Hilton Global Associates Acquires Investigative Due Diligence Group (IDD Group)

Blackstone Acquires International Data Group (IDG) for $1.3B

November 17, 2021

Data & Analytics

Blackstone’s private equity funds have completed the acquisition of International Data Group, Inc. (IDG) from Oriental Rainbow, LLC (a China Oceanwide subsidiary) for an enterprise value of $1.3 billion. IDG — which includes IDC and IDG Communications — provides market intelligence, data and technology-focused media; Blackstone said it will partner with IDG to expand product offerings and drive technology innovation.

The Hilb Group Acquires Certain Assets of D.F. Dwyer & Associates

February 1, 2020

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC acquired certain assets of Newport, Rhode Island-based D. F. Dwyer & Associates, LLC effective February 1, 2020. The small property & casualty insurance agency and its team (led by Dan Dwyer) joined THG New England to strengthen the firm’s P&C capabilities in the region; THG is a PE-backed platform controlled by The Carlyle Group.

Good Leadership Enterprises Acquires Interaction Dynamics Group

November 17, 2022

Consulting

Good Leadership Enterprises, a Minneapolis-based leadership development firm, has acquired Interaction Dynamics Group (IDG), a Pennsylvania-based leadership consultancy. IDG founder Kevin Sensenig joins Good Leadership as the firm's first-ever president to lead marketing, new client acquisition and leadership development delivery.

H.I.G. Capital Invests to Merge 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC

March 13, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital completed a strategic investment in 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC to facilitate a merger of the two destination management companies. The combined business will expand geographic reach and capabilities across approximately 46 destinations to better serve enterprise clients with end-to-end event, incentive travel and conference services.

The Hilb Group Acquires CIA Financial Group

July 1, 2020

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC (THG) acquired Michigan-based CIA Financial Group, Inc., effective July 1, 2020. CIA’s agency leader Sam Crudo and his team will join THG’s Midwest operations and continue working from their Shelby Township, Michigan office; THG is a Carlyle Group portfolio company expanding its middle-market insurance brokerage footprint.

ECI Partners Acquires Independent Governance Group (IGG)

October 30, 2024

Professional Services

ECI Partners has acquired Independent Governance Group (IGG), the UK provider of professional pensions trusteeship and governance services; LDC has exited its majority stake but has reinvested alongside ECI. Crescent Capital's European Specialty Lending strategy led the debt financing to support the transaction. IGG employs more than 200 people, serves 386 pension schemes with around £324bn of assets and will pursue further organic growth and acquisitions under ECI's ownership.