Vestar Capital exits Simple Mills in $795m sale to Flowers Foods
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The deal marks the end of Vestars five-year investment in the company, during which it played a pivotal role in scaling the brands growth.
Nordic Capital to acquire IP management solutions provider Anaqua from Astorg
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Nordic Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments in the healthcare, tech and payments, and financial services sectors, has entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of Anaqua from private investment firm Astorg. William Blair acted as financial advisor to Nordic Capital.
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2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Before They Soar 82% and 124%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts
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MARCH 13, 2025
But Loop Capital maintains its $200 price target on the stock, implying 82% upside, as of this writing. Datadog stock trades at an enterprise-value- to-revenue multiple of about 13. The company disappointed investors with its outlook for slower-than-expected revenue growth and earnings growth in 2025.
Record-Breaking Fund Close Drives Expansion at Transom Capital
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Transom Capital Group has appointed Dana Goldstein to the newly created role of Head of Investor Relations and Marketing. Earlier this month, Transom successfully closed Transom Capital Fund IV LP , raising $675 million in capital commitments. In her new position, Ms.
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Nordic Capital closes €2bn fund
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Nordic Capital has successfully closed its latest fund, Evolution II, at its 2bn hard cap, exceeding its initial target of 1.4bn. The re-up rate is reported to have exceeded 100% by capital, with strong commitments from both existing investors and new entrants.
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The Smartest High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 20, 2025
As a result, most pay out very generous distributions, which are similar to dividends, but much of the payout is considered a return of capital. in enterprise-value- to- EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), the most common way to value these stocks. Start Your Mornings Smarter!
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Prediction: Nintendo Stock Will Soar After April 2
The Motley Fool
MARCH 10, 2025
Today, Nintendo stock trades at a market capitalization of $87 billion. At the end of 2024, it had around $18 billion in net cash on the balance sheet, which brings the company's enterprise value down to around $70 billion.
Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 45% of His Hedge Fund's $13.4 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Stocks
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 17, 2024
His hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, invests in high-quality businesses with stocks that Ackman feels have become mispriced relative to their intrinsic value. He then uses his sway as a large shareholder to influence management and unlock value. But Brookfield isn't just about making moves to attract more investment capital.
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3 Energy Pipeline Stocks Set to Benefit From Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2025
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JANUARY 11, 2025
Meanwhile, Enterprise Products Partners has entered more of a growth phase, beginning to ramp up capital expenditures ( capex ) given the growth opportunities it is seeing. Cheap stocks Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, and Williams all have strong growth ahead from increasing natural gas demand. Data by YCharts.
Bridgepoint finalises Eckoh acquisition to drive expansion and innovation
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 22, 2025
This acquisition represents the first deployment of capital from Bridgepoint Development Capitals latest fund, BDC V, which focuses on investing in high-growth businesses with enterprise values of up to 300m. The deal delisted Eckoh from the AIM market on the London Stock Exchange on 21 January 2025.
After Active Ownership, Sterling Exits Frontline Road Safety
Private Equity Professional
MARCH 11, 2025
The Sterling Group has sold Frontline Road Safety , a provider of pavement marking and related services, to Bain Capital. The Sterling Group invests in manufacturing, industrial services, and distribution companies, primarily corporate carve-outs and family businesses, with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $750 million.
May River Closes Carve Out, Forms Tusk Industrial
Private Equity Professional
APRIL 3, 2025
May River Capital has formed a new industrial flow control platform, Tusk Industrial , and has closed its first acquisition with the $110 million buy of the fluid handling business (Global Pump Solutions) of publicly traded CECO Environmental. EC M&A was the financial advisor to CECO and TD Securities advised May River Capital.
Vance Street Seals the Deal
Private Equity Professional
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Vance Street Capital has acquired System Seals , a Cleveland-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance sealing products. EdgePoint Capital Advisors was the financial advisor to System Seals, and debt financing for the acquisition was provided by BMO. 2024 Private Equity Professional | December 17, 2024
Stellex Buys Industrial Construction Services from Stone Arch
Private Equity Professional
JANUARY 20, 2025
Stellex Capital Management has acquired Industrial Construction Services (ICS), a provider of electrical services to industrial and commercial sectors, from Stone Arch Capital.
Rotating Machinery Services Switches Sponsors
Private Equity Professional
JANUARY 14, 2025
The firm targets companies with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $100 million and enterprise values up to $1 billion. billion in capital commitments, following its $2.75 billion in total capital commitments. In March 2023, Arcline closed its third fund with $4.5 billion second fund closure in January 2021.
Blackstone leads $2bn deal for majority stake in accountancy firm Citrin Cooperman
Private Equity Wire
JANUARY 9, 2025
Private investment giant Blackstone, in partnership with smaller investors, is acquiring a majority stake in Citrin Cooperman, a US accounting firm, in a deal that values the company at over $2bn, according to a report by the Financial Times. Private equity has driven a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the accounting sector.
