Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Private equity firms increased their activity in Europe last year, capitalising on the continent’s economic difficulties to acquire large companies at lower valuations, according to a report by the Financial Times. These figures reinforce the trend of private equity firms capitalising on Europes abundance of undervalued companies.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 28, 2025 , 10:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings and welcome to the Main Street Capital fourth quarter earnings conference call. Image source: The Motley Fool. You may begin.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 12, 2025

The lure of these benefits is creating tremendous demand for leading semiconductor companies that provide cutting-edge processors to enable AI. Micron achieved record revenue in the most recent quarter, and the company's operating leverage is also allowing a lot of that additional revenue to generate higher profits.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After just one year down with two to go, we're already over 80% of the way toward achieving both of these targets, calling for a 50% increase in EBITDA per ALBD from our 2023 starting point and ROIC of 12%, both of which would be the highest the company has seen in almost 20 years. Our current 2025 guidance will put us at 3.8 We achieved a 4.3

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Private investment giant Stonepeak has agreed to acquire Boundary Street Capital, a private credit firm with a focus on digital infrastructure, enterprise software, and technology services in the lower middle market.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 28, 2025

Through its four core operating segments -- cardiovascular, neuroscience, medical-surgical, and diabetes care -- the company continues to cement its position as a global leader in medical technologies. The company is integrating machine learning and automation into several different applications. Revenue climbed 5.3% represents a 10.5%

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 15, 2024

Companies have spent tens of billions of dollars in a race to advance artificial intelligence capabilities over the past two years. Several companies have emerged as big winners in the early days of the generative AI boom, but not all of them will maintain their leading position. Indeed, the company's free cash flow totaled $10.9

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

The acquisition bolsters Investcorps presence in Europes financial technology sector, adding a company renowned for its prepaid gift cards, loyalty programs, and digital payment services. Investcorp plans to support Epipolis expansion by leveraging its expertise and resources to drive operational efficiencies and market growth.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 7, 2025

Since artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as the capital market's next big obsession a couple of years ago, the term " Magnificent Seven " began to gain steam. Below, I'll reveal my pick for the top Magnificent Seven stock and make a case for why I think this company will emerge as one of AI's most lucrative opportunities in the long run.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

The company, co-owned by the Issa brothers and private equity firm TDR Capital, plans to list later this year in one of the largest retail IPOs in recent memory. This move underscores the companys ambition to solidify its position as a global powerhouse in retail and fuel services. The company, co-owned by.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Private equity firms are increasingly using continuation funds to extend ownership of portfolio companies. These funds, which saw rapid growth between 2019 and 2021, provide fresh capital to high-potential assets, ensuring continued value creation. Continuation funds are particularly valuable in slower dealmaking environments.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Software companies are touting how AI-powered services can yield higher productivity levels in the workplace, while hardware and infrastructure players essentially hold the keys to the AI car through the power of data centers and semiconductor chips. With that said, I've found a lot of the discussion around AI to be largely redundant.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

These regions have become focal points for private capital providers, said Neil Barlow, a partner at Clifford Chance. US-based PE firms have been particularly active, leveraging the strong dollar to acquire undervalued assets. However, challenging market conditions have made exits and listings difficult.

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Private Equity Professional

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

McNally Capital has acquired Jewett Automation , a manufacturer of filtration equipment and custom automation solutions. The company develops robotic assembly lines, material handling systems, and inspection equipment that help manufacturers improve efficiency and product consistency.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

Private equity firms are also playing an increasing role in reshaping governance and management at undervalued Korean companies, unlocking new value creation opportunities. Lower interest rates are expected to further fuel leveraged buyouts, setting the stage for an active 2025, Deloitte reported. increase from the previous year.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

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Private Equity Professional

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Aterian Investment Partners has acquired Outlook Group , a provider of pressure-sensitive labels and packaging, from M&Q Holdings , a portfolio company of Heartwood Partners. The company serves various sectors, including food and beverages, consumer goods, health and beauty, medical devices, coffee, and pet products.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

One AI company that has bucked the trend, however, is data analytics provider Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). PLTR Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts What makes the financial profile even better is that Palantir is consistently achieving high levels of operating leverage.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Vistria Group has closed its largest private equity fund to date, Vistria Fund V, with $3bn in total capital commitments. In line with its established strategy and previous funds, Vistria Fund V will focus on investing in US-based healthcare, knowledge and learning solutions, and financial services companies.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 11, 2025

The company's approach leverages its store base to fulfill 80% of online sales. The company continued to expand its experiential in-store environments, opening seven new House of Sport locations. Combined with a 40% increase in net capital expenditures, these factors pose challenges amid the retail landscape's volatility.

