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IK Partners to acquire Francks Kylindustri

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IK Partners (“IK”) is pleased to announce that the IK X Fund has signed an agreement to invest in Francks Kylindustri (“Francks” or “the Company”), a leading Nordic provider of installation and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. IK will succeed Segulah V, a fund advised by Amplio Private Equity AB, (“Amplio”) as the majority shareholder. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Sweden, Francks is a leading specialist provider of installation and aftermarket services within commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. With more than 75 years of experience, Francks has established itself as a trusted partner to a broad and diversified blue-chip customer base of over 1,000 customers who rely on the Company for complex and business critical refrigeration and cooling systems. Francks has over 650 employees who work across 50 sites in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

With the support of Amplio since 2019, Francks has developed from a regional business in Sweden to a group with comprehensive coverage of the Nordics following market entry into Norway, Denmark and Finland. Alongside this, the Company has achieved strong profitable growth, both organically and through multiple strategic add-on acquisitions. Supported by IK, Francks will continue to drive further consolidation in the Nordics and explore opportunities to expand internationally whilst benefitting from IKs strong in-house capabilities and track-record in building scalable resilient operations.

Sören Jensen, Group CEO of Francks, said: “We are excited to embark on this next phase of growth as we look to further strengthen our position as a leading Nordic industrial and commercial cooling specialist. We are incredibly proud of all that we have achieved so far, having successfully completed 31 acquisitions and established eight greenfield sites, with the support of the team at Amplio. With IK’s expertise and strong track record of investment in the Nordics and beyond, we are confident in our ability to achieve further growth and continue to provide high-quality services and solutions to our loyal customers. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Marcus and his team at Amplio for their support over the past six years and look forward to welcoming Maria and her team at IK.”

Maria Brunow, Partner at IK Partners and Advisor to the IK X Fund, commented: “We have been very impressed with Francks’ journey so far and the strong position it occupies in the Nordic technical installation market. With the support of the wider IK Platform, we look forward to accelerating growth through commercial and operational excellence, while delivering further M&A across the Nordics, Benelux and DACH. Francks’ strong track record and active pipeline of future opportunities provide a solid foundation for continued expansion. We’re delighted to be partnering with Sören and his team for the next chapter in the Company’s journey.”

Marcus Planting-Bergloo, Managing Partner at Amplio Private Equity AB, added: “It has been our privilege to support Francks over the past six years, which has seen the business go from strength to strength. During our partnership, the Company significantly expanded its footprint, strengthened its service offering and executed a very successful buy-and-build strategy. We look forward to following Francks’ continued success in the years to come and wish Sören, his team and IK all the very best for their future partnership.”

For further questions, please contact:

Francks Kylindustri
Sören Jensen, CEO
Phone: +46 (0)761 301 466
soren.jensen@francksref.com

IK Partners
Vidya Verlkumar
Phone: +44 (0)7787 558 193
vidya.verlkumar@ikpartners.com

Amplio Private Equity
Marcus Planting-Bergloo, Managing Partner
Phone : +46 (0)702 291 185
planting@amplio.se

About Francks Kylindustri

Francks Kylindustri is the leading Nordic industrial and commercial cooling specialist with 50+ offices and ~650 employees across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. For more information, visit francksref.com

About IK Partners

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

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About Amplio Private Equity

Established in 2024 by the former Segulah team, Amplio is a Swedish private equity firm specialising in the Nordic lower mid-market with a strong track record and long experience of developing companies in close cooperation with skilled entrepreneurs, business leaders and industrial experts. Amplio has a distinct sector focus on Business Services and IT & Technology Services, combined with strong buy-and-build focus. To ensure long term structural growth we invest, with sustainability in focus, into markets fuelled by three major themes: ‘Sustainable Solutions’, ‘Digital Business Efficiency’ and ‘Smart Urbanisation’. For more information, visit amplio.se

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Bain Capital and BlueWater Marinas Acquire Glyn’s Marine on Nantucket Island

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BOSTON and CHARLESTON, S.C. – August 11, 2025 – Bain Capital and BlueWater Marinas (“BlueWater”), led by Joe Miller and Dunston Powell, today announced the acquisition of Glyn’s Marine (“Glyn’s”), a dry slip marina and service center on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts.  The private, off-market transaction was completed through an exclusive joint venture between Bain Capital Real Estate and BlueWater focused on acquiring and operating high-quality, storage-centric marina properties in premier boating markets along the East Coast.

