Centerline Communications Acquires Pearson Pelletier Telecom (PPT)

Audax Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Centerline Communications

January 13, 2022

Telecommunications

Audax Private Equity acquired a controlling interest in Centerline Communications LLC in a recapitalization transaction (closed August 2021, announced January 2022). Centerline’s founder Josh Delman and Wincove remain minority owners; the investment will support continued organic growth and a buy-and-build strategy (Centerline completed several add-on acquisitions and now employs over 1,200 professionals).

Bridgepointe Technologies Acquires PPT Solutions

December 28, 2022

IT Services

Bridgepointe Technologies, backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners, has acquired PPT Solutions to expand its customer experience (CX) consulting and contact-center capabilities. PPT Solutions — a CX and contact-center consulting and managed services provider with ~55 employees — will operate as a Bridgepointe company to broaden Bridgepointe's tech advisory and managed services offering.

ettain group Acquires Centerline Partners

December 3, 2020

Professional Services

ettain group, a portfolio company of Alvarez & Marsal Capital, has acquired Centerline Partners, a life-sciences-focused management consulting firm with offices in Beverly, MA and Bridgewater, NJ. The deal expands ettain group's consulting capabilities and strengthens its presence in the life sciences market.

Aviat Networks to Acquire Redline Communications

April 13, 2022

Telecommunications

Aviat Networks (Nasdaq: AVNW) has entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Redline Communications Group (TSX: RDL) for CAD 0.90 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately CAD 16.2 million. The acquisition, to be funded from Aviat's cash on hand and subject to customary regulatory and court approvals, will add Redline's wireless access capabilities (including Private LTE/5G and industrial PTP/PTMP) to Aviat's wireless transport portfolio to expand its private networks offerings and serve Oil & Gas, mining and transportation customers.

Providence Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Groupe La Centrale from Axel Springer

December 16, 2020

E-Commerce

Providence Equity Partners entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Groupe La Centrale, a leading French car classifieds and automotive marketplace, from Axel Springer. Providence will partner with management and retain Axel Springer as a minority shareholder to invest in the company’s digital platform, expand services to dealers and drivers, and drive organic growth; the deal was expected to close in Q1 2021 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

TPG Acquires Peppertree Capital Management

July 2, 2025

Infrastructure

TPG Inc. has completed its acquisition of Peppertree Capital Management, adding a $7.8 billion communications infrastructure investing strategy that will operate as TPG Peppertree. The business will be led by Peppertree's Co-Managing Partners Howard Mandel and Ryan Lepene and expands TPG's footprint in digital infrastructure, bringing pro forma AUM to $258 billion.