02.10.2024

AddSecure’s sustainability program earns gold rating for third consecutive year

EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of sustainability ratings, has ranked AddSecure in the top 5% of over 130,000 companies…
09.09.2024

Castik Capital Closes EPIC III Fund Above Target at €2 Billion

Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, today announced the final close of its third fund, EPIC III (the…
08.08.2024

TBAuctions and Surplex Join Forces to Expand Across Europe 

TBAuctions, Europe’s leading multi-brand online B2B marketplace for used industrial goods, acquires Surplex. The transaction…
05.06.2024

AddSecure acquires Astrata’s European telematics division, strengthening its position in the transport and logistics industry

With this strategic move AddSecure not only expands its market share but also taps into new markets. AddSecure, a leading…
04.06.2024

AddSecure enters the UK alarm signalling market to continue BT Redcare services

Through a new collaboration agreement, existing customers of BT Redcare will have access to continued service and migration…
23.05.2024

AddSecure receives Inspiring Workplaces Europe 2024 award

The company not only ranked among the top 25 winners but also received best-in-class special recognition in the categories of „Ins…
14.05.2024

Andra Tech Group, a leading group of companies specialising in the manufacturing of high-precision, complex components, and Castik Capital enter into partnership

Funds managed by Castik Capital S.à r.l. (“Castik”) have entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Andra Tech…
02.05.2024

AddSecure acquires Connecting Solutions BV as part of its growth strategy within its new business unit, Smart Mobility

The deal strengthens position and market share in Belgium, aligning with AddSecure’s continuous growth strategy. In September…
28.03.2024

paraDIGMA group, a differentiated occupational health provider in the Netherlands, and Castik Capital enter into partnership

Funds managed by Castik Capital S.à r.l. (“Castik”) have entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in paraDIGMA group…
19.02.2024

AddSecure CEO named IoT Executive of the Year at 2024 IoT Global Awards

AddSecure's CEO, Stefan Albertsson, has been awarded the esteemed title of IoT Executive of the Year at the latest IoT Global…
25.01.2024

Stronger together – Two Danish auction houses join forces

KJ Auktion joins forces with Auktionshuset dab, a company part of TBAuctions, to combine into a leading Danish auction house for…
16.11.2023

AddSecure acquires DigiComm Group, expanding footprint in DACH and strengthening its IoT offering

Through the acquisition AddSecure Group expands its footprint in the DACH region and gains access to a wide range of critical…
01.11.2023

Acquisition of iZD Group Strengthens Presence in Germany

Customs Support, the leading provider of customs services, is proud to announce the acquisition of iZD Group, a neutral customs…
28.09.2023

Customs Support Strengthens Presence in Switzerland with Acquisition of Zollimpex

Customs Support, the leading provider of customs services, is proud to announce the acquisition of Zollimpex, part of BKM Customs…
04.09.2023

AddSecure enters new IoT vertical through acquisition of Clifford Group

AddSecure will acquire Clifford Group, a leading telematics company providing mobile security and connected mobility solutions.…
17.07.2023

Customs Support Grows Across Poland and the UK with the acquisition of Rusak Business Services

Customs Support Group (“Customs Support”) is proud to announce that it has expanded its presence in Poland and the United Kingdom…
08.06.2023

TBAuctions acquires Danish Auktionshuset dab

Auktionshuset dab will become one of the brands of parent company TBAuctions, which is also active with other online auction…
16.05.2023

Edenred accelerates the extension of its Employee Benefits solutions in the Employee Engagement arena by acquiring leading platform Reward Gateway

Edenred, a leading digital platform for services and payments and worldwide leader in Employee Benefits, announces the acquisition…
15.05.2023

Castik portfolio companies AddSecure and Reward Gateway voted amongst the Top 50 most inspiring workplaces in EMEA

London – May 12, 2023. Last night The Inspiring Workplaces Group announced its Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces list in EMEA. The…
26.04.2023

TBAuctions further builds its position in the European B2B online auction market with acquisition of Epic-Auctions

With the acquisition of the Dutch Epic-Auctions, the online auction platform TBAuctions further builds its position in the…
29.03.2023

Customs Support expands Italian presence with the acquisition of Errek

Customs Support, the leading provider of integrated customs services and digital customs solutions, has acquired Errek Trento…

01.03.2023

Reward Gateway acquires Fond

Acquisition strengthens HR tech leader’s offering in global employee engagement. Reward Gateway, a global HR technology and…
25.01.2023

ARTUS Bautrocknung- und Sanierungsgruppe wins VEMA-Bautentrocknung GmbH as new partner

