THI Investments Acquires Majority Stake in WJ Group

THI Investments Acquires Oxford International Education Group; Nord Anglia Buys Schools Division

March 16, 2021

Education

THI Investments has acquired a controlling stake in Oxford International Education Group from existing shareholders, including Bowmark Capital, with the founders and management reinvesting alongside THI. Simultaneously, Oxford International's schools division was sold to Nord Anglia Education; THI's investment will fund expansion of Oxford International's online OI Digital Institute, university partnerships and international growth.

THI Investments Acquires Impact Food Group from Bridges

September 6, 2022

Food & Beverage

THI Investments, a pan‑European family-owned investor, has acquired Impact Food Group (IFG) from Bridges Fund Management. IFG is a UK school catering business serving over 300 schools with a focus on healthier, chef-led menus; THI plans to support the business to expand its reach and continue improving school food provision.

World Insurance Associates Acquires TW Group, Inc.

January 4, 2024

Insurance

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of TW Group, Inc., an independent insurance agency based in Westmont, Illinois, effective December 31, 2023. The acquisition expands World’s national footprint and adds TWG’s team of experienced insurance professionals across personal, business, life and health lines; terms were not disclosed.

TFI International Acquires JHT Holdings

August 7, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

TFI International agreed to acquire JHT Holdings, an asset-light North American logistics and transportation provider that specializes in transporting Class 6-8 trucks from OEMs to dealers and end customers. JHT, based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, operates a 25-terminal network (8 owned), generates more than US$500 million in annual revenue, and is expected to close in the third quarter subject to customary adjustments.

Walter Capital Partners Takes Major Stake in MARTINS Industries

September 5, 2024

Manufacturing

Walter Capital Partners has become a major shareholder in MARTINS Industries, a Farnham, Quebec–based global provider of tire and wheel equipment and supplies. The investment is intended to support MARTINS’ acquisition-led international growth strategy—particularly in the United States and Europe—and accelerate the company’s M&A program and product/distribution expansion.

Blue Wolf Capital Acquires Majority Stake in TGW (Holdings) Limited

May 16, 2018

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Blue Wolf Capital Fund IV has acquired a majority stake in TGW (Holdings) Limited, a Sheffield‑founded industrial knife manufacturer with operations in the United Kingdom, United States and India. Blue Wolf said it will partner with TGW's existing management to invest in new products and grow the business while founders Richard Wolstenholme and Jeff Litmer transition oversight to the current management team.