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Main Capital Partners acquires majority stake in CarWise & AutoDisk, market leader in integrated ERP software for leasing and car rental companies

Main Capital Partners
Main Capital Partners today announces the acquisition of CarWise and AutoDisk (collectively, “CarWise”), two integrated companies that hold a market-leading position in front-, mid- and back-office ERP solutions for the leasing and car rental sector in the Benelux.
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CarWise was founded in Almere in 1989 by brothers René and Roland Fabrie. AutoDisk followed in 1991, launched by Alain Snel and Klaas Steenstra in Haarlem. Close cooperation began in the 1990s, enabling companies to offer, for more than three decades, a single integrated, modular platform that supports the entire leasing and rental value chain. Over 370 organizations benefit from a seamlessly automated workflow encompassing every core process – from quotation and lease-price calculation, mobility budgeting, and contract and fleet management to invoicing and reporting – optimizing virtually all activities related to the renting, leasing and managing of vehicles.

With a team of about 65 professionals, a strong Benelux presence and a growing European footprint, CarWise is ready for a new phase of growth. Backed by Main, the company is well positioned to accelerate its European expansion strategy. Main and CarWise will jointly focus on further product innovation, internationalization, and enhancing customer experience through smart solutions for the leasing and rental markets. The founders of CarWise and AutoDisk will remain involved as shareholders in the business.

CarWise and AutoDisk unite front-, mid- and back-office solutions in a single modular suite, giving them a unique market position.”

– Sjoerd Aarts, Head of Benelux & Managing Partner at Main: Capital Partners

René Fabrie, Founder of CarWise: “Partnering with Main is a major milestone for us. We are proud of what we have built over the past 35 years, and we believe Main – together with the family and current management – is the right partner to take the company forward. Main brings extensive experience, deep local knowledge and a broad international network. We look forward to this collaboration with great confidence and enthusiasm.”

Alain Snel, Founder of AutoDisk: “We are delighted to share this news. In recent years we have already transferred operational responsibilities to Edwin Fhijnbeen, Vincent Stikkelorum and the broader management team. We are confident that, together with Main, they are well positioned to lead the company into its next phase, continuing to focus on innovation, customer experience and organizational development.”

Sjoerd Aarts, Head of Benelux & Managing Partner at Main Capital Partners: “CarWise and AutoDisk unite front-, mid- and back-office solutions in a single modular suite, giving them a unique market position. With a leading presence in the Benelux and operations in nine European countries, the company is ready for the next step in its growth strategy. We look forward to supporting Edwin, Vincent and the broader team in executing that strategy in the Benelux and across Europe.”

About CarWise & AutoDisk

CarWise and AutoDisk jointly offer a one-stop mobility solution that seamlessly integrates the core processes of leasing companies – from quotation and vehicle configuration to contract management, invoicing, fleet management and reporting – enabling leasing and rental firms to boost operational efficiency, ensure compliance and make faster strategic decisions.

Nothing contained in this Press Release is intended to project, predict, guarantee, or forecast the future performance of any investment. This Press Release is for information purposes only and is not investment advice or an offer to buy or sell any securities or to invest in any funds or other investment vehicles managed by Main Capital Partners or any other person.

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Mercanis Secures Over $20 Million in Series A Round

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  • The company receives fresh capital from new investors Partech and AVP, as well as from existing investors.
  • Mercanis enables over 40% process cost savings and supports clients such as BASF-Coatings, GASAG, Goldbeck, Wilson, and Brose.
  • The funds will be used to further develop Agentic AI and support the upcoming expansion plans, including into the U.S.