Schwentinental-based VEMA-Bautentrocknung GmbH (VEMA) has joined the ARTUS Bautentrocknungs- und Sanierungsgruppe. With the team…
20.12.2022

Süd-West Brandsanierung GmbH becomes a member of the ARTUS Bautrocknung- und Sanierungsgruppe

The property damage restoration (PDR) company Süd-West Brandsanierung GmbH, based in Unterensingen, will become a member of the…
19.12.2022

Plustech AS and Plustech Sweden AB are sold to Auksjonen.no and Dutch TBAuctions and become part of the leading players in the European market

Blaaber Kompaniet AS together with Kabe Invest AS and other shareholders have sold 100% of the shares in Plustech AS and the…
24.11.2022

Customs Support expands presence in Germany and Poland with the acquisition of Porath

Customs Support, the leading and digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Porath Customs Agents. This…
26.09.2022

ARTUS to join forces with Hestia

Hestia enters into a long-term partnership with ARTUS, by which ARTUS acquires a majority stake from Hestia's existing…
15.07.2022

ARTUS and Castik Capital enter partnership

The founders and the management team of ARTUS, consisting of Josef Bölle, Hendrik Poppinga, Benjamin Schmittgall, Ingo Ites, and…

12.07.2022

Customs Support strengthens European presence with acquisition of Portmade Group

Customs Support, the number one digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Portunes, better known as Portmade.…
29.06.2022

Customs Support extends German presence with the acquisition of ZSK Customs

Customs Support, the number one digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of ZSK Customs GmbH. With this…
13.06.2022

AddSecure acquires Lund’s ProgramArkitekter AB and strengthens the offering to the Swedish rescue services

With the company's software services, AddSecure complements its offering within the business area Smart Rescue and broadens its…
07.06.2022

TBAuctions to join forces with Swedish Klaravik

TBAuctions, the parent company of multiple online auction platforms including Troostwijk Auctions (B2B) and BVA Auctions (B2C), is…
30.05.2022

Customs Support Group strategically strengthens its UK footprint with the acquisitions of Osborn Customs Services and KSI Portlink

Customs Support, a leading digital partner for customs declarations in Europe, announces the acquisition of Osborn Customs…

04.04.2022

Waterlogic continues to grow in the Nordic region

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
28.03.2022

Element Logic expands its operations into USA and Latin America with the acquisition of SDI Industries

Element Logic, a specialized integrator for automated warehouse solutions centered around the AutoStore® system, is pleased to…
22.03.2022

Reward Gateway Acquires MoveSpring

Acquisition strengthens commitment to wellbeing as core to its global employee engagement solution. Reward Gateway, a global HR…
21.03.2022

TBAuctions accelerates online auction market expansion strategy with proposed acquisition of major Scandinavian players

TBAuctions, known for the Dutch online auction houses Troostwijk Auctions (B2B) and BVA Auctions (B2C), will take another step in…
24.01.2022

Customs Support expands Nordics footprint further with the acquisition of TullXperten

Customs Support, the #1 neutral and digital partner for customs declarations in Europe, announces the acquisition of TullXperten.…
01.01.2022

Online auction house British Medical Auctions has been added to the European brand portfolio - TBAuctions breaks into the British online auction market

British Medical Auctions (BMA) was acquired by TBAuctions, an online auction company established by the merger between Dutch…
31.12.2021

Waterlogic expands its operations in Colombia with the acquisition of Aquamaq

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
22.12.2021

Culligan International and Waterlogic Group Holdings announce combination to create a leader in sustainable drinking water solutions and services

Combination will accelerate delivery of sustainable consumer and commercial water solutions and services, providing clean, safe…
25.11.2021

Online auction house is acquired by private equity funds managed by Castik Capital - TBAuctions on path to becoming Europe's largest online auction platform

TBAuctions, created in 2018 via the merger of Troostwijk Auctions (B2B auctions) and BVA Auctions (B2C auctions), will be acquired…
23.11.2021

AddSecure to acquire Swiss telematics provider LOSTnFOUND

Customers across Europe will benefit from a broader offering of telematics, location tracking, and fleet management solutions,…
02.11.2021

Customs Support expands European footprint with acquisition of Balimpex in Switzerland

Customs Support, the neutral and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisition of Balimpex. This…
01.11.2021

Waterlogic acquires distributor Pure Pro in Bulgaria

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
27.10.2021

AddSecure receives IoT award for AddSecure Inside

AddSecure Inside, a solution integrating secure alarm transmission and secure data communications into panel manufacturers’…
11.10.2021

