard the long-term vision and support the organization in making key strategic decisions.
“This expansion is an important first step in the further professionalization of our governance. The three new members bring a wealth of experience that will help prepare Cegeka for the next phase of growth and internationalization. Together, we are building a future in which Cegeka further strengthens its position as a global leader in digital solutions. That is what ‘shaping digital together’ stands for,” says André Knaepen, Chairman of the Board and founder of Cegeka.
Introducing the Three New Members of the Board of Directors
Bart Van Den Meersche built an impressive 28-year career at IBM, where he advanced to a European executive role responsible for large-scale industry transformations and major deals. He later joined the executive team at Proximus, overseeing the business market, where he helped drive the company’s transformation from a traditional telecom operator into a provider of integrated ICT solutions. Bart brings unique expertise in digital transformation.
Kurt Decat is a former CFO at companies including Sibelco and Taminco, with broad international executive experience and a strong focus on financial management. He has played key roles in strategic transformations, including acquisitions, integrations and growth initiatives.
Bart Troubleyn serves as Head of Anchor Investments, the investment initiative of Gimv and WorxInvest focused on building long-term partnerships with ambitious growth companies. He brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across executive, operational, and advisory roles. Before joining Gimv, he was Group CEO of SEA-invest, and prior to that he played a key role in accelerating global expansion as Group COO of Manuchar. Earlier in his career, he led the ICT integrator Nextel. Bart brings deep expertise in international business operations, digital transformation, strategy, and long-term value creation.
With the strengthened Board of Directors, Cegeka is well positioned to continue achieving its growth objectives and to deliver the level of service our customers expect from us.
IK Partners (“IK”) is pleased to announce that the IK X Fund has signed an agreement to acquire Rhétorès Group (“Rhétorès” or “the Group”), a fast-growing French independent financial advisor (“IFA”) focused on high-net-worth individuals (“HNWIs”). IK is acquiring its stake from the founders, the management team and Activa who will be significantly reinvesting. Financial details of the transaction are not disclosed and completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Founded in 2010 by Stéphane Rudzinski and Grégory Soudjoukdjian, Rhétorès provides a comprehensive range of financial savings and investment products, including life-insurance wrappers and access to premium asset classes including private equity, real estate and structured products. Headquartered in Paris, the Group serves a high-end, diversified base of more than 6,200 clients and by the end of the year, is expected to have approximately €2.7 billion in assets under management.
Rhétorès combines personalised advisory expertise with a robust operational platform, enabling consistent service quality and a high standard of client care. The Group employs 55 individuals across five offices in France, including 20 client-facing advisors supported by well-developed support and compliance functions.
Since inception, Rhétorès has achieved strong organic growth and following Activa’s investment in 2022 has accelerated its inorganic growth, executing 20 add-on acquisitions to date. The Group’s acquisition of Dauphine AM in 2023 saw it enter into the direct asset management space.
With the support of IK and Activa, Rhétorès will look to grow its existing business, continuing to leverage commercial excellence and drive operational improvements. In addition, it will look to execute further buy-and-build activity to drive consolidation in the IFA market and diversify its offering.
Stéphane Rudzinski and Grégory Soudjoukdjian, Co-Founders of Rhétorès, said: “Over the past 15 years we have focused on building a high-quality advisory platform for our clients and we are extremely proud of the progress the team has made. IK’s experience in the French IFA and asset management space, including Valoria Capital and Eres, makes it an ideal partner for this next phase of growth. The team’s understanding of the sector and support for our long-term ambitions will be invaluable as we continue to scale Rhétorès. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the team at Activa for their support so far and look forward to having IK on board.”
Rémi Buttiaux and Diki Korniloff, Partners at IK and Advisors to the IK X Fund, added: “The French financial savings market is both large and resilient, supported by strong underlying trends and a favourable regulatory environment. Under Stéphane and Grégory’s leadership, Rhétorès has achieved remarkable success and earned a strong reputation within the French IFA landscape. We look forward to working closely with the team to support their ambitious growth strategy, including further consolidation and diversification of their service offering.”
Christophe Parier and Alexandre Masson, Managing Partners at Activa, added: “We are proud to have supported Rhétorès since 2022 and to have worked closely with Stéphane, Grégory and the entire team during a period of strong development. Over the past few years, the Group has not only strengthened its advisory platform but also executed a successful programme of targeted acquisitions that has expanded its reach and capabilities. We are pleased to reinvest as part of this new partnership and look forward to continuing to support the business as it enters its next stage of growth alongside IK.”