Berlin, June 11, 2025

In its latest Series A round, Mercanis, a Berlin-based startup for Agentic-AI procurement solutions, has raised over $20 million. The round was led by new investors Partech and AVP, with additional funding from existing investors, including Signals.VC, Capmont Technology, and Speedinvest. Well-known business angels like Dr. Ulrich Piepel, Dr. Marcell Vollmer, Mirko Novakovic (Instana & Dash0), and Victor Jacobsson (Klarna) continue their support for Mercanis. The additional capital will be used to further strengthen the company’s leadership position in Agentic-AI and accelerate its international expansion, including entry into the U.S. market.zIn its latest Series A round, Mercanis, a Berlin-based startup for Agentic-AI procurement solutions, has raised over $20 million. The round was led by new investors Partech and AVP, with additional funding from existing investors, including Signals.VC, Capmont Technology, and Speedinvest. Well-known business angels like Dr. Ulrich Piepel, Dr. Marcell Vollmer, Mirko Novakovic (Instana & Dash0), and Victor Jacobsson (Klarna) continue their support for Mercanis. The additional capital will be used to further strengthen the company’s leadership position in Agentic-AI and accelerate its international expansion, including entry into the U.S. market.

Fabian Heinrich, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercanis, states: “The trust placed in us by both long-standing and new investors is not only a powerful endorsement of our mission, but also a driving force behind our ongoing commitment to excellence. With this funding, we can expand our AI solution and accelerate our international expansion – particularly into the U.S. In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, our technology empowers companies far beyond Germany to build more resilient procurement operations that safeguard their supply chains and protect their bottom line.”

Next-generation AI-powered procurement

Founded in 2020 by Fabian Heinrich and Moritz Weiermann, Mercanis aims to reshape procurement processes with its Agentic-AI Procurement Suite. The cloud-based platform combines procurement, supplier management, and contract management. Intelligent agents autonomously handle operational tasks, while AI continuously analyzes procurement data to uncover savings opportunities, enhance strategic decisions, and drive measurable results—delivering over 40% process savings, a 2.5x increase in efficiency, and a 12x return on investment.

“Mercanis has transformed the way we manage suppliers and execute procurement projects. What used to take days now takes only hours. The automation and transparency help us act faster and make better decisions – especially when multiple stakeholders are involved. It’s a must-have for any procurement team looking to modernize,” says Uwe Kreplin, Head of Procurement at GASAG.

In addition to GASAG, Mercanis also counts BASF-Coatings, Goldbeck, Wilson, and Brose among its clients.

“Within just a few years, Mercanis has established itself as a trusted partner to multinational firms, with impressive traction across organizations now procuring billions through the platform,” says Philippe Collombel, Founding and General Partner at Partech.

“We are particularly impressed by the strength of their product and its ability to drive adoption at scale,” adds Magda Poslusny, Principal at Partech. “By automating key procurement processes, Mercanis not only boosts operational efficiency but also drives meaningful cost savings by engaging a broader supplier base. We are confident Mercanis is on track to become a category leader in procurement.”

About Mercanis

Mercanis offers an Agentic-Ai Procurement Suite that covers the entire procurement process – from supplier selection to contract signing. The solution includes four key modules: Spend Analytics, Sourcing & Request Processes (RFx), Supplier Management (SRM), and Contract Management. With the integrated Mercu AI Co-Pilot, repetitive tasks like supplier discovery, risk detection, intake management and offer comparison are automated, leading to significant efficiency improvements and over 40% process savings. Founded in 2020 by Fabian Heinrich and Moritz Weiermann, Mercanis supports prominent clients like BASF-Coatings, GASAG, Goldbeck, Wilson, and Brose in digitizing their procurement processes. The company is based in Berlin and currently employs over 40 people.
Learn more at mercanis.com

About Partech

Partech is a global tech investment firm headquartered in Paris, with offices in Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi, and San Francisco. Partech brings together capital, operational experience, and strategic support to back entrepreneurs from seed to growth stage. Born in San Francisco 40 years ago, today Partech manages €2.5B AUM and a current portfolio of 220 companies, spread across 40 countries and 4 continents.
Learn more at partechpartners.com

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AURELIUS closes oversubscribed Fund V, EUR 830m fresh capital to be deployed