Announcement Acquisition of UK Customs Solutions

The Customs Support Group, Europe’s leading independent and neutral provider of customs services, is pleased to announce the…
01.10.2021

Waterlogic acquires hydration solution supplier Merquip in New Zealand

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
15.09.2021

Announcement acquisition of Tournebize and Société Phocéenne de Transport et Transit (“SPTT”)

Customs Support, the neutral and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisition of Tournebize and SPTT.…

07.09.2021

Customs Support announces acquisition of WZC Riemann and DCLARE Customs Service

Customs Support, the neutral and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisition of WZC Riemann and…
03.09.2021

Waterlogic acquires water and coffee distributor HBS in Portugal

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…

23.07.2021

Waterlogic acquires Waterconcept Hungary to expand HoReCa offering

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
13.07.2021

Waterlogic acquires Quality Water Service in Puerto Rico, Chile and Colombia

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…

04.06.2021

Element Logic announces partnership with Castik Capital

Funds managed by Castik Capital S.à r.l. (“Castik”) have entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Element Logic,…
31.05.2021

Waterlogic enters Finland with Thoreau hospitality solution

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
21.05.2021

Castik Capital announces the successful closing of a new single asset fund to support Waterlogic’s ambitious growth plans

Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, today announced the successful completion of a new single asset fund,…
06.05.2021

Castik and Abry to invest in Xexec

Funds advised by Castik Capital S.à r.l. (“Castik”) and Abry Partners (“Abry”), a leading Boston-based private equity firm, have…
04.05.2021

Reward Gateway Announces Sale to Private Equity Firms Abry Partners and Castik Capital

Investment and expertise will fuel next stage of growth and further advance the HR technology company’s mission to make the world…
28.04.2021

Customs Support expands European footprint by acquiring Sernav Italy

Customs Support, the neutral and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisition of SER.NAV s.r.l…
04.01.2021

Waterlogic strengthens its position in Sweden with the acquisition of three companies

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
23.12.2020

Customs Support acquires First Class Zollservice and Verex Customs Services

Customs Support, the independent and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisitions of First Class…
07.12.2020

The Carlyle Group to acquire the Acrotec Group

Global investment firm The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) today has agreed to acquire the Acrotec Group, in partnership with its…
30.11.2020

Waterlogic acquires Hidrospot, Colombia’s leading water dispenser company

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
24.11.2020

AddSecure enters the video surveillance market with the acquisition of International Security Group GmbH

By entering this fast-growing market and adding video Surveillance-as-a-Service to its offering, AddSecure expects the acquisition…
02.11.2020

AddSecure acquires RTL Telematics through its Smart Transport UK company, Connexas

RTL’s strong technical offering of solutions for hazardous goods andadvanced vehicle cameras, is of particular importance to…
02.11.2020

Castik supports further growth of Customs Support Group

Funds advised by Castik Capital S.à r.l. (“Castik”) have entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Customs Support…
28.10.2020

Castik Capital Closes Second Fund, EPIC II, at EUR 1.25 billion

Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, today announced the final close of its second fund, EPIC II (or the…
23.10.2020

Waterlogic acquires Tipperary Water, Ireland’s leading water cooler company

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
01.10.2020

Clarivate Completes Acquisition of CPA Global to Form a Global IP Powerhouse

Extract from original press release…
17.09.2020

AddSecure confirms acquisition of Dualtech IT

Through the deal, European customers will benefit from future-proof, secure and reliable end-to-end solutions. This is of…
10.09.2020

AddSecure acquires portfolio of alarm transmission solutions from Telia Finland

“Telia’s Alerta business is a good strategic fit for AddSecure with a strong expertise and knowledge of the market", says Stefan…
31.07.2020

Waterlogic Acquires Smart Water

Waterlogic Expands its Presence in the Mid-Atlantic

31.07.2020

Waterlogic to acquire Elite Water & Coffee

Waterlogic Americas expands its presence into the Magnolia State

29.07.2020

Clarivate to Combine with CPA Global, Creating a World Leader in Intellectual Property Information and Services

Combination forms a true end-to-end global solution covering the entire innovation and intellectual property lifecycle Accretiv…
22.07.2020

AddSecure continues its geographic expansion with the acquisition of Navkonzept GmbH

Through the acquisition, AddSecure Smart Transport reinforces its position in the Transport and Logistics market in Germany.