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Established in 2010, Rhétorès Groupe is a leading independent wealth and asset manager in France, providing clients with integrated advisory, investment and structuring solutions. The firm combines portfolio management, private equity opportunities, real-estate investments and tailored insurance products to help clients protect and grow their assets over the long term. For more information, visit www.rhetores.fr
IK Partners (“IK”) is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €20 billion of capital and invested in over 200 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects. For more information, visit ikpartners.com
Activa is an independent private equity company, owned by its partners, focused on tech services and tech-enabled services platforms. It currently manages more than €400 million on behalf of institutional investors investing in French service SMEs with high growth potential and an enterprise value ranging between €30 million and €100 million. Activa supports them in accelerating their development and their international presence. To learn more about Activa, visit www.activa.fr
Jeffrey Ferguson to retire after over 25 years at the firm
Washington, D.C. and New York, NY, December 5, 2025 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Jeffrey Ferguson, General Counsel at Carlyle since 1999, has decided to retire as General Counsel of the firm in 2026. Mr. Ferguson thereafter will become a Senior Advisor to Carlyle. In that role, he will help ensure a smooth transition to his successor and continue working on various ongoing matters. Carlyle is commencing a search to find Mr. Ferguson’s successor.
Carlyle Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Schwartz, said, “Jeff has made important contributions to Carlyle’s legal framework over more than two decades. As we begin the search for our next general counsel, we thank him for his service to the firm and appreciate his support during the transition. We are proud of the strength of our executive bench and the depth of experience across our leadership team.”
Carlyle Co-Chairmen, Bill Conway and David Rubenstein, said, “Jeff’s tenure at Carlyle has been defined by professionalism, integrity, and a deep dedication to our global platform. His leadership has strengthened our legal, regulatory, and governance capabilities around the world. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him well in his retirement.”
Jeffrey Ferguson said, “It has been a privilege to serve Carlyle for the majority of my professional career. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to work alongside the firm’s Founders, Harvey Schwartz, and the many talented colleagues across our global platform. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the trust and collaboration over the years.”
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Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $474 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,400 people in 27 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.
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London — December 4, 2025 — Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced a joint venture with top-tier bookrunner SMBC to establish a new European loan platform providing up to € 1.5 billion in senior secured credit to corporate borrowers across Europe and the UK.
The platform is structured as a co-governed credit vehicle, combining SMBC’s pan-European leveraged finance origination and structuring expertise with Bain Capital’s underwriting and asset management capabilities. Leveraging SMBC’s position as a leading arranger of leveraged finance transactions, the platform benefits from access to primary deal flow in the syndicated loan market. The initiative brings together Bain Capital’s Special Situations and Credit businesses and reflects the firm’s focus on scalable, cycle-aware capital solutions.
“This partnership with SMBC represents a pivotal moment for our Special Situations business in Europe,” said Angelo Rufino, a Partner and Head of Bain Capital Corporate Special Situations in Europe. “It highlights our ability to engineer large-scale and innovative platforms with leading global partners and to underwrite complex capital structures that perform across market cycles.”
“This structure gives us direct access to primary origination through a globally respected bank, while maintaining full underwriting control,” said Gauthier Reymondier, a Partner and Head of Bain Capital’s Credit business in Europe. “It also positions both institutions as solution providers to financial sponsors seeking capital across market environments.”
“The JV is a strong validation of our European team’s sourcing, structuring and asset management capabilities,” added Elena Lieskovska, a Partner in Bain Capital’s European Special Situations Corporate Investing team. “We believe this platform is well positioned to support sponsor-led transactions at scale and across cycles,” concluded Ray Colleran, a Managing Director on Bain Capital’s Liquid & Structured Credit team.
The platform will target financing for sponsor-backed European companies across a diversified set of industries, with a focus on opportunities in the broadly syndicated loan (BSL) market. Designed to offer flexibility, strong governance, and institutional-grade underwriting discipline, the joint venture reflects the evolving landscape of private credit in Europe.
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Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 1,850 employees, and approximately $205 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit www.baincapital.com. Follow @BainCapital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
About SMBC
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With a presence in over 40 countries, SMBC provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management.
SMBC has one of the largest Leverage Finance platforms in the European market with over 100 investment professionals across 4 offices and a strong presence across the broadly syndicated and private credit markets. SMBC acted as Bookrunner on over 60 leveraged loan transactions in 2024 and rank #8 in Dealogic’s European Sponsor Leveraged Loan Bookrunner league table.