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London/Luxembourg, June 18, 2025 – AURELIUS, a global private equity investor with operations in Europe and North America, successfully closed AURELIUS Opportunities V (“Fund V”) following a significantly oversubscribed process that was completed after only five months of marketing. Given high demand, AURELIUS capped the size of Fund V to maintain investment discipline and preserve the exceptional performance record built over the last 20 years. AURELIUS now has a new capital pool of EUR 830m available. It follows in the footsteps of its top-decile EUR 540m 2021 co-investment structure of AURELIUS European Opportunities Fund IV (“Fund IV”) and AUR Portfolio III.

Focused on mid-market investments, Fund V will invest in corporate carve-outs, platform build-ups and complex buy-out situations for companies with annual revenues of at least EUR 100m. It will invest equity of up to EUR 150m to acquire enterprises with potential for operational improvement in Europe and North America.

As with its predecessor, Fund V portfolio companies will be advised by AURELIUS’ operations advisory team, recently named AURELIUS WaterRise, which will seek to create value by implementing the same proven strategy AURELIUS has been utilising for two decades: providing hands-on support and bespoke advice with its more than 180 global specialists.

Following the outstanding success of Fund IV – currently ranked in the top 5% across all industry benchmarks[1] – AURELIUS raised Fund V from more than 90% of its existing investor base and a number of new blue-chip LPs. The investor group includes a wide range of institutional investors, such as prestigious US and European university endowments, pension funds, insurance companies, family offices and charitable foundations.

Fabian Steger, Managing Director Fund IV and Fund V, says: “We are delighted to have seen such strong demand for our new Fund V, especially considering the challenging economic and geopolitical environment we find ourselves in. This is testament to the success of its predecessor fund, and we recognise our responsibility to do all we can to emulate it. We would like to thank our new investor group for the trust they are showing in us.”

Dirk Markus, AURELIUS’ co-founder, adds: “Being able to close Fund V just ahead of our 20-year anniversary celebrations is especially gratifying. Many conversations with potential investors have shown that they want GPs to go back to the basics of improving the operational performance of their portfolio companies, rather than relying on financial leverage or multiple expansion. AURELIUS has no need to ‘go back’ – we have been all about operational excellence since our inception in 2005.”

Aurelius Investment Advisory Limited is an Appointed Representative of Langham Hall Fund Management LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the UK.

Asante Capital Group acted as exclusive global placement agent.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Harald Kinzler
Head of Communications
harald.kinzler@aurelius-group.com
+44 7510 385 551

[1] Benchmark figures sourced from Cambridge Associates ex-US Q2 2024 Private Equity Benchmarks. AURELIUS Midmarket performance data as at Q3 2024. No fees were paid in connection with this benchmarking.

ABOUT AURELIUS

AURELIUS is a globally active alternative investor, distinguished and widely recognised for its operational approach. It focuses on Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Estate. Its key investment platforms include AURELIUS European Opportunities IV, AUR Portfolio III and AURELIUS Growth Investments (Wachstumskapital). AURELIUS has been growing significantly in recent years, particularly expanding its global footprint, and today employs more than 400 professionals in 9 offices spanning Europe and North America.

AURELIUS is a renowned specialist for complex investments with operational improvement potential such as carve-outs, platform build-ups or succession solutions as well as bespoke financing solutions. To date, AURELIUS has completed more than 300 transactions, building a strong track record of delivering attractive returns to its investors. Its approach is characterised by its uncompromising focus on operational excellence and an unrivalled ability to efficiently execute highly complex transactions.

More info: www.aurelius-group.com

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Audax Private Equity’s Origins Strategy Completes Thermogenics Exit

Audax Group

The first investment out of Audax’ debut lower middle market strategy now represents its first realization.

The sale comes less than three years after Audax Private Equity closed its inaugural Origins fund.

