Bridgehaven Europe Holdings to Acquire SureStone Insurance DAC

Franklin Templeton and Clarion Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in Stoneshield Capital

September 8, 2026

Financial Services

Franklin Templeton, through its real estate subsidiary Clarion Partners, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stoneshield Capital, a European real assets investment manager with approximately $9 billion in assets under management. Stoneshield will become Clarion’s dedicated opportunistic investment platform in Europe, while co-founders Juan Pepa and Felipe Morenés will continue to lead the business and retain the remaining stake; closing is expected in Q4 2026.

Converge Technology Solutions Acquires Stone Technologies Group (Stone Group)

September 22, 2022

IT Services

Converge Technology Solutions Corp. agreed to acquire UK-based Stone Technologies Group Limited (Stone Group), a provider of circular IT and managed IT services to education, public and private sector clients. The deal (subject to regulatory approvals) expands Converge’s European footprint and adds Stone’s sustainability-focused IT recycling and managed services capabilities to Converge’s global platform; sellers included Souter Investments and RJD Partners.

Antin Infrastructure Partners Acquires Wildstone from DigitalBridge

August 2, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Antin Infrastructure Partners’ Flagship Fund IV has agreed to acquire Wildstone, the UK-based owner of over 3,000 outdoor advertising billboards, from DigitalBridge Group. Antin will partner with Wildstone’s management to accelerate digitisation and replicate the platform’s UK success across key European markets; the deal is expected to close in Q3 2022.

TowerBrook and Related Fund Management Invest in Stonebridge Companies

March 2, 2022

Real Estate

TowerBrook Capital Partners completed a majority investment in Stonebridge Companies, with Related Fund Management taking a significant minority stake and founder Navin Dimond rolling a meaningful portion of his equity. The investors and Stonebridge will commit capital to establish a real estate investment platform to fund new hotel acquisitions and support the company’s geographic expansion and operational growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sierra Digital Acquires Stonebridge Consulting

February 25, 2021

IT Services

Houston-based Sierra Digital has acquired Stonebridge Consulting, a privately held technology solutions provider to the energy sector. The deal combines Sierra's automation, analytics and cloud capabilities with Stonebridge's energy-focused solution accelerators to expand delivery capacity and product/service offerings; terms were not disclosed.

Hub International Acquires SilverStone Group

December 4, 2019

Insurance

Hub International Limited has acquired SilverStone Group, a Omaha-based insurance brokerage and the largest brokerage in Nebraska. The acquisition creates a new regional unit, Hub Great Plains, expanding Hub's geographic footprint and adding SilverStone's capabilities in insurance, surety, employee benefits, retirement plans, and wealth management.