Private Equity Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2023
EQT AB is leading the bidding as private equity firms compete for a stake in the media rights business of the Bundesliga, Germany’s main football competition, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Nordic investment firm has so far presented the highest offer with an initial proposal valuing the unit at about €12.7bn ($14bn), according to the people.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to grow at an exponential rate in the coming years. Analysts estimate that by 2030, two out of every three cars sold globally will be an EV. With such drastic growth, a slew of manufacturers have entered the EV race in an attempt to stake their claim. One of those is start-up Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN).
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Private Equity Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2023
A private equity consortium led by Insight Partners and Clearlake Capital Group is in advanced talks to take data analytics software company Alteryx (AYX.N) private for around $5bn, including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The deal would come as fierce competition from big rivals such as Microsoft (MSFT.O) and Oracle (ORCL.N), as well as setbacks in winning new business, have suppressed Alteryx’s valuation and made it an acquisition target.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Warren Buffett manages a massive stock portfolio worth about $366 billion for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , but he's been slowly culling his equity positions in 2023. The Oracle of Omaha and his team sold $32.8 billion worth of shares during the first nine months of the year, and spent just $9.1 billion purchasing new shares in that same period.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The purchase price is $350 million. The post Long Ridge to exit medical insurance claim settlements administrator Ametros appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Social Security is a vital source of income for millions of retirees, and many workers will one day depend on benefits. Yet Americans consistently score poorly on quizzes assessing their knowledge of Social Security, including aspects of the program that impact their income on an annual basis. For instance, Social Security benefits will get a cost-of-living increase in 2024, and some workers will pay more taxes into the Social Security program.
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The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The start of a new year is a good time to focus on financial matters. And it pays to carve out some time at the beginning of 2024 to tackle a few key retirement moves. This holds true whether you're a few years away from wrapping up your career or still have decades to go. Here are a few specific tasks worth tackling in January. 1. Increase your retirement savings rate Getting a raise at work isn't a given.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Vista signed two platform investments, TRG Screen and Energy Exemplar, in H2 despite the deal downturn. The post Vista’s Patrick Severson: Promising enterprise software sectors in 2024 include cybersecurity, energy transition, healthcare IT appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Image source: Getty Images As we get closer to Dec. 25, you may still have a few gifts left to buy. But don't feel discouraged; there's still time to shop for presents your favorite people will adore. Before shopping online or driving to the mall, consider which retailers will have what you need. Not every retailer offers fast shipping or is open late, so keep that in mind to ensure your expectations are realistic.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Fund VI's limited partners include including public and private pension plans, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and family offices. The post TorQuest Partners racks up $2.1bn for sixth fund appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) tracks 30 large U.S. stocks. Inclusion is limited to companies that have excellent reputations, demonstrate sustained growth, and generate widespread interest among investors. To that end, the index is commonly regarded as a collection of blue chip stocks, though it also serves as one of three major barometers for the overall U.S. stock market, with the other two being the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXI
PE Hub
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Headquartered in Houma, Louisiana, Cardiovascular Logistics is a cardiovascular platform. The post Lee Equity-backed Cardiovascular Logistics taps Leonard as chief compliance officer appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
If you ask people what concerns they have about retirement, many will likely point to health issues cropping up. But there's another concern that tends to plague retirees, and it's running out of money. The unfortunate reality is that there's no 401(k) or IRA balance that guarantees that your money won't run out. You could whittle a $3 million nest egg down to $0 if you aren't careful enough.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 15, 2023
KKR releases its 2024 global macro outlook. The post KKR identifies industrial automation, worker reskilling, AI, decarbonization as mega themes; Vista still likes enterprise software appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) and Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) represent two different ways to invest in Bitcoin 's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally of about 150% this year. MicroStrategy is a software company that started hoarding Bitcoin over the past three years. Riot is a leading Bitcoin mining company that mines BTC with its massive fleet of high-end miners.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Based in Maryland, Trend is a provider of healthcare credit balance management and payment accuracy solutions. The post Lone View Capital-backed TREND Health Partners buys healthcare tech firm Advent appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The last couple of years have been brutal for social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). After spending billions on its metaverse ambitions, Meta lost sight of its core advertising business -- and investors didn't like that. Specifically, famed venture capitalist Brad Gerstner of Altimeter Capital wrote an open letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the board of directors, urging the company to "get fit.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The JV will focus on the development and management of more than 500 MW of solar and battery projects. The post Stonepeak-backed Peak Energy forms JV with Korean renewable developer TOPINFRA appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Bill Ackman is one of the best investors of our generation and he controls a $10 billion portfolio at Pershing Square. But this isn't just any portfolio, it's incredibly concentrated into only seven stocks and six companies. In this video, Travis Hoium goes through Ackman's portfolio and what he might be seeing in the allocations being made. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Dec. 12, 2023.