Founded over 30 years ago and strategically located in the center of the Nantucket Island, Glyn’s Marine has built a strong reputation for providing winter storage and comprehensive marine services.  Initially started as a small service facility, the property has grown into one of the island’s largest service and storage providers.

“This acquisition is the first of many for the JV in the Northeast, and we can think of no better place to start than Glyn’s, which is a truly special asset in a top-tier boating market” said Mr. Miller.  “We’re excited to include this asset in our growing portfolio, and we believe Nantucket’s devoted boating community will appreciate both the operational expertise our partnership brings, as well as the commitment we have to upholding Glyn’s long-standing reputation .”

Glyn’s marks Bain Capital and BlueWater’s third acquisition since forming a strategic partnership.

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MeridianLink to Be Acquired by Centerbridge Partners for $2.0 Billion

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MeridianLink Shareholders to Receive $20.00 Per Share in Cash

MeridianLink to Become a Private Company, Well Positioned to Accelerate Growth and Innovation for Customers

IRVINE, Calif.—MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. (“Centerbridge”), a global investment firm with deep experience investing in financial services and technology, in an all-cash transaction that values MeridianLink at an enterprise value of approximately $2.0 billion. Upon closing of the transaction, MeridianLink will become a private company.

Under the terms of the agreement, MeridianLink shareholders will receive $20.00 per share in cash for each share of common stock they own. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 26% over the closing price of MeridianLink shares as of August 8, 2025, the last full trading day prior to the transaction announcement.

“We are excited for the next chapter of innovation and growth with our partners at Centerbridge. Today’s announcement is a strong endorsement of our leading digital lending platform that serves nearly 2,000 community financial institutions and reporting agencies,” Larry Katz, President and CEO-designate of MeridianLink, said. “Together with Centerbridge, we will unlock the potential of this company by accelerating product innovation, harnessing the power of AI and data, and enhancing the delivery of exceptional customer experiences. I am proud of this talented team and look forward to further building our trusted, mission-critical, scalable platform that empowers customers and the communities they serve.”

“This is an exciting next step for MeridianLink,” said Nicolaas Vlok, chief executive officer of MeridianLink. “Our dedicated team has built our market-leading platform and partner ecosystem, and I am confident in the path forward for the Company, bolstered by Larry’s leadership and Centerbridge’s partnership.”

Ed McDermott, Board chair of MeridianLink said, “Over the last several years, our Board has carefully evaluated alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The Board thoroughly reviewed Centerbridge’s proposal with the assistance of independent financial and legal advisors and determined this transaction would create certain, compelling and immediate value for our shareholders at an attractive premium and position MeridianLink to increase its competitive edge in a rapidly changing technology landscape.”

“As the pace of change across the finance and tech sectors continues to accelerate, MeridianLink is uniquely positioned to help financial institutions enhance their digital lending and credit reporting capabilities to expand and deepen client relationships, unlock the potential of data and AI, and drive their growth,” said Jared Hendricks, Senior Managing Director, Centerbridge, and Ben Jaffe, Managing Director, Centerbridge. “At Centerbridge, we have a proven track record of partnering with exceptional companies at the intersection of finance and technology to create value for customers and opportunities for employees. We believe in the importance of fostering a vibrant, modern banking system using market-leading technology. To that end, we are thrilled to work with Larry Katz and the Company’s talented team to enhance MeridianLink’s platform capabilities and grow their wallet share with new and existing customers.”

Transaction Details

The MeridianLink Board of Directors unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to approval by MeridianLink shareholders and the satisfaction of regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The holders of approximately 55% of MeridianLink’s shares of common stock have agreed to vote all of the shares of MeridianLink common stock owned by them in favor of the transaction.

Upon completion of the transaction, MeridianLink’s common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. MeridianLink will remain headquartered in Irvine, California.

Advisors

Centerview Partners LLC is serving as lead financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP is serving as legal advisor to MeridianLink. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC also served as a financial advisor to MeridianLink. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher is serving as strategic communications advisor to MeridianLink.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as financial advisor to Centerbridge, and Kirkland & Ellis is serving as its legal counsel. Kekst CNC is serving as strategic communications advisor to Centerbridge.

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

In a separate press release, MeridianLink announced today its second quarter 2025 results, which will be available at https://ir.meridianlink.com. In light of the announced transaction, the financial results conference call scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) will no longer take place.