BOSTON & SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2025 — Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), a capital partner for middle and lower-middle market companies, announced today that it has completed the sale of Thermogenics, a provider of industrial and commercial boiler service and maintenance across North America. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (“MSCP”) acquired Thermogenics as part of a new investment in the company that closed on June 10, 2025. Terms of the deal are not disclosed.

“Thermogenics represented our very first investment through our Origins strategy,” noted Greg Smith, a Managing Director at Audax Private Equity. “As the strategy’s first exit – almost three years to the day since we closed the acquisition – we think the investment demonstrates the impact of our Buy & Build approach to help lower middle market companies create a foundation for accelerated growth and provide management teams with the tools and resources to execute on their vision through M&A and organic value creation initiatives.”

“When we initially partnered with Audax, the scale and depth of resources stood out,” noted Ross Garland, Chief Executive Officer of Thermogenics. “Now, in hindsight, the collaboration of their Strategic Resources Group, the breadth of Audax’ business development and sourcing function, and the deep experience of the investment team, each played a critical role in positioning Thermogenics to capitalize on the opportunity set in front of the business. We’re looking forward to building on this momentum and embarking on our next phase of growth with MSCP.”

Based in Aurora, Ontario, and with over 250 employees, Thermogenics is a provider of boiler lifecycle solutions to a diverse set of commercial and industrial customers. Under Audax’ ownership, Thermogenics expanded its executive team and added key roles to facilitate growth; upgraded and enhanced its IT infrastructure, including the implementation of a new ERP system; and completed and integrated six acquisitions that expanded the company’s geographic footprint in the U.S., while enhancing its service offering. During the hold, Thermogenics’ top- and bottom-line performance more than doubled.

The investment in Thermogenics was made through Audax’ debut Origins Fund, announced in 2023, which closed above target with $965 million, inclusive of GP co-investment vehicles, to deploy across the North American lower middle market.

“Throughout our hold, we leveraged our deep experience in Industrial Services & Technologies, a sector where we have completed over 60 platform investments through our Flagship and Origins strategies and have deployed over $3 billion,” noted Don Bramley, a Partner at Audax Private Equity.

“We want to thank Ross and the entire management team at Thermogenics,” added Jay Mitchell, a Partner at Audax Private Equity. “When we launched our Origins strategy in 2022, our objective was to leverage our deep investment in our organization and extend our Buy & Build approach to lower middle market companies. Our conviction in the strategy, the investment thesis, and the management team translated into what we consider to be a tremendous outcome for Thermogenics, Audax and our investors. It’s an investment we’re proud of and believe helps to set the tone for our strategy going forward.”

Solomon Partners served as sell-side lead advisor, while KeyBanc Capital Markets served as co-advisor. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel to the sellers, while Debevoise & Plimpton LLP served in the same capacity to MSCP.

About

ABOUT THERMOGENICS:
Thermogenics is a provider of boiler lifecycle solutions in North America, offering boiler service & maintenance, equipment sales, and rental solutions for its customers’ mission critical boilers in industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. With 24/7 factory-trained technician support and its boiler rentals solution set, Thermogenics and its affiliated brands function as a one-stop shop for its customers’ most complex steam and heating needs.
Headquartered in Aurora, ON, Thermogenics operates across North America with locations in Ottawa, ON, Cincinnati, OH, Jacksonville, FL, Orlando, FL, Sioux City, IA, West Hartford, CT, Greensboro, NC, Apache Junction, AZ and Las Vegas, NV.

