Crane NXT Acquires OpSec Security from Investcorp for $270M

OpSec Security Acquires Zacco

April 18, 2023

Legal Services

OpSec Security has completed its acquisition of Zacco, a leading European intellectual property (IP) management firm. The deal expands OpSec’s capabilities to offer a full lifecycle solution for IP and brand optimization, monetization, and protection, and Zacco CEO Mats Boström will join the OpSec executive team.

Crane NXT Acquires De La Rue Authentication Solutions

October 15, 2024

Industrial Services

Crane NXT, Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire De La Rue Authentication Solutions from De La Rue plc for £300 million in cash (subject to customary adjustments). The acquisition, expected to close in H1 2025, expands Crane NXT’s authentication and brand-protection capabilities by adding De La Rue’s digital and physical security technologies (De La Rue Authentication generated approximately $130 million in revenue for the year ended March 30, 2024).

Leeds Equity Partners Acquires OffSec

October 15, 2024

Cybersecurity

Leeds Equity Partners has acquired OffSec, a provider of hands-on cybersecurity workforce training and professional education, from Spectrum Equity. The transaction will support OffSec's expansion of enterprise relationships and investments in content, technology, and education solutions; terms were not disclosed.

Investcorp Takes Majority Stake in SEC Newgate

July 3, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Investcorp signed a definitive agreement to invest approximately $100 million to acquire a majority stake in SEC Newgate, valuing the Italy-headquartered strategic communications and advocacy group in excess of $250 million. The deal (subject to customary closing conditions) will support SEC Newgate's growth strategy — including geographic expansion across EMEA and APAC and growth via M&A — while existing shareholders roll over roughly 100% of their equity.

OpSec Group Acquires Global Trim Sales, Inc.

October 11, 2023

Manufacturing

OpSec Group has completed the acquisition of Global Trim Sales, Inc., a premium trim and merchandising components supplier based in Orange County, California. The deal expands OpSec's brand enhancement and authentication capabilities—adding creative trim products, program services and a stronger US presence to its offerings.

Crane 1 Services Acquires Hoist & Crane Systems (Asset Purchase)

April 29, 2022

Industrial Services

Crane 1 Services Inc. purchased the assets of Hoist & Crane Systems, Inc. (H&C) in an add-on acquisition announced April 29, 2022. The asset purchase, sponsored by private equity backer L Squared Capital, expands Crane 1's service footprint into the greater Charlotte / Carolinas market and brings nearly 30 H&C employees and fabrication, inspection and maintenance capabilities into the Crane 1 platform.