Madison Dearborn Partners and TPG Capital are the final bidders for National Financial Partners(NYSE: NFP), a New York-based wealth management firm, according to Reuters. NFP has a current market cap of approximately $900 million. BoA Merrill Lynch is managing the process. www.nfp.com
Astorg Partners has agreed to acquire Canberra, the nuclear measurement subsidiary of France’sAREVA SA (Paris: AREVA). No financial terms were disclosed. www.astorg-partners.com
Aztec Systems Inc. of Dallas and Toutatis Client Services do Brasil SA of Sao Paulo have completed their previously-announced merger, forming a single IT and business process outsourcing firm that has been renamed Toutatis AztecSolutions. No financial terms were disclosed. Both Aztec and Toutatis are portfolio companies of GlendonTodd Capital. www.glendontodd.com
Lynx Equity has acquired NRG Equipment Inc., a Canadian provider of HVAC products for various construction and renovation applications. No financial terms were disclosed. www.nrgequipment.ca
North Castle Partners has invested an undisclosed amount into Ignite USA LLC, a Chicago–based developer and marketer of reusable thermal mugs and hydration bottles. www.gocontigo.com
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