Iris Dorbian
Colorado-based homebuilder Century Communities has launched its IPO after pricing its 4.48 million shares at $23 per share. The stock began trading Wednesday on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CCS." FBR, J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank Securities are the lead underwriters. Its backers include Luxor Capital Group, BlueMountain Capital Management and Claren Road Asset Management.
The Rohatyn Group, an independent investment firm focused on emerging markets, has hired Gustavo Eiben as a managing director. Previously, Eiben worked at Aureos Capital (now Abraaj Capital) where he was the head of North America investor relations.
Five Points Healthcare, a portfolio company of Fulcrum Equity Partners, has acquired BestCare Home Care. No financial terms were disclosed. BestCare is a home health provider of personal care services in Northern and Western Virginia.
Ardian has acquired a minority stake in Neotys for 2 million euros. Based in France, Neotys is a provider of software solutions that improve the performance and quality of information systems.
Polaris Partners said Wednesday that it has hired Gary Swart as a venture partner. Previously, Polaris was the CEO of oDesk.
SunEdison has agreed to acquire a 50 percent stake in Silver Ridge Power from The AES Corp. No financial terms were disclosed for the transaction, which is expected to be completed in late June 2014. Riverstone will continue to hold the remaining 50 percent stake in SRP. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, SRP is a global solar power firm.
Laborie Medical Technologies, which is owned by Audax, has closed its buy of BUCK Elektromedizin and BUCKmeditec. No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Germany, BUCK is a maker of equipment, accessories and consumables that treat urinary and fecal incontinence.
American Energy Partners and The Energy & Minerals Group have formed American Energy-Midstream. The new company will invest in the midstream oil and natural gas sector.
GI Partners has closed its previously announced buy of Peak 10. No financial terms were disclosed. Credit Suisse, RBC Capital Markets and Jefferies provided the financing for the transaction. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Peak 10 is an operator of data centers.
Trilantic Capital Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Fluid Delivery Solutions. No financial terms were disclosed. The firm's CEO Dan Dunkelberg will remain in his role and retain a "meaningful" stake in the business. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, FDS is an oil and gas service company.