About MeridianLink

MeridianLink® (NYSE: MLNK) empowers financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies to drive efficient growth. MeridianLink’s cloud-based digital lending, account opening, background screening, and data verification software solutions leverage shared intelligence from a unified data platform, MeridianLink® One, to enable customers of all sizes to identify growth opportunities, effectively scale up, and support compliance efforts, all while powering an enhanced experience for staff and consumers alike.

For more than 25 years, MeridianLink has prioritized the democratization of lending for consumers, businesses, and communities. Learn more at www.meridianlink.com.

About Centerbridge

Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines – Private Equity, Private Credit and Real Estate – in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for our investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and, as of June 30, 2025, has approximately $43 billion in assets under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com and LinkedIn.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain forward-looking statements about, among other things, the proposed acquisition of MeridianLink by Centerbridge (the “Transaction”), including financial estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the Transaction. These forward-looking statements are based on MeridianLink’s current expectations, estimates and projections regarding, among other things, the expected date of closing of the Transaction and the potential benefits thereof, its business and industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by MeridianLink, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “aims,” “plan,” “believe,” “could,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “may,” “would,” “might,” “considered,” “potential,” “estimate,” “continue,” “likely,” “expect,” “target” or similar expressions or the negatives of these words or other comparable terminology that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend upon future circumstances that may or may not occur, such as the consummation of the Transaction and the anticipated benefits thereof. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the completion of the Transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including the possibility that MeridianLink’s stockholders may not approve the Transaction and obtaining any regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the Transaction; (ii) the ability of Centerbridge and Merger Sub to obtain the necessary financing arrangements set forth in the commitment letters received in connection with the Transaction; (iii) the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; (iv) the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of regulatory approvals or actions, if any, (v) potential litigation relating to the Transaction that could be instituted against Centerbridge and Merger Sub, MeridianLink or their respective directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (vi) the risk that disruptions from the Transaction will harm MeridianLink’s business, including current plans and operations; (vii) the ability of MeridianLink to retain and hire key personnel; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; (ix) continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; (x) legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting MeridianLink’s business; (xi) general economic and market developments and conditions; (xii) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the Transaction that could affect MeridianLink’s financial performance; (xiii) certain restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction that may impact MeridianLink’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xiv) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of war or hostilities, as well as MeridianLink’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xv) significant transaction costs associated with the Transaction; (xvi) the possibility that the Transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (xvii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Transaction, including in circumstances requiring MeridianLink to pay a termination fee or other expenses; (xviii) competitive responses to the Transaction; and (xix) the risks and uncertainties pertaining to MeridianLink’s business, including those set forth in MeridianLink’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by MeridianLink with the SEC. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material impact on MeridianLink’s financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and MeridianLink does not undertake to and specifically disclaims any obligation to publicly release the results of any updates or revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the Transaction by and among MeridianLink, a Delaware corporation, Centerbridge, a Delaware limited liability company, and Merger Sub, a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centerbridge, this communication is being made in respect of the pending merger involving MeridianLink and Centerbridge. MeridianLink will file with the SEC a proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) relating to its special meeting of stockholders and may file or furnish other documents with the SEC regarding the pending merger. When completed, a definitive version of the Proxy Statement will be mailed to MeridianLink’s stockholders. This document is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document which MeridianLink may file with the SEC. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PENDING MERGER AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN, IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PENDING MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS.

The definitive proxy statement will be filed with the SEC and mailed or otherwise made available to MeridianLink’s stockholders. MeridianLink’s stockholders may obtain free copies of the documents MeridianLink files with the SEC from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or through the Investor Relations portion of MeridianLink’s website at https://ir.meridianlink.com/overview/default.aspx under the link “Financials & Filings” and then under the link “SEC Filings” or by contacting MeridianLink’s Investor Relations by e-mail at InvestorRelations@MeridianLink.com.

Participants in the Solicitation

MeridianLink and certain of its directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from MeridianLink’s stockholders in connection with the Transaction. Information regarding MeridianLink’s directors and executive officers, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 23, 2025 (the “2025 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement”), and will be available in the Proxy Statement. To the extent holdings of MeridianLink’s securities by such directors or executive officers (or the identity of such directors or executive officers) have changed since the information set forth in the 2025 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement, such information has been or will be reflected on the Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of MeridianLink’s directors and executive officers in the Transaction will be included in the Proxy Statement if and when it is filed with the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above. These documents and the other SEC filings described in this paragraph may be obtained free of charge as described above under the heading “Additional Information and Where to Find It.”