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Pamlico Closes Fund Six at $1.75 Billion
Private Equity Professional
MARCH 11, 2025
Pamlico Capital has held an above target, hard cap, an oversubscribed final close of Pamlico Capital VI LP (PC VI) with $1.75 billion of capital. billion of capital. billion of capital. Pamlicos fifth fund closed in February 2020, also at its hard cap, with $1.4 billion in aggregate commitments since 2002.
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AEA and Battery Ventures Sell Sensor Maker to Arcline’s DwyerOmega
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The firm targets companies with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $100 million and enterprise values up to $1 billion. billion in capital commitments, following its earlier $2.75 Arcline’s third fund closed in March 2023, raising $4.5 billion fund closure in January 2021.
Align Recapitalizes AKS Engineering
Private Equity Professional
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Align Capital Partners has acquired AKS Engineering , a civil engineering and surveying consulting firm. Align Capital Partners typically invests between $20 million and $60 million in North American-based companies with EBITDA ranging from $3 million to $15 million and enterprise values of up to $150 million.
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This Unstoppable Telecom Giant Returned More Capital to Shareholders Than Both AT&T and Verizon Over the Past Year, and It Just Raised Its Dividend 35%
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NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The only caveat is this telecom giant is primarily using share repurchases in its capital-return program, something that's practically non-existent recently at Verizon and AT&T. T-Mobile's massive capital-return program could prove even better for shareholders than big cash dividends from its competition.
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Incline’s Ascent II Closes at $500 Million
Private Equity Professional
JANUARY 29, 2025
Incline Equity Partners has announced the above-target final closing of Incline Ascent Fund II LP (Ascent II), with $500 million in committed capital. billion of capital. The closing of Ascent II follows the firms October 2023 closing of Incline Equity Partners VI LP , which secured $1.9
Kano Laboratories Switches Sponsors
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. In November 2023, L Squared held the final closing of its fourth fund with $840 million of capital. 2024 Private Equity Professional | December 20, 2024
CenterOak Sees Green on Sale of Shamrock Environmental
Private Equity Professional
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Headquartered in Dallas, CenterOak makes equity investments ranging from $20 million to $150 million in companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $500 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $35 million. The firm focuses on sectors including business services, industrial services, and consumer services.
Vance Street Buys Prince Sterilization Services
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Vance Street Capital has acquired Prince Sterilization Services , a provider of contract medical device sterilization services. Debt financing for the transaction was provided by Apogem Capital and Bank of Montreal. Key sectors include medical technology, life sciences, industrial technology, and aerospace & defense.
KKR and Bain advance in Seven & i sale
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 27, 2024
KKR and Bain Capital have each submitted first-round bids exceeding $5bn for the non-core assets of Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. The offers surpass Seven & i’s expected enterprise value of JPY500bn an amount that includes debt.
Burlington Sells Sokol to French Strategic Buyer Solina
Private Equity Professional
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Burlington Capital Partners (BCP) has sold Sokol Custom Food Ingredients to Solina , a France-based global provider of ingredient solutions for the food industry. and European-based companies with enterprise values ranging from 100 million to 500 million. BCP acquired family-owned Sokolin September 2022. Astorg invests in U.S.
Vance Street Acquires Fumex
Private Equity Professional
JANUARY 6, 2025
Vance Street Capital has acquired Fumex Air Filtration Systems , a manufacturer of fume extraction equipment. With Vance Streets additional support and capital, Fumex will be able to invest in the business, accelerate its new product development, and continue to provide its customers with sought-after solutions.
Should Investors Still Buy Carnival Cruise Stock Right Now, Even After Shares Doubled?
The Motley Fool
MARCH 30, 2024
Investors can see Carnival's enterprise value below. The company's enterprise value peaked at $60 billion, and today's $50 billion is much closer to said peak. CCL Enterprise Value data by YCharts You could also look at it from an earnings perspective.
Is 3M Spinoff Solventum a Buy? (And What It Means for 3M Investors)
The Motley Fool
MAY 17, 2024
As for FCF, the added $400 million in interest expense increased capital spending and working capital requirements resulting from the spinoff, which means management estimates it will generate $700 million to $800 million in FCF in 2024. Management is candid that paying down debt is a strategic priority over the next two years.
Branford Buys Testek from Odyssey
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Branford Castle focuses on investing in companies with enterprise values up to $100 million and EBITDA of less than $15 million. Siguler Guff & Company is providing unitranche debt capital and equity to support Branford Castle’s acquisition of Testek.
