The Gores Group has agreed to acquire auto aftermarket company The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: PBY) for approximately $1 billion. The $15 per share offering price represents a 24% premium over Friday’s closing price. www.goresgroup.com
QInvest has acquired a 30.5% stake in Qatari landscaping companies Al Nakheel Agriculture and Trading Co. and AG Middle East LLC. No financial terms were disclosed. www.qinvest.com
Terra Firma Capital Partners is nearing a deal to acquire British nursery company Garden Centre Group for around £300 million, according to The Sunday Times. www.gardencentregroup.co.ok
TPG Capital has agreed to acquire Florida-based real estate development company Flagler from Fortress Investment Group for $1.2 billion, according to Reuters. www.flaglerdev.com
TSG Consumer Partners has invested an undisclosed amount into Alexis Bittar, a designer of premium fashion jewelry. www.alexisbittar.com
