Graphite Capital, a UK mid-market private equity specialist, backed the MBO of Hanson Wade, a conference organizer and provider of information services, focused primarily on the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, for $116m. "We have been impressed by Graphite’s track record of growing innovative businesses, its understanding of the industry and its partnership approach to working with management teams. Graphite shares our vision for the future and its expertise will be invaluable as we further expand the business internationally," Tom Richardson, Hanson Wade CEO.