Golden Gate Capital

Covia Appoints New Board Member, Enhances Board Structure

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Monday, December 6, 2021

In addition, Dan Hecht has been appointed to the Board of Managers, effective November 18, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Dan Hecht has been appointed to the Board of Managers, effective November 18, 2021.
  • In addition to his new assignment, Mr. Williams also serves on the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board.
  • Sheets has served as a Member of the Board of Managers since December 31, 2020, and is Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Dan to our Board of Managers," said Shawn Williams, Chairman of the Board and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Covia.

Neustar Security Services Spins Out with Focused Investment to Foster Accelerated Growth

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Neustar Security Services , LLC (Neustar Security Services), a leading global provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global business to thrive online, has become the newest portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital and GIC following the completed sale of Neustar Inc.s (Neustar) Marketing, Risk and Communications solutions businesses to TransUnion.

Key Points: 
  • Neustar Security Services , LLC (Neustar Security Services), a leading global provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global business to thrive online, has become the newest portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital and GIC following the completed sale of Neustar Inc.s (Neustar) Marketing, Risk and Communications solutions businesses to TransUnion.
  • The spin out marks Neustar Security Services entry into its next phase of growth with the focused backing of its investors and strong continuity of leadership.
  • Neustar President and CEO, Charlie Gottdiener, will serve as a Director on the Neustar Security Services Board of Directors.
  • The move follows four years of strategic investment that has enabled Neustar Security Services to become a leading cloud-oriented security services provider, resulting in increased resilience against disruptions and cyberattacks.

TransUnion and Neustar Announce Transaction Close

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

CHICAGO and RESTON, Va., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) and Neustar Inc. (Neustar), today announced that TransUnion has completed its $3.1 billion acquisition of Neustar from a private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital and with minority participation by GIC.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO and RESTON, Va., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) and Neustar Inc. (Neustar), today announced that TransUnion has completed its $3.1 billion acquisition of Neustar from a private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital and with minority participation by GIC.
  • Like TransUnion, Neustar has built its brand and reputation on fostering trusted connections between consumers and businesses to help them transact with greater confidence.
  • This is an exciting milestone for Neustar, commented Charlie Gottdiener, President and CEO, Neustar.
  • Neustars security business, Neustar Security Services, is excluded from the transaction and now operates as a standalone portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital and GIC.

Neustar Security Services Spins Out with Focused Investment to Foster Accelerated Growth

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Neustar Security Services , LLC (Neustar Security Services), a leading global provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global business to thrive online, has become the newest portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital and GIC following the completed sale of Neustar Inc.s (Neustar) Marketing, Risk and Communications solutions businesses to TransUnion.

Key Points: 
  • Neustar Security Services , LLC (Neustar Security Services), a leading global provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global business to thrive online, has become the newest portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital and GIC following the completed sale of Neustar Inc.s (Neustar) Marketing, Risk and Communications solutions businesses to TransUnion.
  • The spin out marks Neustar Security Services entry into its next phase of growth with the focused backing of its investors and strong continuity of leadership.
  • Neustar President and CEO, Charlie Gottdiener, will serve as a Director on the Neustar Security Services Board of Directors.
  • The move follows four years of strategic investment that has enabled Neustar Security Services to become a leading cloud-oriented security services provider, resulting in increased resilience against disruptions and cyberattacks.

Finsbury Glover Hering and Sard Verbinnen & Co. Complete Merger, Creating Global Strategic Communications Leader

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Following their announcement on October 13, 2021, Finsbury Glover Hering and Sard Verbinnen & Co. (SVC) have completed their merger to create the worlds leading strategic communications firm advising clients in navigating critical opportunities and challenges.

Key Points: 
  • Following their announcement on October 13, 2021, Finsbury Glover Hering and Sard Verbinnen & Co. (SVC) have completed their merger to create the worlds leading strategic communications firm advising clients in navigating critical opportunities and challenges.
  • The new firm is a leader in all aspects of strategic communications, including government affairs, corporate reputation, crisis management and transformation and change, as well as the leading force in financial communications worldwide.
  • Alexander Geiser, CEO, said: We have created a true global partnership between two leaders in strategic communications that will allow us to meet the complex, rapidly changing needs of our clients.
  • We are eager to get started and look forward to capitalizing on our depth of capabilities as one united firm.

