ADVENT INTERNATIONAL


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Locations: UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, MASSACHUSETTS, MORNING STAR, CHICAGO, ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, EUROPE

EQS-News: GFT acquires Sophos Solutions from Advent International

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

With Sophos, GFT advances to one of the top 3 banking IT services providers across Latin America and also increases its global delivery capability.

Key Points: 
  • With Sophos, GFT advances to one of the top 3 banking IT services providers across Latin America and also increases its global delivery capability.
  • GFT clients benefit from expanded delivery capacity and access to new expertise, including in solutions for core banking with Sophos’ established partners.
  • We look forward to following the company’s continued success.”
    “For everyone at Sophos, it is a great opportunity to become part of GFT,” added Sophos CEO Felipe Villa.
  • We are grateful to Advent for taking our company to the next level.”
    Canaccord Genuity is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Advent and Sophos.

GFT acquires Sophos Solutions from Advent International

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Global digital transformation pioneer GFT Technologies SE (GFT) agreed to acquire 100% of shares in Colombia-based core banking expert Sophos Solutions S.A.S.

Key Points: 
  • Global digital transformation pioneer GFT Technologies SE (GFT) agreed to acquire 100% of shares in Colombia-based core banking expert Sophos Solutions S.A.S.
  • With Sophos, GFT advances to one of the top 3 banking IT services providers across Latin America and also increases its global delivery capability.
  • GFT clients benefit from expanded delivery capacity and access to new expertise, including in solutions for core banking with Sophos’ established partners.
  • We are grateful to Advent for taking our company to the next level.”
    Canaccord Genuity is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Advent and Sophos.

GFT acquires Sophos Solutions from Advent International

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

STUTTGART, Germany and BOGOTA, Colombia, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global digital transformation pioneer GFT Technologies SE (GFT) agreed to acquire 100% of shares in Colombia-based core banking expert Sophos Solutions S.A.S. With Sophos, GFT advances to one of the top 3 banking IT services providers across Latin America and also increases its global delivery capability. The purchase from Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, is a clear sign of GFT's continued focus on growth and profitability. 

Key Points: 
  • With Sophos, GFT advances to one of the top 3 banking IT services providers across Latin America and also increases its global delivery capability.
  • GFT clients benefit from expanded delivery capacity and access to new expertise, including in solutions for core banking with Sophos' established partners.
  • For Sophos' clients, the acquisition means access to the additional large GFT talent pool, extensive experience in successfully implementing next generation technology, more partners like Thought Machine , and pre-built solutions.
  • "For everyone at Sophos, it is a great opportunity to become part of GFT," added Sophos CEO Felipe Villa.

ADVENT ALLEN INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES JOSEPH KADOW AS SENIOR PARTNER AND CHIEF LEGAL AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS OFFICER

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advent Allen International, a leading developer in entertainment, retail, and hospitality venues, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joseph Kadow as a Senior Partner and Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advent Allen International, a leading developer in entertainment, retail, and hospitality venues, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joseph Kadow as a Senior Partner and Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer.
  • Kadow brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to Advent Allen International, making him an invaluable addition to the team and a growing international slate of businesses.
  • As Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer, Kadow will be responsible for all aspects of the Company's legal and transaction matters and an active partner in the Company's tactical planning and execution.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Joe to Advent Allen," said Mark Advent, co-founding Partner of Advent Allen International.

NEORIS Strengthens Position in U.S. Market with Strategic Acquisition of ForeFront​

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

ForeFront is to join NEORIS as a wholly-owned U.S.-based subsidiary and looking to accelerate NEORIS’ growth in the U.S. market as well as to spearhead NEORIS’ Salesforce practice worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • ForeFront is to join NEORIS as a wholly-owned U.S.-based subsidiary and looking to accelerate NEORIS’ growth in the U.S. market as well as to spearhead NEORIS’ Salesforce practice worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220287045/en/
    NEORIS Strengthens Position in U.S. Market with Strategic Acquisition of ForeFront (Photo: Business Wire)
    The acquisition of ForeFront is another step toward NEORIS’ goal of strengthening its positioning and accelerating its expansion plans in the U.S. market.
  • The strategic partnership between NEORIS and Forefront will aim to revolutionize the digital market and expand the boundaries of innovation.
  • "We are excited to welcome the ForeFront team to NEORIS," said Martín Mendez, CEO of NEORIS.