Utrecht/ Stockholm: Valcon, a leading European consultancy specialising in AI and data-driven business transformation, is pleased to announce it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Bricobomba, a Stockholm-based Swedish firm specialising in data and AI. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Valcon’s capabilities in the Nordics, enhancing its ability to deliver end-to-end data and AI-enabled transformation services across Europe.
Bricobomba, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stockholm, brings deep expertise in data infrastructure, cloud-based platforms, business intelligence, data analytics and machine learning. Its ‘data platform framework’ supports cloud native architecture, spanning Azure, AWS and GCP and enables clients to build scalable, cost efficient and future proof data foundations.
With an established consulting base in Sweden, the integration of the Bricobomba team, technology and frameworks into Valcon’s broader data and AI capabilities will significantly expand the company’s offering in the Nordic region and bolster its pan European reach, to support its goal of accelerating growth across Europe.
The acquisition marks the first add-on since Rivean completed its controlling investment in Valcon in February 2025. Completion of the transaction is still subject to approval by competent authorities.
Geert van den Goor, CEO of Valcon commented: “This agreement marks an important milestone in Valcon’s strategic growth journey. By joining forces with Bricobomba, we are combining their sharp technical expertise and innovative cloud-native data platforms with Valcon’s proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale transformation. This union strengthens our ability to help organisations across Europe to build future proof, AI-ready data foundations and derive real business impact and value.”
Björn Leufstedt, CEO of Bricobomba commented: “We are very excited to become part of Valcon’s European organisation. Our team believes in delivering value add to clients, giving them the tools and knowledge they need to transform how they use data. Valcon’s scale, resources and ambition make it the right moment for us to take the next step, and we look forward to combining nimble Nordic innovation with pan-European delivery capability.”
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About Valcon
Valcon is a leading European consultancy specialising in AI and data-driven business transformation. A trusted partner for multiple European enterprises, Valcon’s 1700 skilled consultants are experts at connecting the critical links between strategy and operations, helping organisations create value in their transformation programmes. Valcon’s four core capabilities are data, AI, technology and consulting. Valcon’s clients include large organisations across multiple sectors, including financial services, retail, public sector, industrials and infrastructure. Valcon is backed by private equity firm, Rivean Capital. For more information, please visit: www.valcon.com
About Bricobomba
Bricobomba is a Stockholm-based AI and data consultancy, founded in 2019. With a growing team of 35 data professionals, Bricobomba specialises in data engineering, cloud data platform architecture, business intelligence, analytics and machine learning. Building end to end data solutions, Bricoboma focuses on helping clients unlock actionable insights and create value from their data. For more information please visit: https://www.bricobomba.se/en
SYDNEY – 4 December 2025 – EQT is pleased to announce that the BPEA Mid-Market Growth Partnership (or “the MMG fund”) has agreed to invest in PropertyMe (the “Company”), a leading cloud-based PropTech company in Australia and New Zealand. The transaction will see EQT become the majority investor in PropertyMe, partnering with the Company’s founders who will retain a significant minority stake.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, PropertyMe offers an all-in-one, cloud-based platform that helps property managers and real estate agencies streamline their workflows, from trust accounting and compliance to maintenance tracking and tenant communications. PropertyMe’s platform is used by more than 6,000 agencies to manage approximately 1.9 million rental properties, making it the largest property management software provider in Australia and New Zealand by number of properties managed. Agencies collectively transact almost $40 billion through PropertyMe each year, including $2.4 billion directly through PropertyMe’s own MePay payments platform.
Property management software has become a key enabler in the real estate industry, with demand supported by the steady growth of rental housing. Agencies are increasingly modernizing their property management systems, replacing manual processes with cloud-based platforms that offer greater efficiency, scalability and remote accessibility. Against this backdrop, PropertyMe stands out with leading AI and Automation functionality, including AiMe, its integrated AI assistant, as well as MePay, its fully integrated payments platform, and its just launched next generation CRM, making it well-positioned to continue its strong growth trajectory as more agencies embrace digital transformation in their daily operations.
EQT will support the Company’s next phase of growth by leveraging its in-house digital expertise and network of industry advisors with the aim of strengthening PropertyMe’s innovation and product development. This will include introducing new features such as advanced automation, analytics, and integrated payment solutions, as well as exploring expansion into adjacent growth markets that may benefit from PropertyMe’s all-in-one platform.
Nicholas Macksey, Partner in the EQT Private Capital Asia advisory team and Head of the Mid-Market Growth strategy, said: “PropertyMe is a standout company in the PropTech space, and we have been consistently impressed by its innovative platform and strong market position. The Company’s mission-critical software has become vital for thousands of property managers, and it aligns perfectly with EQT’s thematic focus on supporting technology-driven solutions for essential industries. We see significant opportunities to help PropertyMe scale its platform, introduce new services, and expand into additional markets.”
