Northgate Public Services (NEC) Acquires Vantage Health

NorthRock Partners Adds Vantage Financial Partners

April 1, 2026

Financial Services

NorthRock Partners has acquired Vantage Financial Partners, adding approximately $950 million in assets under management and 19 team members (including seven advisors). The deal expands NorthRock’s Personal Office model across new Midwest locations, strengthening its bench of advisors providing coordinated, long-term financial advice.

Spire Healthcare Group plc Acquires Vita Health Group Limited

October 20, 2023

Healthcare Services

Spire Healthcare Group plc has acquired Vita Health Group Limited for a net cash consideration of approximately £74 million. Vita, a leading UK provider of NHS outpatient mental health talking therapies, musculoskeletal and occupational health services with c.1,600 employees and forecast 2024 revenue >£100m, was sold by funds advised or managed by ARCHIMED and certain current and former employee shareholders.

NEC Software Solutions UK Acquires Capita Secure Solutions and Services

October 1, 2021

Government & Public Sector

NEC Software Solutions UK (part of NEC Corporation) agreed to acquire Capita Secure Solutions and Services (SSS), a Chippenham‑based provider of public‑safety software, radio managed services and support services, from Capita plc in a transaction announced October 1, 2021. The deal (reported at £62 million) is intended to expand NEC’s emergency‑services and justice sector offering and combine complementary technology and service capabilities, subject to customary approvals.

NEC's Northgate Public Services Acquires Charter Systems Ltd

January 5, 2021

Software

Northgate Public Services (a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation) has acquired Charter Systems Ltd from Equiniti Group plc to integrate Charter's covert operations software into NPS's policing IT portfolio. The deal is intended to expand NPS's public safety capabilities and improve information sharing for undercover policing across the UK and internationally (including Canada).

Northwest Plan Services Acquires Venuti & Associates

April 20, 2020

Professional Services

Northwest Plan Services (NWPS) has acquired Venuti & Associates, a benefits and actuarial consulting firm, adding a tenured actuarial team and expanding NWPS's capabilities in retirement and health & welfare plan services. The deal brings V&A's expertise and client relationships into NWPS's platform to deepen actuarial capability and support growth in plan consulting and administration.

Park Place Technologies Acquires NCE Group Limited

August 8, 2017

IT Services

Park Place Technologies has acquired NCE Group Limited, a UK-based provider of third-party data center maintenance and repair, in what Park Place described as the largest acquisition in the company's history. The deal (terms not disclosed) adds more than 280 employees, expands Park Place's European footprint and broadens its post-warranty hardware maintenance capabilities.