Read the release on Business Wire here.

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BGF backs CWC Group, as part of £300m pledge to female-led businesses

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ased in Northern Ireland, the family-owned specialist care provider has secured a multi-million-pound investment, to support its growth plans.

11 August 2025

BGF has made a multi-million-pound investment in CWC Group, a family-owned specialist care provider, based in County Down, Northern Ireland. The investment is the first BGF has made into a female-powered business, since it committed at least £300 million to the Invest in Women Taskforce’s funding pot, to support scaling female-powered businesses over the next five years.

CWC Group leadership team outside the company's head officeCWC Group’s Chief Learning & Development Officer Shauna Byrne, NXC Paula Kane, and Chief Executive Aisling Byrne

First founded in 1983, by sisters-in-law Monica Byrne and Imelda McGrady, CWC Group is a healthcare company that provides high-quality domiciliary, residential nursing and disability care, across seven locations throughout Northern Ireland. The business continues to be family-run, now operated by Monica’s daughters: Chief Executive Aisling Byrne and Chief Learning & Development Officer Shauna Byrne.

Commenting on the deal, Chris Nixon, Investor at BGF, said: “CWC Group has an exceptional heritage of providing high-quality care services to those in need. At a time when there is a shortage of quality facilities to meet demand in Northern Ireland, we’re looking forward to working with Aisling, Shauna, and the wider team, to expand their care home portfolio and continue to provide a vital service to communities across the province.”

BGF’s investment will support CWC Group’s acquisition of new sites and develop its service offering in specialist care.

The company has also welcomed Paula Kane to its Board, as Non-Executive Chair, and David Jones, as Non-Executive Director, to provide further expertise as the company scales. Paula was previously Founder and CEO of Ashdale Care Ireland, while David is an ex-Deloitte UK healthcare partner.

Aisling Byrne, Chief Executive of CWC Group, said: “This investment from BGF comes at an exciting time for CWC Group, and will enable us to take the next steps towards developing our care services for our service users and geographical footprint in Northern Ireland. We have a solid pipeline of new specialist care homes that will enable us to further support the NI Trusts with high-quality, dedicated care facilities for adults with specialist care needs.

“BGF’s investment, alongside the experience and know-how of our new Board members, will support the advancement of our ambitions, and retain exceptional levels of care and dedication to our service users that are at the very heart of our core values.”

CWC Group leadership, sisters Aisling and Shauna ByrneFamily-run CWC Group’s leadership team, sisters Aisling and Shauna Byrne

Andy Gregory, CEO of BGF, commented: “CWC Group has been built on deep expertise and a profound commitment to care. What stands out is not just the strength of its services, but the calibre and vision of its leadership. We’re proud for this to be our first investment, since making our £300 million commitment to female-powered businesses.

“As a founding member of the Invest in Women Taskforce, we have reaffirmed our determination to help shape a more balanced and representative entrepreneurial economy — one that reflects the full spectrum of talent across the UK.”

BGF’s pledge to invest in female-led businesses forms part of its overall commitment to invest £3 billion in high-potential businesses across the UK, over the next five years.

BGF CEO Andy Gregory speaking at our 2025 WEB (Women in Entrepreneurship and on Boards) Forum, in partnership with the Invest in Women TaskforceBGF CEO Andy Gregory speaking at our 2025 WEB (Women in Entrepreneurship and on Boards) Forum

Hannah Bernard, Co-Chair of the Invest in Women Taskforce, added: “Our recent data found that all-female founded businesses in Northern Ireland received just 2% of the nation’s total equity funding in 2024, compared to 78% for all-male teams. The Invest in Women Taskforce has been working hard to change this trend and it’s fantastic to see the capital starting to be deployed into such brilliant businesses across the UK. More investments like this from BGF are critically needed to support economic growth.”

“The first deployment by BGF from the Invest in Women Taskforce funding pool is a huge moment”, said Debbie Wosskow, Co-Chair of the Invest in Women Taskforce.

“We set out to create a generational shift in how capital is allocated, and the shift is starting to happen. BGF has identified in CWC Group a purpose-led business in its provision of care, but also one led by incredible women for four decades, to become the Ireland-wide network it is today. These types of female-run businesses are right under the noses of investors and are being overlooked.

