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Thermon Group Holdings Acquires Vapor Power International

January 15, 2024

Manufacturing

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: THR) has acquired Vapor Power International, a provider of electric and gas-fired boilers and steam generators, from StonePointe LLC and members of Vapor Power's management. The acquisition (reported at approximately $110 million) expands Thermon's product portfolio into electric resistance, electrode and super critical coil tube boilers, supporting its electrification and decarbonization strategy.

Permira Makes Minority Growth Investment in Versaterm

August 5, 2025

Software

Funds advised by Permira have made a strategic minority growth investment in Versaterm, a Banneker Partners portfolio company that provides public safety software. The investment will fund product and technology development, accelerate market expansion, and support Versaterm's AI-driven roadmap and M&A strategy.

Blackstone Energy Partners Acquires Therma Holdings (and RE Tech Advisors) from Gemspring Capital

November 9, 2020

Engineering Services

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone Energy Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Therma Holdings LLC, a specialty mechanical, electrical and controls services provider, from Gemspring Capital. Blackstone is also acquiring RE Tech Advisors, Inc. and will integrate it into Therma to expand energy efficiency, sustainability and building management capabilities; the combined business will support mission-critical facilities across technology, life sciences, healthcare and data center end markets.

Souter Investments to acquire Premier Hytemp

November 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Souter Investments has agreed terms to acquire Premier Hytemp and is partnering with CEO Mohit Sreen in a management buyout that will make the management team significant shareholders. Premier Hytemp is a global provider of precision engineered alloy components and turnkey metals solutions for the energy industry, operating facilities in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Malaysia; Souter says it will invest to grow the company’s capacity and capabilities.

Vesper Healthcare Acquisition Corp. Merges with The HydraFacial Company (BeautyHealth)

May 5, 2021

Healthcare Services

Vesper Healthcare Acquisition Corp. completed a business combination with The HydraFacial Company, taking the business public as The Beauty Health Company (ticker: SKIN) in a transaction that values HydraFacial at a pro forma enterprise value of $1.1 billion. The deal included a fully committed $350 million PIPE anchored by institutional investors (including Fidelity, Redmile, Principal, Camber and Woodline), and Linden Capital Partners and DW Healthcare Partners remain meaningful shareholders with management continuing in place.

Vestar Capital Partners Makes Majority Growth Investment in Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods

January 21, 2021

Food & Beverage

Vestar Capital Partners has made a majority growth investment in Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, a family-founded maker of plant-based frozen and refrigerated foods. The Praeger and Somberg families will remain significant investors and the deal will support product innovation, distribution expansion and continued brand growth; terms were not disclosed.