Jacob Van der Wiel, Director in the EQT Private Capital Asia advisory team, added: “We’ve been fortunate to get to know the PropertyMe story and to see firsthand the founders’ deep commitment to PropertyMe’s customers. This focus has been key to establishing PropertyMe as a leading property management solution in Australia. We’re excited to partner with the founders and the wider team to accelerate growth and build on this strong foundation in the years ahead.”
As part of this transaction, PropertyMe’s founders will move into Board roles in early 2026, continuing to support the company as long-term shareholders and strategic advisors. PropertyMe is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Donn as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2026.
Brian is a highly accomplished technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading high-growth software and services businesses across the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. He most recently served as SVP & Managing Director of Dayforce Asia Pacific and Japan, where he led a 3,000-person organisation through a period of record growth for a global SaaS leader in human capital management and payroll. Brian brings deep expertise in SaaS go-to-market execution, customer experience, high-performing cultures and scaling global software operations.
Jason Tait, Founder of PropertyMe, said: “Our mission at PropertyMe has always been to modernise property management and empower real estate professionals with best-in-class software. We’re excited to embark on this next chapter with EQT as our partner. EQT brings deep experience in supporting high-growth technology companies globally, and their investment and expertise will help us fast-track product development and enter new markets. After 12 years leading the business and as we look to the next chapter, the founders felt this was the right moment to transition into Board and advisory roles while remaining deeply committed as long-term shareholders. We’re excited to welcome Brian as CEO, he brings significant experience in scaling SaaS businesses, and I’m confident he will lead PropertyMe into a new era of growth and innovation.”
Brian Donn, incoming PropertyMe CEO, added: “The founders have built a leading platform with a best-in-class product that is deeply valued by a diverse customer community. I see significant potential to build on this strong foundation & drive growth in both local and global markets. With EQT’s backing and the highly talented team at PropertyMe, we are ready to accelerate our innovation roadmap, further elevate the customer experience, and set a new benchmark for the PropTech industry. The opportunity ahead for the company is substantial, and I look forward to building a workplace that attracts, develops and retains exceptional talent.”
EQT’s investment in PropertyMe builds on its experience identifying and supporting the success of companies that lead within specific vertical market systems, including software that powers sectors such as real estate, corporate services and education. This approach reflects EQT’s ability to apply deep sector insights and proven value-creation strategies across adjacent industries, supporting businesses that deliver mission-critical technology solutions and drive the digital transformation of essential services.
This transaction marks EQT Private Capital Asia’s third platform software investment in Australia and the second Australian investment under the MMG fund. The transaction further reinforces EQT’s position as a leading technology buyout investor in Asia Pacific, having invested in the success of 10 companies since 2022, representing a combined enterprise value of over USD 7 billion. EQT’s MMG fund – whose strategy is a natural extension of EQT’s established large-cap buyout platform in Asia Pacific – has previously invested in companies such as Compass Education in Australia, HRBrain in Japan, and WSO2, which operates in global markets.
Corrs and Deloitte advised EQT, and Pier Capital, Jones Day and Alvarez & Marsal advised PropertyMe on the transaction.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced it is naming Graham Robinson as an Operating Executive. In this role, Mr. Robinson will support Carlyle’s industrial investment activities and help drive operational transformation, digital enablement, and sustainable growth within its existing portfolio.
Mr. Robinson brings nearly three decades of experience leading and transforming industrial and technology companies. Most recently, he led the Industrial Business at Stanley Black & Decker where he introduced an operating system that streamlined the portfolio, reduced complexity, and increased efficiency. Prior to that, he held several senior leadership roles at Honeywell, including President of Industrial Safety and Sensing & IoT, where he orchestrated a transformation of the business. He previously held senior leadership roles at Micron Technology and Samsung Electronics and served on the Board of Directors of Northrop Grumman.
“Partnering with a proven leader like Graham reflects Carlyle’s deep commitment to building long-term value through operational excellence and technology-driven enablement,” said Wes Bieligk, Partner at Carlyle. “Graham’s extensive experience in automation, safety, sensing, and industrial software perfectly aligns with our focus on the digital transformation of the industrial sector.”
“I’m thrilled to partner with Carlyle to build, strengthen, and scale leading industrial businesses,” said Mr. Robinson. “Carlyle’s sector expertise and global platform provide a powerful foundation for driving innovation, performance, and sustainable growth.”
Mr. Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University, and an MBA in strategy and finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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