22.07.2020

AddSecure acquires iZafe AB from iZafe Group

Through the acquisition, AddSecure strengthens its Smart Rescue offering further and becomes a leader in Sweden in personal safety…

21.05.2020

AddSecure acquires Connexas to expand its Smart Transport footprint into the UK

With the strategic acquisition of Connexas Group in the UK, AddSecure expands its position as a leading Fleet and Transport…
28.04.2020

Waterlogic closes on long-term investment from strong institutional partners to accelerate growth ambition

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
28.01.2020

Waterlogic secures long-term investment from BCI to accelerate growth ambition

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
17.12.2019

AddSecure enters the telecare market with Finnish acquisition

By acquiring the Stella Safety Phone business unit, AddSecure enters into the growing telecare market and supports its ambitious…
01.11.2019

Waterlogic completes acquisitions of Pure Water Technology Ohio and Pure Water Technology Georgia

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
07.10.2019

Waterlogic acquires Aquafree, Chile’s largest Point-of-Use water dispenser company

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
26.09.2019

Castik Capital supports further growth of AddSecure

Funds advised by Castik Capital S.à r.l (“Castik”) acquire the majority of AddSecure shares. Castik is a European private equity…

04.09.2019

Groupe Acrotec extends its medtech sector by agreeing to acquire Diener and Tectri

Today, Groupe Acrotec announced that it has signed agreements to acquire privately-held Diener Ltd. (including Diener AG Precision…
04.09.2019

Groupe Acrotec acquires Tectri SA

Court (Bern)  – The company Tectri SA joins the Groupe Acrotec. Since its creation in 1998, Tectri has been an active…
04.09.2019

Diener Precision Pumps joins the Groupe Acrotec

We are pleased to announce that Diener Precision Pumps have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Acrotec SA…
12.08.2019

Waterlogic establishes footprint in Belgium through acquisition of Pure Services

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
10.07.2019

Waterlogic’s M&A deals hit double figures in just seven months

MAIDENHEAD, UK  – Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water…
17.05.2019

CPA Global and ipan/Delegate Group announce closing of merger and future outlook for the combined organization

IP management and technology companies CPA Global® and ipan/Delegate Group today announce the closing of their previously…
22.03.2019

Castik supports further growth of dental chain AllDent

Funds advised by Castik Capital (“Castik”) partner with the founders of German dental chain AllDent to support further practice…
01.02.2019

The AFT Micromechanics Company joins the Groupe Acrotec

Acrotec announces the entrance of AFT Micromechanics into their group. Acrotec strengthens their diversification strategy with…
28.01.2019

CPA Global and ipan/Delegate Group announce merger

Combined business creates an expanded product range, greater technology integration, and improved customer experience and local…
18.12.2018

Waterlogic acquires Maestro Pressure Coolers and Cariad Cool Water in the UK

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
27.11.2018

The WatchDec SA company join the Groupe Acrotec

Acrotec announce the addition of WatchDec to their group. Renowned for their know-how in the manufacturing of complex parts for…
02.10.2018

Waterlogic acquires Minnesota Water and Water Engineering Technologies

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
29.08.2018

Alpega acquires wtransnet to significantly expand its freight exchange footprint in Southern and Western Europe

wtransnet is the leading freight exchange in Spain and Portugal with a growing footprint in countries such as Italy, France and…
12.07.2018

Alpega expands its product portfolio with 4flow vista®, a leading transport planning and optimization software

Alpega Group’s inet is strengthening its product offering with the integrated transport planning and optimization software 4flow…
16.05.2018

Funds managed by Castik Capital acquire ipan Group and Delegate

Funds advised by Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, have entered into binding agreements to acquire…
30.04.2018

Waterlogic has acquired distributors Lux Aqua in Hungary and the Czech Republic

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers,…
13.03.2018

Waterlogic to acquire Billi, a leading manufacturer and distributor of Under-The-Sink systems and taps

Waterlogic, the leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, has…
12.01.2018

TenderEasy complements Alpega with its transport procurement software and expertise

Alpega, a leading global logistics software company, has completed the acquisition of TenderEasy AB, Stockholm, effective as per…
11.01.2018

Waterlogic Acquires Pure Water Technology, Inc.