“But this is just the start. The trend has been declining for so many years that we need much more action and much more leadership from institutions to join us in doing the same — and reap the benefits.”

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Apollo Funds Reach Agreement with American Securities to Acquire Trace3, a Leading Technology Solutions Provider Driving Adoption of Next-Generation Technology and AI

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Strategic Investment to Accelerate Trace3’s Growth and Expand Solutions Across Security, Hybrid Cloud and AI

IRVINE, Calif. and NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (the “Apollo Funds”) have agreed to acquire Trace3, a leading provider of enterprise and commercial technology solutions, from American Securities. Financial terms were not disclosed. American Securities will retain a significant minority equity interest in the company.

Trace3 is a leading digital transformation and IT solutions provider to commercial and enterprise clients, including many of the Fortune 500. Since its founding in 2002, Trace3 has established a national, market-leading position in the technology solutions provider space with significant expertise in artificial intelligence, cloud, security, data and analytics, managed services, data center infrastructure and emerging technology. The company is well positioned to benefit from strong demand for next-generation IT infrastructure and services as digital transformation and AI adoption continue to accelerate.

“The partnership with Apollo is a powerful testament to the quality of our brand, our people and our consistent track record of growth,” said Rich Fennessy, Chief Executive Officer of Trace3. “They embrace our unwavering commitment to innovation, technical excellence and deep client relationships. Together, we’re poised to accelerate the Company’s trajectory while preserving the special culture that continues to attract the best talent in technology.”

“Trace3 is a recognized leader in enterprise IT, with a strong culture of innovation and a track record of delivering critical and cutting-edge products and services to its broad client base,” said Robert Kalsow-Ramos, Partner at Apollo. “We see a meaningful opportunity to support Trace3’s efforts to meet AI-related demand across their client base and expand high-value service offerings while pursuing strategic M&A to help accelerate the company’s growth trajectory. We’re excited to partner with the Trace3 team in this next chapter of growth.”

“Trace3’s management team has done an exceptional job scaling the business, expanding its capabilities and establishing the company as a trusted partner in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. We’re proud to have supported their growth, which reflects American Securities’ strategy of partnering with strong teams in sectors where we can add lasting value. We look forward to continuing our partnership alongside Apollo and the Trace3 team as the company enters its next phase,” said Kevin Penn, Managing Director of American Securities.

Apollo has deep experience successfully investing in the IT services and distribution space, including prior investments by Apollo-managed funds in Presidio and TD SYNNEX.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Citi served as lead financial advisor, Wells Fargo and Royal Bank of Canada also served as financial advisors, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to the Apollo Funds. Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Trace3 and American Securities.

About Trace3
Trace3 is a premier provider of technology consultation services and advanced IT solutions. Founded in 2002, Trace3 empowers organizations to embrace digital transformation through elite expertise and insightful innovation. With deep roots in the data center, Trace3 offers a broad mix of end-to-end technology services and solutions. These range from artificial intelligence and data insights to cloud computing and security consulting. Trace3 also maintains a Venture Capital (VC) CXO briefing program with a sharp focus on emerging technologies and provides clients with extensive research focused on the latest IT trends. For more information, visit www.trace3.com.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees and the communities we impact to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2025, Apollo had approximately $840 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

About American Securities
Based in New York with an office in Shanghai, American Securities is a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion in assets under management. For more information, visit www.american-securities.com.

Contacts

Apollo
Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

Trace3
Jill Simpson
Manager, Public Relations
(269) 930-0912
Jill.simpson@trace3.com

American Securities
Joshua Rosen / Nick Kyriacou
Prosek Partners
pro-americansecurities@prosek.com

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BradyPLUS and Imperial Dade to Unite, Advancing a Shared Vision of Customer-Centric Growth

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as Vegas, NV and Jersey City, NJ, August 11, 2025 – BradyPLUS, a provider of janitorial and sanitation (“JanSan”), foodservice, and industrial packaging products and solutions, and Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice, JanSan, and industrial packaging products and solutions, jointly announce the two companies plan to merge. Terms of the Merger were not disclosed.

The merger brings together two organizations with a shared passion for delivering exceptional customer value and a common culture rooted in the legacy of family-owned businesses. The combined organization will be able to serve more customers with a broader portfolio of products and services.