EQS-News: Atlantic BidCo has secured more than 95% of shares in Aareal Bank AG – Intention to initiate squeeze-out of minority shareholders

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Frankfurt, November 22, 2023 – Atlantic BidCo GmbH (“Atlantic BidCo” or the “Bidder”) has secured more than 95% of the shares in Aareal Bank AG (“Aareal Bank”) and plans to initate a squeeze-out of the remaining minority shareholders to acquire all remaining shares of Aareal Bank.

Key Points: 
  • Frankfurt, November 22, 2023 – Atlantic BidCo GmbH (“Atlantic BidCo” or the “Bidder”) has secured more than 95% of the shares in Aareal Bank AG (“Aareal Bank”) and plans to initate a squeeze-out of the remaining minority shareholders to acquire all remaining shares of Aareal Bank.
  • The management board of Aareal Bank has been informed of this intention by Atlantic BidCo.
  • According to the current status (today 2pm), the public delisting tender offer (the “Delisting Offer”) by Atlantic BidCo to the shareholders of Aareal Bank has been accepted for approx.
  • Thus, the last trading day of the Aareal Bank shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange was November 21, 2023.

Advent International Appoints Wealth Management Executive Tricia Rothschild as Operating Partner

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced the appointment of Tricia Rothschild as an Operating Partner.

Key Points: 
  • Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced the appointment of Tricia Rothschild as an Operating Partner.
  • Rothschild will play a key role in helping Advent identify and support new investments in wealth and asset management, including related technology and data & analytics.
  • Rothschild is a highly accomplished executive with decades of experience in financial services, with a focus on wealth and asset management, investment data, technology, and information services.
  • “Technology continues to disrupt the wealth management industry, creating significant and unprecedented opportunity for investment, product innovation and transformational growth.

Ansira Hosts Fourth Annual Client Summit February 26-28, 2024

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced that The Channel Effect, its annual client summit, will take place February 26-28, 2024. The event brings together Ansira's client community which spans multiple industries including technology, automotive, financial services & insurance, restaurants, consumer packaged goods, and retail, to learn from industry experts and peers on hot marketing topics, solutions, and best practices.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced that The Channel Effect, its annual client summit, will take place February 26-28, 2024.
  • "We hosted our first Ansira client summit in 2019 with the hopes of both connecting with our clients, but also connecting our clients to each other, giving them the opportunity to experience the work we do across different industry verticals," said Ansira President Andy Arnold.
  • "Every year, we challenge ourselves to raise the bar for the client summit and 2024 will bring a new level of thought leadership, entertainment, and surprise and delight," said Arnold.
  • Ansira is backed by Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, with deep expertise in the business and financial services sector.

EQS-News: Atlantic BidCo launches public tender offer to initiate the delisting of Aareal Bank – Shareholders can tender remaining shares from today

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Upon the delisting, Aareal Bank shareholders will no longer have access to a regulated market for Aareal Shares.

Key Points: 
  • Upon the delisting, Aareal Bank shareholders will no longer have access to a regulated market for Aareal Shares.
  • Frankfurt, 19 October 2023 – Atlantic BidCo GmbH (“Atlantic BidCo” or the “Bidder”) today published a public delisting tender offer (the “Delisting Offer”) for all remaining outstanding shares of Aareal Bank AG (“Aareal Bank”).
  • During this time, Aareal Bank shareholders can accept the Delisting Offer and tender their shares to the Bidder.
  • Upon the delisting, Aareal Bank shareholders will no longer have access to a regulated market for Aareal Shares.

Ansira Announces Integration with Google Merchant Center to Automate Vehicle Ads

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced its new integration with Google Merchant Center to help automotive dealers simplify and automate the creation and submission of vehicle ad feeds.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced its new integration with Google Merchant Center to help automotive dealers simplify and automate the creation and submission of vehicle ad feeds.
  • "Our new integration with Google Merchant Center helps dealerships run more efficiently by streamlining the vehicle ad process, all while effectively reaching potential in-market buyers."
  • Ansira deploys a custom-built technology solution to create vehicle ad feeds by crawling dealership websites and relevant automated data collection efforts.
  • Through this solution, Ansira can update vehicle feeds every 24 hours to ensure dealerships are showcasing their most up-to-date inventory to potential customers.