Waterlogic, a vertically integrated global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of drinking water systems, is…
01.01.2018

Waterlogic continues to grow

Waterlogic GmbH has acquired Hamburg based ABO Filtertechnik Nord GmbH effective 1 January 2018. ABO Filtertechnik Nord is one of…
10.11.2017

Waterlogic to Acquire Planète Bleue

Waterlogic, a vertically integrated global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of drinking water systems, is…
01.07.2017

Castik Capital completes acquisition of the Transport Services unit of Wolters Kluwer, expanding its presence in the logistics software space after its earlier investment into inet logistics

Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, has completed its acquisition of the transport services unit of…
15.05.2017

Acrotec Acquires Mimotec SA

The Groupe Acrotec, a portfolio company of Castik managed EPIC Funds, has acquired Mimotec SA (“Mimotec”) for an undisclosed…
12.05.2017

Castik Capital to support further growth of inet in partnership with Gebrüder Weiss

Funds advised by Castik Capital have acquired a majority stake in inet, Austria, from the international transportation and…
31.03.2017

Acrotec Acquires Gasser Ravussin

The Groupe Acrotec, a portfolio company of Castik managed EPIC Funds, has acquired Gasser Ravussin SA (“Gasser”) for an…

04.01.2017

Waterlogic to Acquire Aguapura Aguaviva, S.L.

Waterlogic has completed the acquisition of Aguapura Aguaviva S.L in Spain for an undisclosed amount. Waterlogic, a vertically…
03.01.2017

Waterlogic to Acquire AquaInteriör

Waterlogic has completed the acquisition of AquaInteriör AB in Sweden for an undisclosed amount through its subsidiary Escowa. Wa…
05.10.2016

Waterlogic to Acquire Onesource Water

Waterlogic has completed the acquisition of Onesource Water, LLC (“Onesource”) in the United States (“US”) for an undisclosed…
05.08.2016

Waterlogic Acquires Danish Firm Aqua Line

Waterlogic has acquired Aqua Line ApS (“Aqua Line”) for an undisclosed amount. Aqua Line is an established, family built and…
20.06.2016

Castik Capital to partner with Switzerland’s Groupe Acrotec SA

Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, has partnered with management to acquire Groupe Acrotec SA, a leading…
13.01.2016

Waterlogic to acquire PHS Waterlogic in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands

Waterlogic has entered into an agreement to acquire the water cooler division of PHS Group (‘PHS Waterlogic’) for an undisclosed…
11.11.2015

Waterlogic to acquire Clear Water Group in Norway

Waterlogic has entered into an agreement under which Waterlogic’s Norwegian subsidiary has agreed to purchase Clear Water Group AS…
07.09.2015

Angel Springs completes on deal to merge Greenworks Water into its customer base

As already announced in August Greenworks Solutions had agreed to merge its water cooler subsidiary, Greenworks Water, into Angel…
04.08.2015

Castik Capital raises €1bn for debut fund – realdeals.eu.com

The team of ex-Apax Partners executives has netted one of the largest European first-time raises. Castik Capital, the pan-European…
04.08.2015

Castik closes debut fund at €1bn – privateequityinternational.com

European Private Investment Club has six LPs and “significant co-investment potential”. Luxembourg based private equity firm…
03.08.2015

Castik closes maiden fund on €1bn – unquote.com

Luxembourg-headquartered Castik Capital has closed its European Private Investment Club I (Epic I) fund on its €1bn hard-cap, up…
20.05.2015

Waterlogic to acquire Unlimited Water in Australia

London/Sydney – Waterlogic has entered into an agreement under which Waterlogic’s Australian subsidiary has agreed to purchase…
16.04.2015

Waterlogic to acquire Australian division of Just Water International

London/Sydney – Waterlogic has entered into an agreement under which Waterlogic’s Australian subsidiary has agreed to purchase…
08.01.2015

Castik Capital completes acquisition of Waterlogic Plc; to create global water cooler company with newly acquired Angel Springs

Luxembourg/London – Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, has completed its acquisition of Waterlogic Plc,…
16.12.2014

Castik Capital to acquire Angel Springs, expanding its presence in global water cooler industry

Luxembourg/London – Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm – through Hydrus Bidco Limited, a company…
12.11.2014

Castik Capital launches recommended cash offer for Waterlogic Plc

Luxembourg/London – Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, has made a recommended cash offer, through…
31.10.2014

Dr. Michael Hinderer verlässt Altium Capital. Der Mitgründer und bisherige Managing Director bleibt dem unabhängigen Corporate-Finance-Beratungshaus für Mittelständler aber als Vorsitzender des Beirats erhalten.

Außerdem ist er im Kontrollgremium von Douglas tätig. Hinderer ist Schwiegersohn von Jörn Kreke. Dessen Familie hatte gemeinsam…
07.08.2014

Ex-Apax star raising €1bn debut fund

A former star dealmaker at Apax Partners has raised €625 million for a new €1 billion fund two months after his departure from the…