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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 the UK’s leading provider of supply chain and 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
Manufacturer of specialist pumps
In 2007 Inflexion led a buyout of Aspen Pumps and helped management to accelerate its growth. The 2015 sale to 3i generated a 22x return on investment. Inflexion re-invested in Aspen Pumps in December 2019.
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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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Avantus
Aerospace engineer and manufacturer
Inflexion backed the secondary buyout of the global leader in gap management Avantus in May 2015.
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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, and in 2021 re-invested in the company to support the firm's contnued growth.
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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
B2B information services provider in the legal sector
Chambers and Partners is a B2B information services provider in the legal sector. Inflexion led the buyout of Chambers and Partners in March 2018.
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CNX Therapeutics
Pharmaceuticals
In August 2021 Inflexion acquired CNX Therapeutics, a UK-based pharmaceutical platform focused on providing life changing medicines. The business was formed when Inflexion acquired Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Europe’s operations.
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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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Detectortesters
Fire safety products
In September 2021, Inflexion completed a majority investment in Detectortesters, the leading global manufacturer of fire detector testing equipment.
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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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Flooid
Unified commerce platform
Inflexion backed the buyout of Flooid, a market leading unified commerce platform, in November 2017 to assist with international expansion and digital enhancement.
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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 Group
Payment and hedging services
In March 2016 Inflexion backed the management buyout of Global Reach Group, a leading UK 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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Infront
Financial market data and software
Headquartered in Oslo, Infront provides a suite of data and software solutions that allow financial institutions to manage investment decisions, reduce costs and comply with changing market requirements. Inflexion invested in the company in June 2021.
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