Private Equity Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Embattled luxury retailer Farfetch is reportedly in talks with private equity giants mainly Apollo Global Management, over a fundraising package. The London-headquartered firm is having a torrid time on New York’s public markets after announcing it wouldn’t publish third quarter results. Sky News’ Mark Kleinman reported that the firm is in talks with Apollo, amongst other players, as it looks to shore up its balance sheet.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Investing in the stock market is one of the easiest and most effective ways to build life-changing wealth, but choosing the right investments is critical. Some investments promise to make you rich overnight, but they carry so much risk you're likely to lose more than you gain. Other investments may be extremely low-risk but experience such low returns it's difficult to grow your savings.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Robert Kiyosaki wrote one of the most-read personal finance books of all time — Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I read it early on in my career. It never really did it for me but I can see why people latch onto the allegory he shares about learning the right financial habits. It’s a good thing to get people interested in personal finance because no one teaches you this stuff.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Signing a mortgage today is not the same as signing a mortgage three years ago. In 2020, mortgage lenders were offering almost ridiculously low interest rates to entice buyers during a financial crisis. But mortgage rates have hovered around 7% for much of 2023. And when you combine that with elevated home prices, it has the makings of a real affordability crisis.
Private Equity Professional
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Comvest Partners has closed the sale of Systems Control, a manufacturer of substation control systems, to publicly traded Hubbell at an enterprise value of $1.1 billion. Comvest acquired System Control in March 2018 from David Brule, the majority shareholder of Systems Control. Systems Control specializes in engineering and manufacturing of equipment enclosures, control and relay… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) is the top healthcare stock in the world, with a valuation of around $550 billion. Its recently approved weight-loss treatment Zepbound has unlocked a new and exciting growth opportunity for the business. What should investors expect from Eli Lilly over the next five years, and is the stock still worth investing in despite its high valuation?
Private Equity Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2023
TorQuest Partners, a Toronto -based private equity firm founded in 2002, today announced the final closing of TorQuest Partners Fund VI, with $2.1bn of committed capital from external investors. Fund VI will continue to apply the firm’s successful middle-market investment and operating strategy of partnering closely with management teams to create value through improved governance, strategic change, operational enhancements, growth capital investment and the successful integration of ac
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Growth stocks are having a big week in the markets. Some of the more speculative plays that depend on access to affordable capital are leading the way. One of those speculative companies is electric heavy truck maker Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA). The leading market indexes rose more than 2.5% this week, as of early Friday. Yet Nikola shares have skyrocketed nearly 30%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Private Equity Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Unilever Plc (ULVR.L) is in advanced talks to sell Elida Beauty, a division that includes non-core beauty and personal care brands such as Q-Tips and Impulse, to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Elida’s brands also include Caress, TIGI, Timotei, Monsavon, St. Ives, Zwitsal, Ponds, Brut, Moussel, Alberto Balsam and Matey.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) received great news last week. Its gene-editing therapy, which it has been developing with Vertex Pharmaceuticals , obtained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for sickle cell disease. It's a turning point for the business, which now has its first approved product. But what's next for the business, and where does CRISPR Therapeutics go from here?
Private Equity Professional
DECEMBER 15, 2023
TAS Environmental Services (TAS), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has added on with the buy of Environmental Concepts & Services (ECS). Blue Point acquired TAS, a provider of environmental and industrial services, in May 2019 from TEAM Partners. ECS is a specialized provider of waste transportation, non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal services… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Social Security will go down as one of the most important social programs in U.S. history. For millions of Americans, it's their financial lifeline in retirement, providing guaranteed income during people's golden years. As we near the end of 2023, it's never too early to start understanding and planning for upcoming changes to Social Security and how much it may impact your planning.
Private Equity Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte and KKR & Co. have joined a loan deal for Silver Lake Management LLC’s TEG Pty Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. The unitranche loan of around $635m has a five-year tenor and a margin of 550 basis points, one of the people said, in line with Bloomberg’s report in November.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Passive income isn't hard to find in the stock market. Dividend stocks provide truly passive cash flow in the form of quarterly or annual payments that often increase with each passing year. Income investors can also use those regular payments to supercharge overall returns if they choose to automatically reinvest them. That way, you can accumulate more shares during market downturns and fewer shares when stocks are rallying.
Private Equity Professional
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Harvest Partners has acquired Road Safety Services from Parallel49 Equity. Omaha-headquartered Road Safety Services (RSS) was formed by Parallel49 in November 2017 to acquire Minnesota-based Sir Lines-a-Lot, a provider of road safety services, including pavement marking and related services. Parallel49 and RSS then added to its platform with the buys of Virginia-based Mullens Markings (September… This content is for members only.
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