Private equity deals

H.I.G. Capital has acquired Brand Addition, a European supplier of promotional merchandising, from 4imprint. The deal was valued at £24 million. www.higcapital.com

H.I.G. Capital reportedly has offered to acquire three French alumina plants from Rio Tinto, for an undisclosed amount. www.higcapital.com

The Princeton Review Inc. (Nasdaq: REVU) has agreed to sell its Higher Education Readiness unit toCharlesbank Capital Partners, for $33 million in cash. www.princetonreview.com

Versa Capital Management has agreed to acquire United Retail Group, the bankrupt owner of the Avenuebrand of women’s fashion apparel. No financial terms were disclosed for the deal, which requires U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval. AlixPartners is serving as URG’s restructuring advisor. www.avenue.com

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