ABOUT AUDAX PRIVATE EQUITY:
Headquartered in Boston, with offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Hong Kong, Audax Private Equity manages three strategies: its Flagship and Origins private equity strategies, seeking control buyouts in the core middle and lower middle markets, respectively, and its Strategic Capital strategy that provides customized equity solutions to PE-backed portfolio companies to help drive continued growth. With approximately $19 billion of assets under management as of March 2025, over 290 team members, and 100-plus investment professionals, Audax has invested in more than 175 platforms and over 1,350 add-on acquisitions since its founding in 1999. Through our disciplined Buy & Build approach, across six core industry verticals, Audax seeks to help portfolio companies execute organic and inorganic growth initiatives with the aim of fueling revenue expansion, optimizing operations, and significantly increasing equity value. For more information, visit www.audaxprivateequity.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Ratos advances streamlining strategy

Ratos

Ratos is, as previously announced, streamlining the company towards fewer business segments. Following the successful public listing of the construction group Sentia (SNTIA) on the Oslo Børs June 13 and the divestment of airteam, a leading supplier of technical ventilation solutions, during the second quarter of 2025, Ratos has taken several decisive steps to streamline the company and enhance long-term value creation.

The transactions represent a divestment of Ratos’ Construction Services segment, a key milestone in Ratos’ strategy of focusing on business segments with long-term profitable growth, strong margins and returns as well as lower volatility, predominantly in infrastructure- and industrial product solutions segments. The reallocation of capital and management attention towards these prioritized segments will strengthen Ratos’ position in sectors where it sees the greatest opportunity to deliver long-term shareholder value.

Following the transactions, Ratos’s EBITA margin is expected to improve by approximately +200 basis points. However, the Group’s leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) will be adversely impacted, primarily due to Sentia’s strong cash position — a net of proceeds of approximately SEK 1.5 billion and cash of approximately SEK 2.9 billion. Sentia’s net cash position is largely driven by customer prepayments for major construction projects.

It is important to note that Ratos’ current ownership stake in Sentia is valued at approximately SEK 2.2 billion. Should the stake be divested, the Group’s leverage would improve significantly, from a pro forma level of 1.7x following the transaction, to approximately 0.6x.

Impact on main financial metrics from airteam-divestment and Sentia-listing

As reported After transactions
MSEK FY 2024 airteam Sentia FY 2024 Change
Net sales 32,125 1,714 10,354 20,057 -38%
EBITA adjusted 2,329 160 569 1,790* -23%
EBITA % adjusted 7.2 9.3 5.5 8.9 +170bps
All below excl. IFRS16 and items affecting comparability (IAC)/adjustments
Net debt 2,815 -1,053 +1,434 3,196 +14%
EBITDA adjusted 2,389 161 576 1,842* -23%
Leverage (Net debt/EBITDA) 1.2x 1.7x** +0.5x

*Including profit contribution from ~40% stake in Sentia
**Leverage at 0.6x if stake in Sentia is divested (share price assumed at ~57 NOK (2025-06-17))

For more information, please contact:
Anna Vilogorac, CFO & Investor Relations
+46 70 616 50 19, anna.vilogorac@ratos.com

Katarina Grönwall, VP Communications & Sustainability
+46 70 300 35 38, katarina.gronwall@ratos.com

About Ratos
Ratos is a Swedish publicly listed business group consisting of 14 companies across three business areas: Construction & Services, Industry and Consumer. The Group operates mainly in the Nordic region, with net sales of SEK 32 billion and an adjusted EBITA of SEK 2.3 billion in 2024, and with a total workforce of around 10,900 employees. Ratos is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

We have a distinct corporate culture and strategy – everything we do is based on our core values: Simplicity, Speed in Execution and It’s All About People. We enable independent subsidiaries to excel by being part of something larger.

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Accel-KKR Receives Minority Equity Investment from PACT Capital Partners

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MENLO PARK, Calif., June 18, 2025— Accel-KKR, a software and technology-focused private equity firm, today announced that PACT Capital Partners, a middle-market focused GP stakes investment firm, has made a minority equity investment in the firm.

Proceeds from the PACT investment will be used primarily to increase Accel-KKR’s capital commitments to the firm’s current investment strategies and support the firm’s continued growth. None of the capital being invested by PACT as part of this transaction is being distributed to the principals of Accel-KKR.