“This transformational partnership will expand our geographic reach and significantly enhance our ability to serve our customers,” commented Ken Sweder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BradyPLUS. “Imperial Dade is a fantastic business with a talented team and leadership that shares our core values. We are both passionate about delivering the best for our customers. Together, we’ll be more agile, more connected to customer needs, and better equipped to provide solutions to more customers across North America.”

“This is an exciting step for both organizations,” said Jason Tillis, Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Dade. “We’re combining two like-minded teams who put the customer first and share a commitment to building something special for the long term. I’m confident this partnership will create new opportunities for our people, our customers, and our suppliers.”

Benefits of the combined organization:

  • Greater customer-centricity, through an exceptional team of solutions-focused sales professionals, best-in-class digital tools, and a dedicated team of customer-facing experts,
  • Improved coverage to deliver the best service and support for customers, and
  • Expanded product offerings for customers.

Bain Capital Private Equity, LP, Kelso & Company, L.P., Advent International, Warburg Pincus LLC, Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FEMSA), the Tillis Family, and management are among the capital partners involved in the merger. All existing capital partners will remain invested in the combined company and have representation on the board of directors. The merger is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Until then, the two companies will continue to operate independently.

Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Kirkland & Ellis served as advisors to Imperial Dade. Harris Williams, Debevoise, and Kirkland & Ellis served as advisors to BradyPLUS.

About Imperial Dade

Founded in 1935, Imperial Dade is a leading distributor of foodservice, JanSan, and industrial packaging products and solutions in North America. With more than 125 strategically located facilities and a workforce of over 7,500 employees, Imperial Dade has built a business with national reach and localized service.

Since 2007, under the leadership of Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis, Imperial Dade has achieved significant growth through a combination of organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit www.imperialdade.com.

About BradyPLUS

BradyPLUS is a leading distributor and solution provider focused on JanSan, foodservice, and industrial packaging. We are driven to make customers more successful and operations more productive and sustainable. We offer Supplies PLUS Support: Premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.BradyPLUS.com.

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Blackstone Announces Agreement to Acquire Enverus

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New York, NY – August 6, 2025 – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enverus, a premier data analytics energy intelligence platform, from Hellman & Friedman and Genstar Capital.

Enverus was founded in 1999 and is a comprehensive data analytics platform empowering its customers’ capital allocation and asset optimization decisions across the entire energy ecosystem. Today, it is the largest and fastest-growing SaaS company and analytics provider dedicated to the energy market. It enables its 8,000 customers across 50 countries with real-time access to analytics, insights, and benchmark data from generative AI and partnerships with more than 95 percent of U.S. energy producers and 40,000 suppliers.

“This is more than a transaction – it’s a launchpad,” said Manuj Nikhanj, CEO of Enverus. “Blackstone shares our conviction that the future of energy will be defined by AI, real-time intelligence, and bold execution. Their global reach and deep expertise across energy, infrastructure, and data-rich industries will accelerate our momentum – helping us scale faster, build smarter, and deliver transformational outcomes for our customers. It is thanks to a strong partnership with H&F that Enverus is the company we are today. I am incredibly proud of what our team has built – especially our breakthrough work in power markets – and more excited than ever for what comes next.”

Eli Nagler and Bilal Khan, Senior Managing Directors at Blackstone, said: “As the leading energy-dedicated SaaS platform, Enverus’ advanced analytics and technology solutions are critical for its customers as they navigate unprecedented AI-driven electricity demand growth and the broader energy transition. We believe Blackstone’s energy market expertise and network can further enhance the company’s growth trajectory, and look forward to partnering with Manuj and the Enverus team.”

“After four years of tremendous partnership, Enverus stands as the clear SaaS, data, and analytics leader empowering the energy market,” said Ben Farkas, Partner at Hellman & Friedman. “We set out with a mission to build on the company’s core strengths, accelerate innovation, and expand its reach across the energy value chain. Today they are pioneering GenAI-powered solutions, scaling into new markets, and enabling smarter and more efficient decisions for customers worldwide. The company’s growth and culture of innovation have set a new standard for the industry. It’s been a privilege to partner with Manuj Nikhanj, Jeff Hughes, and the full Enverus team. We are confident Enverus is exceptionally well-positioned to shape the future of global energy.”

“Supporting Enverus through this exciting period of innovation and growth has been a great journey,” said Eli Weiss, Managing Partner of Genstar Capital. “We’re proud of the team’s achievements and are confident they are well positioned for continued success.”