Better Bitcoin Stock: MicroStrategy vs. Riot Platforms
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
That's more than 40% of MicroStrategy's current enterprise value of $9.4 The bulls argue that MicroStrategy's enterprise value will eventually soar as it continues to buy BTC and stabilize its software business. And with an enterprise value of $2.9 billion in its latest quarter.
Nordic Capital acquires SaaS fintech Zafin
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Nordic Capital is to acquire a majority stake in Zafin, a provider of SaaS core modernisation and transformation solutions for financial institutions around the world. Nordic Capital has over 30 years of experience accelerating the growth of technology companies. billion in the month of January, marking a 15 per.
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Better Bitcoin Stock: MicroStrategy vs. Marathon Digital
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Both stocks benefited from Bitcoin's recovery, but investors seemed more impressed by MicroStrategy's simple strategy of accumulating it than Marathon's capital-intensive approach of mining it. MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings now account for 30% of its enterprise value of $46.9 That's 35% of its enterprise value of $4.83
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock While It's Below $465?
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 14, 2024
It generates a lot of cash through its wholly owned subsidiaries, and it invests a lot of that capital back into its investment portfolio and short-term treasuries. With an enterprise value of $1.01 If it trades at 20 times that figure, its enterprise value would roughly double to $2 trillion by the end of the decade.
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Prediction: This Will Be Pfizer's Next Big Move
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JULY 29, 2024
Pfizer is so well-capitalized, in fact, that it could afford to buy more than one of the leading biotechs developing anti-obesity medicines. Check out this chart describing the enterprise value (EV) of players like Viking Therapeutics , Altimmune , Structure Therapeutics , and Zealand Pharma : ALT Enterprise Value data by YCharts.
3 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Amid the Stock Market Sell-Off
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AUGUST 17, 2024
Amazon goes through cycles of investments and scaling to capitalize on its investments. But while those capital expenditures hit upfront, it takes time for Microsoft to deploy all those chips and get its servers up and running and ready for Azure customers. Its enterprise value is over 10 times analysts' sales estimates for next year.
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4 Small-Cap Value Stocks That Could Go Parabolic
The Motley Fool
MAY 16, 2024
Consequently, some small-cap stocks are currently trading at negative enterprise values -- a rare occurrence. Identifying potential winners Here are four small-cap value stocks that could rebound sharply in response to rate cuts later in 2024 or early 2025. Four small-cap growth stocks to watch 1.
Prediction: Energy Transfer Stock Will Nearly Double in 5 Years
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 24, 2024
billion in growth capital expenditures (capex) on new projects. Multiple expansion opportunities From a valuation perspective, Energy Transfer is the cheapest stock among its master limited partnership (MLP) midstream peers, trading at 8x on a forward enterprise value -to-adjusted EBITDA basis. billion to $3.5 billion $15.88
Why Cracker Barrel Stock Dropped Like a Rock Today
The Motley Fool
MAY 17, 2024
Capital expenditures are expected to rise through fiscal 2027. As of this writing, the company has an enterprise value (EV) of $1.7 Management thinks it can fix Cracker Barrel's business. For perspective, it had less than $300 million in its fiscal 2023. billion, according to YCharts.
3 Under-the-Radar Value AI Stocks With Market-Beating Potential
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MARCH 20, 2025
Alongside the other two featured stocks, Johnson Controls trades on an undemanding ratio of enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) and is worth picking up on a dip. Whichever way you look at it, the key driver of its near- to mid-term growth is data center capital spending.
Will Delta Air Lines Stock Take Flight in 2024?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 22, 2024
This brings its enterprise value up to around $37 billion compared to its market cap of $24 billion. On top of this, airlines are capital-intensive and generally struggle to convert earnings to free cash flow. But investors should know the company does have a lot of debt on its balance sheet.
Planet Labs Stock Isn't Living Up to Its Promises
The Motley Fool
JUNE 19, 2023
It does mean, however, that at a current market capitalization of $941 million, Planet Labs stock now trades for only 4.6x Also noteworthy: According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence , if you net out Planet Labs' cash and debt, the company's enterprise value drops to just $591 million -- less than 3x trailing-12-month sales.
Why MicroStrategy Stock Tanked by 11% on Thursday
The Motley Fool
MARCH 28, 2024
Short the stock now, says investment firm Kerrisdale Capital, an investment firm based in New York City, published a report lambasting MicroStrategy while recommending that investors go long on Bitcoin. As a result, MicroStrategy's share price fell at a double-digit rate, closing more than 11% lower.
Where Will Nikola Corporation Stock Be in 1 Year?
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
At its peak, Nikola had an enterprise value of $28.7 Instead, it was being valued based entirely on the ambitious production targets it set during its pre-merger presentation in March 2020. The best-case scenario for Nikola Nikola could struggle to stay solvent over the next 12 months, but its low enterprise value of $1.15
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