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Blackstone leads $2bn deal for PE-owned accounting firm

Private Equity Insights

Guggenheim Securities, LLC is serving as lead financial advisor to New Mountain and Citrin Cooperman, with Koltin Consulting Group serving as an additional financial adviser to both parties. Billion Loan for AirTrunk Bid Private equity firm Blackstone Inc. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Billion US pipeline operator ONEOK Inc.

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Update: KKR and Stonepeak edge closer to £1.61bn Assura takeover

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The board has indicated it is “minded” to recommend the offer, should a firm bid be made at the latest proposed terms of 49.4p The latest approach marks KKRs fifth bid for Assura, surpassing its previous offer of 48p per share in February, which valued the company at 1.56bn.

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EY Rejects TPG's Bid For its Consulting Business

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Ernst & Young's audit and consulting businesses just can't quit each other. The math was pretty simple: Spin off the consulting practice in search of an eventual $100 billion enterprise value on the stock market, enriching partners and freeing both arms from pesky conflict-of-interest rules in the process.

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Cerea Partners acquires majority stake in French chocolatier Relais Desserts

Private Equity Insights

Cerea Partners was advised by Lamartine Conseil on M&A, KPMG France on tax, Kea & Partners for due diligence, Finaxeed on M&A, and Oderis Consulting for ESG due diligence. The deal underscores continued private equity interest in the premium food sector, as firms seek to scale artisanal brands with strong growth potential.

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Blackstone makes $1.7bn bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom

Private Equity Insights

Blackstone launched a $1.74bn bid to take Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom private, including a tender offer for a per-share price of 6,060 yen, Infocom said on Tuesday. Read more Ares and Searchlight commit £500m to RSK Group UK environmental consulting and engineering service provider RSK Group is set to receive a £500m.

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2025 News

Private Equity Insights

The fund attracted both new and existing investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurance companies, consultants, and multi-family offices. Warren Spector, chairman of Balbec, highlighted the strong investor confidence in the firms approach, investment process, and analytics. Can`t stop reading?

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Veritas Capital and Platinum Equity Eye Jacobs’ $4bn Government Consulting Unit

Private Equity Insights

buyout firms Veritas Capital and Platinum Equity are vying to acquire Jacobs Solutions Inc’s (J.N) government consulting business, competing against rival contractor Amentum, according to people familiar with the matter. These operations generated $10.5bn in revenue in Jacobs’ latest fiscal year.