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Update: Walgreens Boots buyout could lead to three-way breakup

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While initial plans involve taking Walgreens private as a whole, Sycamore intends to separate its three core businesses into independent units with distinct capital structures. After news of the talks surfaced in December, the stock initially surged before declining, leaving the company with a market capitalization of approximately $9.5bn.

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Perwyn-backed Crosta Mollica sees 41% revenue growth following buyout

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in the year ending 30 June 2024. Perwyn acquired the Italian food brand in January 2023 and appointed former Tyrrells and Lilys Kitchen CEO David Milner as chairman.

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Pamlico Capital closes $1.75bn Fund VI amid strong investor demand

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The firm specialises in growth equity and buyouts within communications, healthcare IT, information services, software, and tech-enabled services. We are especially pleased with the speed to close and successful outcome for PC VI in what remains a challenging fundraising environment, said Stuart Christhilf, Partner and COO at Pamlico Capital.

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Deal Roundup: Bain Capital agrees $1bn Kantar Media buyout from HIG, LLCP picks up Synergy HomeCare from NexPhase Capital

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Bain Capital-backed marketing data business Kantar Group has agreed to sell its media measurement and analytics unit to HIG Capital in a deal worth about $1bn. The deal comes about six years after Bain bought a 60% stake in Kantar from advertising and PR business WWP for $3.1bn.

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Update: Bain’s €2bn Apleona buyout secures backing from Citi and UBS

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Credit investors, eager to deploy capital amid a strong demand for leveraged loans, are expected to show substantial interest. Capitals acquisition of Kantar Media. Neither Bain, Apleona, Citi, nor UBS have commented on the transaction. Can`t stop reading?

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Directional Capital to acquire Pizza Hut UK operations

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Directional Capital, a private equity firm, is in advanced discussions to acquire Pizza Hut UKs restaurant operations. Directional Capital, which already manages Pizza Huts operations in Denmark and Sweden, is expected to leverage its expertise to revitalise the UK business. Source: The Caterer Can’t stop reading?

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LGT Capital Partners wraps up Crown Europe Small Buyouts VI Fund

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LGT Capital Partners has brought a final close its Crown Europe Small Buyouts VI fund, bringing in more than €750m ($811m).

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