The Innovation Group rebranding its software business to 1insurer The Innovation Group announced the completion of the company’s acquisition by The Carlyle Group and rebranding of its software business as 1insurer. “The acquisition of Innovation Group by Carlyle, and the rebranding for 1insurer, are efforts that truly go hand-in-hand,” said Paul Nichols, CEO, 1insurer. “With […]
Carlyle Group Completes Acquisition of Innovation Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) last week announced the successful acquisition of Innovation Group (LON: TIG) for £500 million ($689 million). Originally announced in September, capital for the acquistion came from Carlyle Europe Partners IV (CEP IV), a European-focused upper-mid market buyout fund. Further terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1996 and […]
Carlyle Closes Acquisition of National Accident Repair Services
The Carlyle Group announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of National Accident Repair Services PLC (NARS), the collision repair and accident administration service provider in the UK. Following approval by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales, NARS has made an application to the London Stock Exchange for the cancellation […]
Carlyle Group Makes Offer for Nationwide Accident Repair Services
UK-based operator of more than 70 collision repair centers, mobile and glass repair businesses and network services makes agreement with Carlyle subsidiary valuing the company at nearly $64 million. The board of Nationwide Accident Repair Services plc (NARS), the UK-based accident repair and management company, announced an agreement for Canaveral Bidco Limited (CSP Bidco), a […]
Carlyle Sells Majority Stake in Service King
Two years after acquiring the multiple shop operator, the Carlyle Group is selling a majority stake to the private equity firm Blackstone Group LLP that reportedly values the business at $650 million. Service King Collision Repair Centers announced that private equity funds controlled by Blackstone (NYSE: BX) will recapitalize one of the largest independent U.S. […]
The Carlyle Group to Acquire Service King Collision Repair Centers
The investment firm The Carlyle Group, together with management and employees of Service King Collision Repair Centers, announced they will acquire majority ownership in the chain of auto body repair shops. Founder Eddie Lennox will retain a significant ownership stake in Service King. Chief Executive Officer Cathy Bonner will become Chairman representing Lennox on the […]