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Private Equity Professional

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Trulite Glass has been a portfolio company of Truelink Capital since October 2022, when it was acquired from Sun Capital Partners. The companys products are used in storefronts, curtain walls, and commercial windows by glazing contractors, architects, and construction firms. We welcome Insulite to the Trulite family.”

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Former Blackstone Executive Mustafa Siddiqui has launched SQ Capital, a newly established private equity secondaries firm, with the goal of tapping into the growing demand for liquidity in the middle-market sector, according to a report by Wall Street Journal.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 5, 2025

The investment aims to accelerate the companys growth and strengthen its position across Europe through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. OrderYOYO has grown rapidly by leveraging its advanced technology, data-driven market approach, and targeted acquisitions in the UK and Germany. in 2021 to 17.6%

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2025

After the company's remarks, we will have a question-and-answer session, and we'll have a few instructions at that time. These statements reflect the company's beliefs based on current conditions but are subject to risks and uncertainties. Today's call is being recorded. million, or a loss of $1.54 per diluted share, on sales of 1.9

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

One thing that attracts many investors to telecom stocks are the great dividend yields offered by many companies in the industry. And many of the biggest companies in the industry are happy to return that cash to shareholders. Once a company starts paying a certain amount, they try to keep paying at least that much.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Further, the company plans to steadily increase its payment each quarter, targeting yearly growth at a 3% to 5% annual rate. Here's a closer look at this higher-yielding midstream company. interest in the MLP and 2% of its operating company. The oil company has been slowly monetizing that position to raise cash to repay debt.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

The strategy focuses on providing bespoke financing solutions to middle-market companies across North America and Europe. The 30bn was raised from a diverse global investor base, including sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, insurance companies, and family offices.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Canadian pipeline and utility company has paid dividends to its investors for more than 69 years. The energy company has plenty of fuel to continue paying dividends. They provide the company with very predictable earnings backed by cost-of-service agreements and long-term contracts, accounting in total for 98% of its EBITDA.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Diversified healthcare company Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) reported fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on Thursday, Feb. The company, which spun off from 3M in May 2024, aims to provide a diversified portfolio of products and solutions across multiple healthcare needs to hedge against market downturns. Adjusted EPS for the quarter came in at $1.41

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. billion capital expenditures. We generated $1.6

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

As usual, I'm going to give a macro and strategic overview of the company. reflecting our lower volume and lower average sales price leverage. debt to total capital ratio. As usual, Diane is going to give a detailed financial highlight along with some limited guidance for the first quarter of 2025. We ended the quarter with $4.7

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

Under Naxicaps ownership, the three companiesVuWall, G&D, and Tritecwill collaborate to leverage shared technology, workforce, and market presence. Meanwhile, VuWalls founder, Paul Vander Plaetse, will transition to chief marketing officer for all three companies. Source: AV Magazine Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Professional

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Gryphon Investors has completed the sale of Kano Laboratories , a producer of branded oils and lubricants that it acquired in November 2020, to L Squared Capital Partners. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Nashville. We are excited to partner with the management team at Kano, said Mr. Hunt.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It repaid debt, which steadily drove down its leverage ratio. Today, Energy Transfer has a strong investment-grade balance sheet with a leverage ratio in the lower half of its 4.0-to-4.5x That improving leverage ratio has provided Energy Transfer with increased financial flexibility. times target range. billion of distributions.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

PARTNER CONTENT The landscape of venture capital deal sourcing has evolved significantly over the past few years. In 2025, investors are more selective than ever, prioritizing companies with strong traction, clear revenue potential, and a path to profitability. Below are three key best practices for deal sourcing in 2025: 1.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Blue Owl Capital is spearheading a private credit deal worth approximately $4bn for PCI Pharma Services, which, if finalised, would rank among the largest direct lending agreements of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter. Pricing for the new debt is reportedly being negotiated at roughly 4.75

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