Aircom International, a UK-based provider of network planning management and optimization tools to the mobile telecom market, has acquired Symena Software & Consulting, a German provider of software that helps to automate mobile networks. No financial terms were disclosed. Aircom is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital. Www.aircominternational.com
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has agreed to acquire Roofing Supply Group LLC, a Dallas–based distributor of residential and non-residential roofing materials, from The Sterling Group. No pricing terms were disclosed. CD&R has secured leveraged financing commitments from Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and UBS Investment Bank. Www.cdr-inc.com
KSL Capital Partners has walked away from the battle for water park operator Great Wolf Resorts(Nasdaq: WOLF), after Apollo Global Management raised its bid for $7.85 per share. Www.greatwolf.com
PineBridge Inves tments has agreed to invest €50 million into a joint venture with Polish postal group Integer.pl Group, to roll out a new European parcel system called EasyPack. Integer.pl will invest €58 million over the next two years. Www.pinebridge.com
Providence Equity Partners has acquired a “significant” minority equity stake The Chernin Group, a media production and investment group led by Peter Chernin (ex-president/COO of News Corp.). No financial terms were disclosed, although the FT puts the investment at approximately $200 million, and reports that Chernin Group had been working with Providence last year on a possible bid for Yahoo. As part of the transaction, Peter Chernin will become a senior advisor to Providence. Www.provequity.com
TA Associates has acquired a “significant” minority stake in Answers.com, a New York-based Q&A platform. An affiliate of Summit Partners acquired Answers.com last year for $127 million, and took it private. Www.answers.com
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