Tom Barnds and Rob Palumbo, co-Managing Partners of Accel-KKR, said, “This investment by PACT will accelerate our achievement of our strategic goals, and we are excited to extend our relationship with Christian von Schimmelmann, who has been a friend to Accel-KKR for many years. We look forward to leveraging PACT’s relationships and value-added capabilities through their imPACT team.”

“The principals of Accel-KKR are already the largest investors across our capital base, providing strong alignment with our limited partners,” Barnds and Palumbo said. “This investment from PACT will help us to expand our future capital commitments across the entire Accel-KKR platform.”

Christian von Schimmelmann, Managing Partner at PACT, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Accel-KKR, which we believe is one of the preeminent technology investment platforms in the world, and to back them with both capital and strategic support. On a personal level, I’m very excited to continue the relationship with Tom and Rob, who have built what we view as one of the strongest and best performing private investment businesses in the industry.”

Brian Vickery, Partner and head of PACT’s proprietary imPACT Platform, added, “Accel-KKR has built an exceptional, diversified investment platform over multiple decades. We very much look forward to working with Tom, Rob, and the rest of the Accel-KKR team.”

Specific terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

About Accel-KKR
Accel-KKR is a technology-focused investment firm with $21 billion in cumulative capital commitments.  The firm focuses on software and tech-enabled businesses, well-positioned for top-line and bottom-line growth.  At the core of Accel-KKR’s investment strategy is a commitment to developing strong partnerships with the management teams of its partner companies and a focus on building value alongside management by leveraging the significant resources available through the Accel-KKR network.  Accel-KKR focuses on middle-market companies and provides a broad range of capital solutions, including buyout capital, minority-growth investments, secondaries, and credit alternatives.  Accel-KKR also invests across various transaction types, including private company recapitalizations, divisional carve-outs and going-private transactions.  Accel-KKR’s headquarters is in Menlo Park, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, London, and Mexico City.  For more, visit accel-kkr.com.

About PACT Capital Partners
PACT Capital is an independent investment firm focused on providing capital and strategic support to middle-market alternative asset management firms. PACT seeks to partner with high-performing established and emerging private capital firms and help them to achieve their strategic objectives.  Headquartered in New York, PACT utilizes its proprietary imPACT platform to assist partner firms in accelerating capital formation, designing and launching new products, improving operations, attracting and retaining talent, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and improving outcomes for underlying portfolio companies. For more information, please visit https://www.pactcapitalpartners.com/.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of AKKR or its affiliates (“AKKR”)

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TINC successfully completes capital increase of 113 million EUR

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Manu Vandenbulcke, CEO, and Filip Audenaert, CFO
“We are pleased with the result of this rights issue and like to thank our existing and new shareholders for their support and trust. With this fourth capital raising since the IPO in 2015, TINC has raised in total circa EUR 500 million on Euronext Brussels. Once again we will use these extra funds to invest in future oriented infrastructure and shape our ambition to double the investment portfolio.” – Manu Vandenbulcke, CEO TINC and Filip Audenaert, CFO TINC

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BlueMatrix Acquires RANOS to Accelerate Innovation and Expand its Asia-Pacific Footprint

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DURHAM, N.C. and AUCKLAND, New Zealand—BlueMatrix, the world’s leading platform for capital markets content authoring and distribution, today announced the strategic acquisition of RANOS, a next-generation research publishing platform founded in New Zealand. The acquisition strengthens BlueMatrix’s presence within the Asia Pacific region and adds another high-growth, innovative asset to its business.

BlueMatrix serves over 1,000 financial institutions in more than 50 countries through an enterprise-grade ecosystem for authoring, compliance and distribution of investment research & other financial markets content. The company is backed by Thoma Bravo, one of the world’s largest software investment firms.

RANOS was built to modernise the way investment research is produced and consumed. Its platform has gained traction across the Asia Pacific region by helping research teams move faster and publish in more engaging, investor-friendly formats.

