LEADING LICENSING BUSINESS, Character World is readying itself for a surge in sales of Pokémon textiles as the Pokémon Company continues to push new content across multiple platforms in 2017. The Pokémon Company is kicking activity off with a number of new launches to celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27. The day has been given…

Palatine Private Equity backed holiday park group, Verdant Leisure has announced the acquisition of its seventh leisure park. Crosslaw Caravan Park in the Scottish Borders is the third holiday park purchase in the last nine months for the bespoke leisure park operator. The park will be renamed Coldingham Bay Leisure Park with immediate effect and…

Palatine Private Equity portfolio company Wren Sterling has signed a deal with Tipton & Coseley Building Society enabling members to now have access to independent financial advice. Former Tipton & Coseley Financial Services adviser, Paul Grew, has moved across to Wren Sterling and will continue to look after all existing and new Tipton & Coseley…

Palatine Private Equity portfolio company Vernacare has been selected by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust to provide their infection prevention technology which ensures effective, hygienic disposal of single-use toileting and washing products. Vernacare’s fibre moulded bedpans, urinals, wash bowls and other products are already used across Royal Bolton Hospital. Now, ageing disposal machines have been replaced…

Palatine Private Equity backed EPI Group has acquired PDF Limited, a leading Oil and Gas geoscience consultancy, allowing the business to broaden its scope for supporting clients’ exploration and development programmes. Established in 1987, Surrey-based EPI is a global leader in exploration services to the oil and gas industry, with offices in the US, Australia,…

Palatine Private Equity portfolio company Wren Sterling has completed the transfer of approximately 17,000 policies from First Trust Financial Services Limited (“FTFS”) and seen assets under management (AUM) swell to over £2bn for the first time. FTFS, a subsidiary of AIB Group (UK) plc (“the Bank”), operated in Northern Ireland offering advice in all aspects…

Palatine Private Equity portfolio company Vernacare has agreed a five-year supply deal with Manipal, one of Asia’s largest healthcare management groups, which will create 30 new jobs. Vernacare expects sales in India to exceed £11m over the next three years and is exploring the creation of an Indian manufacturing base to underpin growth. Manipal Healthcare…

Palatine Private Equity portfolio company John Charcol has announced an exclusive agreement with Coldwell Banker, one of the world’s oldest and largest residential real estate brands. Under the terms of the deal John Charcol will act as the preferred supplier of mortgage advice to clients of the recently launched UK arm of Coldwell Banker. As…

Palatine Private Equity portfolio company Chase Templeton, the leading private medical insurance (PMI) specialist has been named as the UK’s Best Group International PMI Intermediary. The Darwen, Lancashire headquartered business was awarded the title by an independent panel of industry experts at the prestigious Health Insurance Awards 2016. It was also shortlisted in the Best…