<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>LDC News Feeds</title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk</link><description>LDC latest news stories</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC Exits Eve Trakway in £28m Sale to Ashtead Group Plc ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Exits-Eve-Trakway-in-28m-Sale-to-Ashtead-Group-Plc.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Exits-Eve-Trakway-in-28m-Sale-to-Ashtead-Group-Plc.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Ashtead Group plc (MAIN: AHT), the global provider of rental equipment, has acquired Accession Group Limited, including its principal trading subsidiary of Eve Trakway, Europe’s leading supplier of temporary access systems and services, for a cash consideration of £28 million, plus £7 million earnout. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC back acquisition of NRS Healthcare ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-back-acquisition-of-NRS-Healthcare-private-equity-Leeds-buyout.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-back-acquisition-of-NRS-Healthcare-private-equity-Leeds-buyout.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Leading mid-market investor LDC has backed the acquisition of NRS Healthcare, the healthcare division of listed multi-channel retailer Findel PLC (MAIN: FDL), for a gross consideration of £24 million. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC Backs £50 Million MBO Of Restaurant Group D&D London ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Backs-50-Million-MBO-Of-Restaurant-Group-DD-London.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Backs-50-Million-MBO-Of-Restaurant-Group-DD-London.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ LDC, the leading UK mid-market private equity house, has backed the £50 million management buyout of premium restaurant group D&D London, which owns over 30 restaurants in London, Leeds, Paris, New York, Istanbul and Tokyo. The deal will enable the company to fund further domestic and international expansion as well as invest in and enhance its diverse portfolio of outlets, which includes some of London’s most iconic restaurants. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bright Horizons Acquires Kidsunlimited for £45m ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Bright-Horizons-Acquires-Kidsunlimited-for-45m-.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Bright-Horizons-Acquires-Kidsunlimited-for-45m-.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Bright Horizons Family Solutions® (“Bright Horizons”), a global provider of employer-sponsored child care and early education, has acquired kidsunlimited, one of the UK’s largest providers of nursery care, for a cash consideration of £45 million. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Hill Capital Partners F & B Fund Completes Investment In New World Pubco ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Hill-Capital-Partners-F--B-Fund-Completes-Investment-In-New-World-Pubco-.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Hill-Capital-Partners-F--B-Fund-Completes-Investment-In-New-World-Pubco-.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Hill Capital Partners Food & Beverage Fund, the specialist fund operated by Paul Campbell’s Hill Capital Partners and LDC, has invested £2.7m of development capital in New World Pubco Limited. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Leading Information Management Provider EDM Group Completes Strategic Acquisition Of USA Business ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Leading-Information-Management-Provider-EDM-Group-Completes-Strategic-Acquisition-Of-USA-Business.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Leading-Information-Management-Provider-EDM-Group-Completes-Strategic-Acquisition-Of-USA-Business.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ EDM Group (“EDM” or “the Group”), one of the UK’s largest providers of outsourced information management services, has completed the acquisition of Diversified Information Technologies Inc (“DIT”) a market leading US-based competitor, for an undisclosed sum. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC Backs £12million Management Buyout Of Validus-IVC, Specialists In Claims Management And Counter Fraud Software Services For The Motor Insurance Industry ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Backs-12million-Management-Buyout-Of-Validus-IVC-Specialists-In-Claims-Management-And-Counter-Fraud-Software-Services-For-The-Motor-Insurance-Industry.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Backs-12million-Management-Buyout-Of-Validus-IVC-Specialists-In-Claims-Management-And-Counter-Fraud-Software-Services-For-The-Motor-Insurance-Industry.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Leading mid-market private equity firm LDC has invested a significant stake in the £12million management buy-out of Validus IVC Ltd (Validus), a business specialising in claims management and counter fraud software services for the motor insurance industry. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ramco Plans Further Expansion After Major LDC Investment ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Ramco-Plans-Further-Expansion-After-Major-LDC-Investment.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Ramco-Plans-Further-Expansion-After-Major-LDC-Investment.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Ramco Oil Services Ltd, the leading provider of tubular related services to the North Sea oil and gas industry, is planning further international expansion after substantial investment from LDC. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC To Back Buyout Of NRS Healthcare ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Private-Equity-TO-BACK-BUYOUT-OF-NRS-HEALTHCARE.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Private-Equity-TO-BACK-BUYOUT-OF-NRS-HEALTHCARE.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Leading mid-market investor LDC has agreed to back the conditional buyout of NRS Healthcare, the healthcare division of listed multi-channel retailer Findel PLC (MAIN: FDL), for a gross consideration of £24 million. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ MAMA & Company to Expand in London ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-private-equity-backed-MAMA--Company-to-Expand-in-London-.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-private-equity-backed-MAMA--Company-to-Expand-in-London-.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ MAMA & Company is proud to announce the expansion of its venue portfolio with the purchase of East London’s highly regarded Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen. Following the management buyout in December, CEO Dean James revealed MAMA & Company’s plans to develop the live music arm of the business, and this latest addition to an already impressive roster of iconic venues and award-winning festivals marks a further step in MAMA’s growth. