Private Equity Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

BC Partners recently dropped out of the auction to buy WGSN due to concerns over the seller’s expectations on price, three sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The London-based private equity firm was in the second stage of bidding for WGSN, which has a price tag of 800 million pounds ($1.02

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Private Equity Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Swedish private equity firm EQT Partners is poised to sign on the dotted line to acquire one of Australia’s largest veterinary chains, VetPartners. Street Talk can reveal EQT dealmakers, Frank Heckes and David Forde, have agreed terms with sell-side adviser Jefferies and the buyout firm has been anointed preferred bidder.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Focus Financial Partners said Thursday it has closed on the sale of the company to private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier and Rice and Stone Point Capital for more than $7bn in cash. The deal takes Focus private, and its common stock has ceased trading on the NASDAQ. KKR has exited its position in Focus.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

European private equity firm Astorg, is to acquire a 51% stake in Sofico, a provider of software solutions & services for the automotive leasing and mobility industry, with company founders Gémar Hompes and Piet Maes and investor Apheon, all significantly reinvesting in the business.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 4, 2023

NPV ESG expects to secure commitments from additional investors in its second close later this year, with several investors currently active in due diligence. Source: Private Equity Wire Can’t stop reading? Investors in NPV ESG include KLP, a German occupational pension fund, and a large Nordic pension fund.

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Private Equity Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The private equity firm is in discussions with Global Switch’s Chinese owners about a potential deal, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. An agreement could be reached in the coming months depending on the outcome of the due diligence, the people said.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Armen, an investment firm focused on acquiring stakes in private equity firms, has appointed Dominicus von Neree as Director of Investor Relations and Paul Kucerin as Managing Director, Head of DACH Investment, in its team in Germany.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

controlling stake in Israel’s largest cellphone operator. In the next two weeks, Fortissimo, managed by Yuval Cohen, will receive exclusivity for the acquisition of control of Cellcom, headed by CEO Daniel Sapir, and will perform a targeted due diligence. At the end of these two weeks, the deal should be finalized.

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Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

Private Equity Private equity is a form of alternative investment that involves investing in privately-held companies. It encompasses strategies such as venture capital, leveraged buyouts and investing directly in publicly-traded private equity firms.

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Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

Private Equity Private equity is a form of alternative investment that involves investing in privately-held companies. It encompasses strategies such as venture capital, leveraged buyouts and investing directly in publicly-traded private equity firms.

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Axial

DECEMBER 16, 2024

These buyers can include private equity firms, family offices, independent sponsors, holding companies, search funds, or individual investors. When creating a profile for your ideal financial buyer, its important to understand the distinction between private equity and whats known as patient capital.

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Pension Pulse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Our job is due diligence, and for deals that require a level of speed that makes the due diligence difficult, well, we won’t do the deal. As Suyi states above, they don't need to sale stakes in companies they like a lot, they can buy them and carry them of their book and ride out cycles.

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Trivest Partners

JANUARY 16, 2024

I’ve invested in media, telecom, healthcare, franchises, real estate, and assorted other sectors throughout my career as part of large funds (ABRY Partners), my own fund (Avalon Equity Partners), individual investments, and various partnerships with other seasoned private equity investors.

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Pension Pulse

MAY 8, 2023

Shannon Rebolledo staked out the parking lot as JBS left and PSSI came in. For all the years the investigation found child labor, PSSI has been owned by Wall Street's Blackstone--the largest private equity firm in the world. Up all night' at the JBS slaughterhouse--an immense plant that produces 5% of the beef in America.

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Axial

MAY 4, 2023

Our team has advised on over $2 billion of successful transactions with private equity firms, high net-worth individuals, and public companies. Our clients are privately-held businesses in a variety of industries throughout North America.” Our fees are 100% performance based paid at close of transaction.”

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 7, 2023

Private equity firm TPG Inc. billion following exclusive due diligence, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm proposed a revised takeover offer of around A$12.70 stake in the business, an InvoCare statement to the exchange on May 10 showed. of around A$1.83 billion ($1.21

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Within about 90 days, it became apparent to me that we had not done sufficient reversed due diligence on our acquirer. This idea of reversed due diligence is like they're asking a bunch of questions trying to figure out who you are and where you fit with cultures like all those things. We managed to still sign and close.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 20, 2025

Read more Update: Insignia Financial grants limited due diligence to CC Capital for A$4.60 read more Private equity owner of ASDA strikes 1bn deal to acquire majority stake in CorpAcq TDR Capital, the private equity firm and co-owner of Asda, struck a deal to acquire a majority.

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Pension Pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Invested £93 million in a debt facility to Vårgrønn, owner of a 20% stake in Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which is an offshore wind farm currently under construction, located off the coast of the U.K. based private equity firm focused on buyout and growth opportunities. STAR Capital is a mid-market, U.K.-based

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 20, 2025

TDR Capital, the private equity firm and co-owner of Asda, struck a deal to acquire a majority stake in CorpAcq, a UK-based company specialising in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Read more Update: Insignia Financial grants limited due diligence to CC Capital for A$4.60

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to a letter sent to Fuji Soft’s board on Monday, the US private equity firm is urging Fuji Soft to seek an injunction in order to stop Bain Capital’s alleged violation of an NDA, in light of a public battle between the two PE giants over the acquisition of the $4 billion Japanese software company.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

KKRs buyout of Fuji Soft is set to become Japans largest take-private deal this year, according to LSEG data. The private equity firm pursued an unconventional two-stage acquisition process, repeatedly raising its offer in response to Bains competing bids.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 20, 2025

In 2019, WPP sold a 60% stake in Kantar Group to Bain Capital, valuing the business at 3.2bn. Under CEO Mark Read, WPP has restructured and streamlined its operations, including the sale of a 50% stake in FGS Global to KKR for 604m. Read more Update: Insignia Financial grants limited due diligence to CC Capital for A$4.60

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Although the private equity firm did not disclose financial details, de Bruin noted that the company has transformed from a founder-led business into a market-leading healthtech platform. The sale process attracted strong interest from both strategic buyers and private equity sponsors.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Despite this momentum, Insignia has warned that granting both bidders limited due diligence does not guarantee a binding or board-approved offer. The firm is an attractive target for private equity investors seeking exposure to Australias lucrative AUD4.1tn superannuation market. in early trading to AUD4.55.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sign Up For Free Given Buffett and Berkshire's success, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on Berkshire's massive $300 billion equities portfolio for new investment ideas. Make sure to do your own due diligence and not buy blindly.) Should you buy Berkshire's three worst-performing stocks over the past decade?

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Axial

MARCH 20, 2025

Financial buyers are made up of private equity firms, hedge funds, independent sponsors, family offices, search funds, and high-net-worth individuals. Out of those 12 potential buyers, the highest bid came from a private equity firm (a financial buyer) , not a strategic buyer.

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Pension Pulse

MARCH 20, 2025

This includes selling an equity stake in New Zealands mobile tower company Connexa and acquiring a co-control stake in Stockholm-based financial adviser Max Matthiessen from private equity firm Nordic Capital. Signed an agreement to sell an equity stake in Connexa, New Zealands largest mobile network.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

operations, opening a new window of opportunity for private equity firms and other U.S.-based Private equity players such as Blackstone, Andreessen Horowitz, General Atlantic, and Susquehanna International Group have all been linked to ongoing efforts to acquire TikToks U.S. Can`t stop reading?

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