Immensa Seals MENA Region's First Investment in Additive Manufacturing and Digital Inventory Solution

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Immensa is the first global company to provide a turnkey digital inventory solution for the energy and utilities sector by leveraging machine learning, data digitization, and industrial 3D printing.

Key Points: 
  • Immensa is the first global company to provide a turnkey digital inventory solution for the energy and utilities sector by leveraging machine learning, data digitization, and industrial 3D printing.
  • Additive manufacturing is expected to add a minimum of $4.95 billion to the KSA economy within three years.
  • Immensa founded in 2016, is a solution provider that leverages additive manufacturing ("AM") to take physical spare parts and dematerialize them into the digital, on-demand world.
  • The focal point of the company is its Digital Warehousing Solution enabled via a global Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) network.

Avantor® Completes Acquisition of Masterflex®

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Monday, November 1, 2021

"The acquisition of Masterflex extends Avantor's single-use offering and gives us a complete end-to-end solution for aseptic fluid transfer throughout the bioproduction workflow," said Michael Stubblefield, President and CEO of Avantor.

Key Points: 
  • "The acquisition of Masterflex extends Avantor's single-use offering and gives us a complete end-to-end solution for aseptic fluid transfer throughout the bioproduction workflow," said Michael Stubblefield, President and CEO of Avantor.
  • We welcome Masterflex associates to the Avantor team and look forward to working together."
  • Based in Illinois, Masterflex is a leading global manufacturer of peristaltic pumps and aseptic single-use fluid transfer technologies.
  • The completion of the acquisition follows the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals.

Golden Gate Capital Partners With Founder and CEO Robert Peterson on Recapitalization of All My Sons Moving & Storage

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Golden Gate Capital, a leading private equity investment firm, and All My Sons Moving & Storage Founder and CEO, Robert Peterson, today announced the recapitalization of All My Sons, a leading provider of premier moving and storage services.

Key Points: 
  • Golden Gate Capital, a leading private equity investment firm, and All My Sons Moving & Storage Founder and CEO, Robert Peterson, today announced the recapitalization of All My Sons, a leading provider of premier moving and storage services.
  • Mike Montgomery, Managing Director at Golden Gate Capital, said, We are thrilled to partner with Robert and the All My Sons team.
  • Neale Attenborough, Operating Partner at Golden Gate Capital, commented, We have deep respect for Robert and his long-tenured leadership team.
  • Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity investment firm with over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital.

Harris Williams Advises Vantage Elevator Solutions on its Pending Majority Sale to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it is serving as lead financial advisor to Vantage Elevator Solutions (Vantage), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, on its pending majority sale to Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers).

Key Points: 
  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it is serving as lead financial advisor to Vantage Elevator Solutions (Vantage), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, on its pending majority sale to Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers).
  • Ontario Teachers is a great partner for Vantage and Golden Gate Capital, said Eric Logue, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • This transaction represents another marquee deal for the Harris Williams Industrials Group, said Patrick McNulty, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Finsbury Glover Hering and Sard Verbinnen & Co to Merge, Creating Global Strategic Communications Leader

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Over the past three decades, both Finsbury Glover Hering and SVC have built impressive reputations advising clients during their most significant transformational events.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past three decades, both Finsbury Glover Hering and SVC have built impressive reputations advising clients during their most significant transformational events.
  • WPP will convert its existing loan note in Finsbury Glover Hering into shares in Finsbury Glover Hering, and all shares in Finsbury Glover Hering held by WPP and by employee shareholders (the Finsbury Glover Hering Managers) will then be exchanged for new shares in Newco.
  • Finsbury Glover Hering is a global strategic communications advisory firm, headquartered in New York with over 800 multidisciplinary experts across the worlds major financial, government, business and cultural centers.
  • The company was formed through the merger of leading strategic communications consultancies Finsbury, The Glover Park Group and Hering Schuppener in January 2021.