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ MB Aerospace Announces Major New U.S. Investor And Plans Further Acquisitions ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/MB-Aerospace-Announces-Major-New-US-Investor-And-Plans-Further-Acquisitions.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/MB-Aerospace-Announces-Major-New-US-Investor-And-Plans-Further-Acquisitions.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ International aerospace engineering group MB Aerospace has today (Monday, March 18th) announced the completion of a secondary MBO which will provide significant funding for a planned series of acquisitions. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Leading water cooler service provider Angel Springs completes acquisition of Aqua Express ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Leading-water-cooler-service-provider-Angel-Springs-completes-acquisition-of-Aqua-Express.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Leading-water-cooler-service-provider-Angel-Springs-completes-acquisition-of-Aqua-Express.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Angel Springs, the UK’s leading water cooler service provider, has completed the acquisition of the entire water cooler base of Aqua Express for an undisclosed sum ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC Backs £48million Capital Replacement Of Fever-Tree ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Private-Equity-Backs-48million-Capital-Replacement-Of-Fever-Tree.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Private-Equity-Backs-48million-Capital-Replacement-Of-Fever-Tree.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ LDC, the leading regional mid-market private equity house, has backed (the Capital Replacement of) Fever-Tree, the UK’s leading premium tonic water and mixers brand, valuing the company at £48 million. The new investment will help to strengthen the brand’s presence in the UK and Spain, accelerate expansion into the US and help drive growth in numerous other countries around the world. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ ATG Access to accelerate UK and international expansion after securing LDC investment ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/ATG-Access-to-accelerate-UK-and-international-expansion-after-securing-LDC-investment.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/ATG-Access-to-accelerate-UK-and-international-expansion-after-securing-LDC-investment.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The management team of ATG Access, the global leader in high security vehicle barrier systems, accelerates with its plans to target UK and international growth after securing a significant minority investment from leading mid-market private equity investor LDC ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC Completes Investment In Top UK PR Consultancy Blue Rubicon ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Private-Equity-Completes-Investment-In-Top-UK-PR-Consultancy-Blue-Rubicon.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Private-Equity-Completes-Investment-In-Top-UK-PR-Consultancy-Blue-Rubicon.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ LDC, the leading regional mid-market private equity house, has taken a significant stake in Blue Rubicon, one of the UK’s most successful and creative public relations consultancies. The deal, which valued Blue Rubicon at approximately £30m, will enable the agency to invest in new talent, further strengthen services, respond to client demand for broader capabilities in the UK and expand its footprint in key international markets. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC regional commitment recognised at Insider Dealmakers Awards ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-regional-commitment-recognised-at-Insider-Dealmakers-Awards.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-regional-commitment-recognised-at-Insider-Dealmakers-Awards.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity investor, has been recognised for its enduring commitment to supporting the growth aspirations of regional management teams after being named as ‘Private Equity House of the Year’ in the North West, Midlands, Central & East and Yorkshire at the 2012 Insider Dealmakers Awards. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ LDC Completes the £7.3m Buyout of HMV’s Live Music Division MAMA Group ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Completes-the-73m-Buyout-of-HMVs-Live-Music-Division-MAMA-Group.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/LDC-Completes-the-73m-Buyout-of-HMVs-Live-Music-Division-MAMA-Group.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ LDC, the leading regional mid-market private equity house, has completed the £7.3 million buyout of HMV’s Live Music division, MAMA Group, which is the UK’s second-largest live music business. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ WRG Acquires Serious Events in Hong Kong to Continue Global Expansion ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/WRGAcquiresSeriousEventsinHongKongtoContinueGlobalExpansion.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/WRGAcquiresSeriousEventsinHongKongtoContinueGlobalExpansion.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ WRG Creative Communication, the No. 1 rated agency, has acquired Hong Kong-based Serious Events, the event management business of Serious Staging, to gain a foothold in China, the world’s second-largest economy. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Keoghs To Accelerate Growth And Investment With Backing Of LDC ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Keoghs-To-Accelerate-Growth-And-Investment-With-Backing-Of-LDC.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Keoghs-To-Accelerate-Growth-And-Investment-With-Backing-Of-LDC.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Keoghs, one of the leading providers of claims-related legal services to the insurance sector, plans to accelerate its expansion and development of its business after securing a significant investment from leading mid-market private equity investor LDC. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Leading International Refrigerant Gas Provider A-Gas Completes Strategic Acquisition Of Key USA Business ]]></title><link>http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Leading-International-Refrigerant-Gas-Provider-A-Gas-Completes-Strategic-Acquisition-Of-Key-USA-Business.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ldc.co.uk/News/Leading-International-Refrigerant-Gas-Provider-A-Gas-Completes-Strategic-Acquisition-Of-Key-USA-Business.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Bristol-based A-Gas (or “the Group”), one of the largest independent refrigerant gases, environmental services, speciality gases and chemicals providers has completed the acquisition of a leading USA based refrigeration supplier and distributor, Coolgas Inc. for an undisclosed sum. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item></channel></rss>