
CVC, Standard Chartered in $850m Infastech exit
CVC Capital Partners and Standard Chartered Private Equity have exited Hong Kong-based fastener manufacturer Infastech to Stanley Black & Decker for $850 million in cash. The strategic investor emerged the victor in a two-round auction process. It was previously reported that Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and Unitas Capital had teamed up to bid for the company.
CVC and SCPE acquired Infastech for $350-400 million in 2010. The company produces mechanical fastening technologies for industrial, electronics and automotive customers. It has more than 2,000 employees...
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