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ACIS
Traffic and transport information system
In April 2005 Inflexion led a £20m buyout of real-time passenger information systems ACIS. After doubling profits, The Carlyle Group bought the company for £59m in 2006.
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Alcumus
Risk management
Alcumus is a provider of technology-enabled business assurance and compliance risk management solutions. Inflexion backed the £92m buyout of Alcumus in October 2015 and subsequent £47m acquisition of Santia in November 2015.
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Aspen Pumps
Condensate pumps for air conditioning systems
In 2007 Inflexion led the buyout of specialist engineering business Aspen Pumps, helping it to grow in India and China. The 2015 sale to 3i generated a 22x return on investment.
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ATCORE
Travel technology software
Inflexion backed the buyout of ATCORE, a leading travel technology company, in November 2017. ATCORE provides specialist software solutions for global travel operators.
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Bollington Wilson
Insurance broker
In October 2017, Inflexion backed the buyout and simultaneous merger of Bollington Insurance Broker and Wilsons Insurance Broker to create Bollington Wilson Group.
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British Engineering Services
Engineering testing
Inflexion led the carve-out of engineering testing business British Engineering Services ("BES") from RSA plc in October 2015.
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Calco
IT recruitment and training
Inflexion backed the buyout of Dutch outsourced IT recruitment and training services specialist Calco in January 2018.
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Cawood Scientific
Laboratory testing services
Cawood delivers highly accredited analytical services to organisations within the agriculture and renewable energy sectors. Inflexion backed the buyout of the business in March 2017.
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Chambers and Partners
Legal global publisher
Chambers and Partners is the leading global publisher of professional rankings and insights for the legal sector. Inflexion led the buyout of Chambers and Partners in March 2018.
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CP Electronics
Lighting control systems
Inflexion invested in lighting maker CP Electronics in January 2014 through its investment in Aspen Pumps. Two years later, French industrial group Legrand bought the business.
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Creative Car Park
Car park management solutions
In March 2019, Inflexion backed the buyout of Creative Car Park Limited the UK’s leading provider of car park management solutions for small businesses.
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CTC Aviation
Aviation training services
Inflexion backed the buyout of pilot training company CTC Aviation in 2012, funding growth before selling to NYSE-listed L-3 Communications in May 2015.
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FDM
IT services provider
Inflexion led the take-private of IT services company FDM in December 2009, helping it to grow internationally before floating it on the LSE in 2014 generating a 16.2x return on investment.
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Glide
Broadband and digital media provider
Inflexion led the buyout of digital media lettings business Glide in October 2013.
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Global Reach Partners
Payment and hedging services
In March 2016 Inflexion backed the buyout of Global Reach Partners, a foreign exchange specialist providing payments and hedging services to businesses and private individuals.
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HKI
Healthcare information services
In April 2004 Inflexion acquired public health performance analytics business HKI in a £10m deal. The business was later sold in two parts for an overall return of 2.6x.
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ICS
Temporary staffing solutions
Temporary healthcare staffing business ICS chose to partner with Inflexion in August 2008. It was sold 22 months later to Blackstone Group for an overall return on investment of 2.9x.
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Ideal Shopping Direct
Multi-channel retailer
Inflexion delisted Ideal Shopping Direct in June 2011 to allow the business to refocus on growth. It was sold to Blackstone in November 2015.
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Ilchester Cheese
Specialist cheese manufacturer
In December 2004, Inflexion backed the buyout of Ilchester Cheese Company, working closely with management before it was bought by Norwegian milk co-operative Tine in 2008.
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Kynetec
Agricultural data and market information
Inflexion affected a full carve-out of specialist data provider Kynetec from its listed parent within a five-month period, completing in May 2016.
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Marley
Roofing materials
Marley is a leading UK-based provider of concrete and clay roofing tiles. Inflexion led the buyout of Marley in August 2019.
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MYCOM OSI
Specialist software provider
MYCOM OSI is a market leading provider of service assurance software to global telecommunications companies. Drawn to Inflexion's international reach and digital expertise, management chose Inflexion to back its buyout in November 2018.
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Ocorian
Corporate administration
Inflexion partnered with fund, corporate and trust administration business Ocorian in September 2016 to support its carve-out, internationalisation and acquisition plans.
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On the Beach
Dynamic package holidays
In October 2013, Inflexion led the £73m buyout of On The Beach, embarking on a two-year journey of digital enhancement and international growth before floating on the LSE in September 2015.
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