Iris Dorbian
European Uranium Resources has named David Hutchins to its board of directors. Hutchins is currently a principal and investment manager for RDP Fund Management in London. European Uranium Resources, which is backed by GRIT, is a Europe-based uranium exploration and development company.
Starwood Capital Group said Tuesday that it has acquired De Vere Venues from the De Vere Group for about $385 million. Based in the UK, De Vere Venues is a hotel and conference center operator.
Blackstone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Accuvant. No financial terms were disclosed. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Blackstone Advisory Partners advised Blackstone on the deal. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant, which is backed by Sverica International, is a provider of information security solutions.
Houlihan Lokey said Tuesday that it has acquired ArchPoint Partners. No financial terms were disclosed for the transaction, which was completed on March 7, 2014. Based in San Francisco, ArchPoint is an investment bank that works with clients in the tech sector.
Mentor Capital, an investor in cannabis companies, has acquired a 60 percent stake in Bhang Chocolate Company for $39 million. Bhang Chocolate Company is a maker of chocolate cannabis products.
Cooley said Tuesday that it has named James Strawbridge as a partner in its business department. Strawbridge will join the firm's business & finance practice group and be based in the firm's office in Palo Alto, Calif. Previously, Strawbridge worked at Worldview Technology Partners where he served as a general partner and chief operating officer. Cooley is a law firm whose clients include entrepreneurs, investors and financial institutions.
Paycom Software, which is backed by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, has filed for an IPO. The number of shares to be offered as well as the pricing terms have yet to be set. The stock will list on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "PAYC." Barclays Capital and J.P. Morgan Securities are the lead underwriters. Based in Oklahoma City, Paycom is a provider of HR services to businesses nationwide.
Specialty finance company CapX Partners has named Stephen Healey as managing director. In his new role, Healey, who will be responsible for business development in the Northeast, willl be opening the firm's new office in the Boston area. Previously, Healey worked at Full Circle Capital where he served as managing director.
Phibro Animal Health has filed for an IPO. The number of shares that will be offered and its pricing terms have not yet been set. The stock will trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PAHC." BofA Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley & Co. and Barclays Capital are the lead underwriters. Based in Teaneck, NJ Phibro is a maker of animal health and mineral nutrition products. Its backers include 3i Group.
WadeCo Specialties has secured $11.3 million from Gladstone Capital.. Based in Midland, Texas, WadeCo is a provider of production well chemicals to oil well operators.