Enverus represents the latest in a number of recent transactions Blackstone has announced behind its high-conviction investment themes in electricity demand growth and the ongoing energy transition, such as Potomac Energy Center, Sediver, Westwood Professional Services, Trystar, and others. Blackstone’s core private equity strategy, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, and Blackstone’s private equity strategy for individual investors are each expected to invest in Enverus as part of this transaction.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to customary conditions. Citi and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Enverus and Hellman & Friedman. RBC Capital Markets, LLC served as financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal advisor to Blackstone.

About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s $1.2 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

About Enverus
Enverus is the energy industry’s most trusted source for decision intelligence. With petabytes of proprietary data, deep domain expertise, and AI-native technology, Enverus empowers customers to invest smarter, operate more efficiently, and scale faster — across upstream, midstream, minerals, power, and renewables — all while navigating the most complex energy market in history. Learn more at www.enverus.com.

About Hellman & Friedman
Hellman & Friedman is a preeminent global private equity firm with a distinctive investment approach focused on a limited number of large-scale equity investments in high-quality growth businesses. H&F seeks to partner with world-class management teams where its deep sector expertise, long-term orientation, and collaborative partnership approach enable companies to flourish. H&F targets outstanding businesses in select sectors, including technology, financial services, healthcare, consumer services & retail, and information, content & business services. Since its founding in 1984, H&F has invested in over 100 companies and has over $115 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. Learn more about H&F’s defining investment philosophy and approach to sustainable outcomes at www.hf.com.

About Genstar Capital
Genstar Capital (www.gencap.com) is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high-quality companies for over 35 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. Genstar currently has approximately $50 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the financial services, software, healthcare, and industrials industries.

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Jennifer Heath
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Jon Haubert
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(303) 396-5996

Hellman & Friedman

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(646) 238-3902

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Vendis supports the growth of Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek

Vendis Capital

Vendis Capital, the consumer sector specialized European private equity fund, invests in Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek (NOK), the leading medical weight loss clinic in The Netherlands offering the full spectrum of weight loss treatments from lifestyle interventions to bariatric surgery and GLP-1 therapy.

The Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek, headquartered in Huis ter Heide (the Netherlands), was founded in 1993 with the aim of making sustainable obesity care accessible to everyone. With over 30 years of experience, NOK has become the trusted name in obesity treatment and is now the leading medical weight loss clinic in The Netherlands, offering the full spectrum of obesity treatments, from lifestyle interventions to bariatric surgery and GLP-1 therapy.

With 11 clinics across the Netherlands and partnerships with 7 top clinical hospitals, NOK is widely recognized for delivering best-in-in-class long-term weight loss outcomes. NOK is known for its unique multidisciplinary approach, where patients are supported in every phase of the treatment by a team of medical professionals, psychologists, nutritionists, physiotherapists and lifestyle coaches. NOK has delivered consistent growth and already performed more than 50,000 successful treatments, with over 9,000 new patients being treated last year.

Vendis Capital teams up with Kobus Dijkhorst and Jean-Pierre van Erve, who have been leading the business since 2009, to accelerate the growth and development of the company.

Kobus Dijkhorst, CEO of Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek is proud of the successes achieved in building NOK. “It is our mission to support our patients in their important journey towards a healthy weight and a healthy life. Loosing weight with a proven serious approach. We believe that Vendis Capital is the right partner to support us in our next phase of growth helping more and more people to loose weight with our proven approach. With Vendis as our partner, we’re set to elevate our proposition and accelerate the rollout of innovative, consumer-focused GLP-1 clinics across the Netherlands and international markets.”

Vincent Braams and Philip Vannieuwenhuyze, Partners at Vendis Capital: “We are excited to partner with Kobus and Jean-Pierre and the entire team at Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek. NOK represents a fast growing, leading weight loss clinic with a unique approach that helps patients achieve sustainable, long-term weight loss results. It’s a pleasure to support the team in making this unique program available to more consumers who are looking to improve their quality of life”

The participation in Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek represents the fifth investment within Vendis Capital IV, the €525m fund that was launched in 2024.

 

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KKR Leads Financing for Harvest Partners’ Growth Investment in Med-Metrix

KKR

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that credit funds and accounts managed by KKR served as lead investors on a financing to support the growth investment from funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP (“Harvest”) in Med-Metrix, LLC (“Med-Metrix” or “the Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled Revenue Cycle Management (“RCM”) solutions. KKR Capital Markets also served as Left Lead Arranger and Bookrunner on the transaction.