“This acquisition of RANOS is a natural fit for BlueMatrix’s s long-term leadership strategy,” said Patricia Horotan, CEO of BlueMatrix. “RANOS brings regional knowledge and innovation that complements our global business. Together, we’re positioned to offer our clients greater flexibility, stronger local support and modern functionality.”

The transaction strengthens BlueMatrix’s footprint in a strategically important growth market and positions it to lead the transformation of investment research – delivering impactful content to investors when they want it, where they want it and how they want it.

“We are delighted to join the BlueMatrix family,” said Daniel Kieser, Founder of RANOS. “This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter that is not only good for us, but great for our customers. They can look forward to more features, more scalability and more ways to communicate with investors.”

RANOS clients will continue to operate on the existing platform with no disruption, while gaining access to enhanced support and a broader feature set over time.

About BlueMatrix
BlueMatrix is the global leader in capital markets content publishing technology. Its secure and scalable platform is trusted by over 1,000 financial institutions for content authoring, compliance, and global distribution. BlueMatrix has customers in more than 50 countries and serves internal teams across multi-national corporations from its offices located in Durham (HQ), New York, London, Edinburgh, and Timisoara.

BlueMatrix facilitates the equitable exchange of critical investment insights by improving the efficiency, collaboration, and security across the complete information lifecycle. The ecosystem is designed to meet users’ bespoke needs, from compliance tracking to interactive publishing, by removing friction from the publication, dissemination, consumption and application of investment research and informal capital markets content.

About RANOS
RANOS is a next-generation publishing platform built to modernise the preparation and distribution of equity research. It offers digital-native tools such as AI-enhanced workflows, voice-to-text, and responsive design. RANOS is headquartered in New Zealand and serves clients across the Asia-Pacific region.

About Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest software investors in the world, with approximately $184 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. Through its private equity, growth equity and credit strategies, the firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging Thoma Bravo’s deep sector expertise and strategic and operational capabilities, the firm collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices and drive growth initiatives. Over the past 20 years, the firm has acquired or invested in more than 535 companies representing over $275 billion in enterprise value (including control and non-control investments). The firm has offices in Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, New York and San Francisco.

Read the release on PR Newswire here.

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Shermco Acquires Eastern High Voltage, Inc.

Gryphon Investors

Strategic acquisition adds NETA-certified expertise and expands Shermco’s footprint in the Northeast

Shermco Industries, a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, and repair services, announced today it has acquired Eastern High Voltage, Inc. (“EHV” or “the Company”). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

EHV, based in Robbinsville, New Jersey, is an InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA)-accredited company with a strong reputation for electrical testing and field services. EHV delivers a comprehensive suite of services including electrical testing and preventative maintenance, acceptance testing and commissioning, infrared scanning, transformer testing and oil analysis, and 24/7 emergency response. The Company’s deep technical capabilities and long-standing customer relationships position it as a trusted partner across commercial and industrial end markets.

This acquisition adds to Shermco’s industry-leading base of 550+ NETA-certified professionals, solidifying its position as the largest independent electrical testing and maintenance provider in North America. It also brings EHV’s seasoned management team, whose deep technical expertise and customer relationships will strengthen Shermco’s regional leadership and accelerate integration and growth efforts.

“EHV has built a strong reputation through its commitment to safety, quality, and responsive service. The EHV team is known for technical excellence and trusted partnerships with mission-critical facilities across its region,” said Phil Petrocelli, CEO of Shermco Industries. “Expanding into the Northeast brings exciting opportunities to continue to grow our customer base and extend our national capabilities with local expertise.”

This partnership advances Shermco’s strategic growth plan by expanding its NETA-accredited workforce, enhancing field service capabilities, and delivering integrated solutions across electrical system maintenance, engineering, and specialized testing. By combining the strengths of Shermco and EHV, customers will gain access to deeper technical resources, broader geographic reach, and a more comprehensive suite of high-value services.

Shermco is majority-owned by San Francisco-based Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private investment firm.

