Caledonia Private Capital Acquires Direct Tyre Management from Palatine

Palatine-backed DTM Acquires TyreWatch

July 13, 2021

Transportation

Skelmersdale-headquartered tyre management specialist DTM, which is backed by Palatine Private Equity, has acquired Basingstoke-based TyreWatch, a provider of real-time tyre monitoring technology for HGVs and public service vehicles. The deal adds TyreWatch's digital tyre monitoring and TrailerSmart technology to DTM's offering, strengthening its tyre-management capabilities and supporting fleet safety, efficiency and decarbonisation goals.

Macquarie Asset Management Acquires DTG Recycle

December 1, 2022

Environmental Services

A fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management has completed the acquisition/recapitalization of DTG Recycle from Clairvest and other shareholders. DTG management (CEO Tom Vaughn and Chief Development Officer Dan Guimont) will retain ownership stakes and continue to run the business as MAM supports the company’s next stage of growth and geographic expansion across the Pacific Northwest.

Discount Tire Acquires Dunn Tire Retail and Service Operations

October 2, 2023

Retail

Discount Tire (The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation) acquired the retail tire and automotive maintenance operations of Dunn Tire, closing Sept. 30, 2023. The deal adds 25 Dunn Tire locations across western and central New York and Pennsylvania, expanding Discount Tire's retail footprint and full-service offerings for retail, fleet and B2B customers.

ALD Automotive Acquires LeasePlan

May 22, 2023

Automotive

ALD Automotive acquired 100% of LeasePlan’s share capital from a consortium of investors (including TDR funds) on 22 May 2023, creating one of the world’s largest fleet managers with a combined c.3.3 million vehicle fleet. The deal combines ALD’s and LeasePlan’s leasing, subscription and fleet-management capabilities to expand scale, capabilities and growth opportunities; LeasePlan shareholders received c.31% of ALD post-transaction.

Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Makes £140M Strategic Investment in Currencies Direct

March 8, 2022

Payments & Fintech

Funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities agreed to make a £140 million minority strategic investment in Currencies Direct, partnering with the company's management and existing sponsors Palamon Capital Partners and Corsair, who will retain a majority co-controlling stake. The capital will be used to accelerate Currencies Direct’s growth—including targeted M&A—and Blackstone will join the company's board to support expansion of its digital FX and international payments platform.

Dale Power Solutions Acquires Calibre Power Electronics

April 14, 2025

Energy

Scarborough-based Dale Power Solutions, a portfolio company backed by NVM Private Equity, has acquired Calibre Power Electronics, a UPS replacement and maintenance specialist operating in the oil & gas and offshore sectors. The add-on expands Dale's critical power capabilities and strengthens its presence in Scotland and the offshore oil & gas market.