The Company’s management team, led by CEO Joseph Davi, will continue to lead Med-Metrix and remain significant owners of the business. Med-Metrix’s prior owner, A&M Capital (“AMC”), will retain a minority stake in the Company and invest additional capital as part of the transaction.

Founded in 2010 and based in New Jersey, Med-Metrix is a leading platform providing RCM services and technology to health systems and physician groups across the United States. The Company offers end-to-end and point solution services supported by its proprietary technology platform.

Credit funds and accounts managed by KKR originally served as the sole lenders in the financing for AMC’s acquisition of Med-Metrix in 2021.

“Our long-standing relationships with Med-Metrix, Harvest, and AMC allowed us to move quickly and with conviction to seamlessly deliver a scaled solution for this transaction,” said Alexander Foreman, a Managing Director at KKR. “We are pleased to further deepen our commitment to Med-Metrix as part of this milestone growth investment, which serves a testament to the remarkable success of Joe and the entire team in expanding the Company’s reach and building out its comprehensive suite of offerings to serve even more healthcare systems and providers across the country.”

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About Med-Metrix

Med-Metrix is a leading technology-enabled services platform providing RCM and Business Intelligence (“BI”) solutions for health systems and physician groups across the United States. Med-Metrix provides end-to-end as well as point solution RCM and BI services via the Company’s proprietary software platform. More information is available at www.med-metrix.com.

About Harvest Partners

Founded in 1981, Harvest Partners is an established private equity firm with over 40 years of experience investing in middle-market companies and partnering with high-quality management teams to build growing businesses. For more information, please visit www.harvestpartners.com.

About A&M Capital

A&M Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $6.0 billion in total commitments across its funds, vehicles, and accounts. The firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by a strategic association with A&M Consulting, a leading global operationally focused advisory firm. A&M Capital combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships, making A&M Capital an attractive partner to management teams and business owners. A&M Capital is headquartered in Greenwich, CT, with offices in Los Angeles, CA, West Palm Beach, FL, London, UK, and Milan, IT. For more information, visit www.a-mcapital.com.

Lauren McCranie
media@kkr.com

Source: KKR

 

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Stonepeak Completes USD 1.3 Billion Investment in Princeton Digital Group

Stonepeak

NEW YORK & SINGAPORE – August 8, 2025 – Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced the close of its previously announced USD 1.3 billion preferred equity investment in Princeton Digital Group (“PDG” or the “Company”).

The investment, which underscores Stonepeak’s confidence in PDG’s strategy, leadership, and execution, strengthens the Company’s position as a leading provider of hyperscale infrastructure in Asia Pacific. With Stonepeak’s partnership and the continued support of Warburg Pincus, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Mubadala, PDG is poised to continue expanding across established and emerging markets in APAC through greenfield development and M&A.

PDG represents Stonepeak’s third data center investment in Asia Pacific and its ninth globally, following previous investments in Digital Edge, AGP Sustainable Real Assets, Cologix, CoreSite, Montera Infrastructure, Cirion, and others, and adds significant scale to Stonepeak’s APAC data center portfolio and pipeline, which today spans more than 2.5 GW of capacity in operations or development.

Barclays served as financial advisor and Sidley Austin LLP served as legal counsel to Stonepeak. Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan served as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel to PDG.

About Stonepeak
Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately $76.3 billion of assets under management. Through its investment in defensive, hard-asset businesses globally, Stonepeak aims to create value for its investors and portfolio companies, with a focus on downside protection and strong risk-adjusted returns. Stonepeak, as sponsor of private equity and credit investment vehicles, provides capital, operational support, and committed partnership to grow investments in its target sectors, which include transport and logistics, digital infrastructure, energy and energy transition, and real estate. Stonepeak is headquartered in New York with offices in Houston, Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. For more information, please visit www.stonepeak.com.

About Princeton Digital Group
Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is a leading developer and operator of Internet infrastructure. Headquartered in Singapore with presence and operations in Singapore, Japan, India, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia, its portfolio of data centers powers the expansion of hyperscalers and enterprises in the fastest-growing digital economies across Asia Pacific. For more information, visit www.princetondg.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Kate Beers / Maya Brounstein
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Selena Sheikh
Selena.sheikh@princetondg.com

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PDG.ASIA@finnpartners.com

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