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About Shermco

Headquartered in Irving, TX, Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning and repair services to a wide range of utility, industrial, energy and other end markets. With more than 40 locations, Shermco serves a diversified blue-chip client base across North America. The company is an active participant in NETA (the InterNational Electrical Testing Association), EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association), and AWEA (American Wind Energy Association).

About Gryphon Investors
Gryphon Investors is a leading middle-market private investment firm focused on profitably growing, competitively advantaged companies in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, Software, and Technology Solutions & Services sectors. With approximately $10 billion of assets under management, Gryphon prioritizes investments in which it can form strong partnerships with founders, owners, and executives to accelerate the building of leading companies and generate enduring value through its integrated deal and operations business model. Gryphon’s highly differentiated model integrates its well-proven Operations Resources Group, which is led by full-time, Gryphon senior operating executives with general management, human capital acquisition and development, treasury, finance, and accounting expertise. Gryphon’s three core investment strategies include its Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital strategies, each with dedicated funds of capital. The Flagship and Heritage strategies target equity investments of $50 million to $500 million per portfolio company. The Junior Capital strategy targets investments of $10 million to $25 million in junior securities of credit facilities, arranged by leading middle-market lenders, in both Gryphon-controlled companies, as well as in other private equity-backed companies operating in Gryphon’s targeted investment sectors.

Shermco Contact:

Drew Johns

Vice President, Corporate Development

Shermco Industries

Drew.Johns@shermco.com

Gryphon Contact:

Caroline Luz

203-570-6462

cluz@lambert.com

or

Jennifer Hurson

845-507-0571

jhurson@lambert.com

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Therme Group and CVC to partner on €1 billion Therme Horizon joint venture to expand wellbeing destination platform

CVC Capital Partners

Therme Group, a global leader in large-scale urban wellbeing destinations, and CVC, one of the world’s leading private markets investment firms, today announced the signing of a strategic joint venture, named Therme Horizon. In a deal valued at over €1 billion, the partnership brings together Therme’s proven expertise as a developer and operator with CVC’s financial strength and track record of investing in high-quality, founder-led businesses.

Upon closing, CVC and Therme Group will become equal partners in Therme Horizon, a new holding company comprising Therme Erding in Germany and Therme Bucharest in Romania, two of Europe’s most visited wellbeing destinations, together welcoming approximately 3.5 million guests annually. CVC will also co-invest in the development of Therme Manchester, which is currently underway and on track to open in late 2028 as the largest water-based wellbeing destination in Europe.

“Our partnership with CVC marks a major milestone in the trajectory of Therme Group’s global expansion,” said Robert Hanea, Chairman and CEO of Therme Group. “With CVC as our partner, we are committed to scaling our unique wellbeing infrastructure that delivers lasting value to the communities we serve. CVC’s significant investment enables us to grow our existing presence in Europe and accelerate our global development.”

Anchored by Therme Bucharest and Therme Erding, Therme Horizon will serve as a platform for strategic growth, expanding Therme’s experiential wellness offering through new developments, facility enhancements, and targeted acquisitions across Europe.

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We’re excited to support Robert and his team in scaling their proven model and driving the next phase of their ambitious growth.

István SzőkeManaging Partner at CVC

“We believe Therme is uniquely positioned to lead the future of wellbeing infrastructure”, said István Szőke, Managing Partner at CVC. “This is not just an investment, it’s a growth-oriented operational partnership. Therme’s integration of wellbeing, sustainability, and experiential leisure as urban social infrastructure sets them apart. As demand for wellbeing-focused experiences continues to grow, we’re excited to support Robert and his team in scaling their proven model and driving the next phase of their ambitious growth.”

CVC’s investment is being made through CVC Capital Partners IX, a €26 billion fund raised in 2023 to back market-leading businesses across Europe and the Americas.

Closing is expected in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval in Germany and Romania.

Therme Group is being advised by Alantra, Slaughter and May, K&L Gates, and PwC.

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