Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

International hedge funds and private equity firms are increasingly investing in Lloyds of Londons tax-exempt investment vehicle, as the 300-year-old UK institution expands its efforts to attract global investors, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

International Business Machines has agreed to sell its weather business to private equity firm Francisco Partners for an undisclosed sum, the technology services giant said on Tuesday.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

True Religion announced on Tuesday that private equity firm Acon Investments has acquired a majority stake in the company. Specifically, the 40-year-old Japanese menswear label Kapital was acquired by LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton. Source: Business of Fashion Can’t stop reading?

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PE Hub

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post Payment tech offers everything private equity firms like GTCR love appeared first on PE Hub. All commerce ultimately requires payment, so the space is always highly relevant and evolving,' said GTCR's Aaron Cohen.

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Private Equity Info

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Using data from our M&A database , we identified the leading Private Equity firms by number of deals closed in 2024, categorized by the typical deal size that the firms close.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The stock was jumping last week on rumors that a private equity firm may be buying the company. Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) stock looks to have finally received some much-needed bullishness from investors. But before you jump in and decide to take a chance on this beaten-down stock, there are some things to consider.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

GIP, a private equity firm managing over $100bn in assets, owns stakes in Gatwick Airport and offshore wind projects. OpenAI has added Adebayo Ogunlesi, CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners, to its board. Ogunlesi will help the company secure the infrastructure needed to advance artificial intelligence development.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Read more: [link] Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of Versace through his investment firm, Nessifashion. The $6bn sale of the iconic Italian brand, owned by Capri Holdings, has attracted high-profile bidders, including Prada Group, Investcorp, and private equity firm Permira.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The beaten-down retail pharmacy rallied on rumors it might get bought out by a private equity firm. Private equity to the rescue? Today, The Wall Street Journal reported that private equity firm Sycamore Partners has been in talks with Walgreens regarding a potential buyout.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

The move follows the restructuring deal that saw CEO Mathias Doepfner and Friede Springer take control of the media segment, including Bild and Politico, while private equity firm KKR and co-investor CPPIB acquired 90% of the classified business, comprising job site StepStone and real estate ads platform Aviv.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners bought a 22% stake in BrewDog in 2017 for around 213m. Read more Serie A’s Hellas Verona acquired by Texan private equity firm Presidio Investors Hellas Verona, a Serie A football club, has been acquired by Presidio Investors, a private equity.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

These entities share an address with BC Partners London office, and their listed director matches the name of Michael Chang, the firms New York-based co-head of healthcare. KKRs buyout of Fuji Soft is set to become Japans largest take-private deal this year, according to LSEG data. Read more here. Read more here.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Private equity firms have driven buyout activity to $133bn in 2024, a 78% increase compared to the previous year. Key deals during the year included a $6.9bn investment in Hargreaves Lansdown and a $5.5bn acquisition of cybersecurity firm Darktrace by Thoma Bravo.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Private equity firms are increasingly using continuation funds to extend ownership of portfolio companies. They give private equity firms the flexibility to address operational challenges and wait for favourable market conditions before exiting investments.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

HBXs flotation could boost confidence among private equity firms looking to exit portfolio investments through public markets. Read more HBX Targets 725m in Spanish IPO to revive Europes public listings market HBX Group, a private equity-owned hotel room wholesaler, plans to raise up to 725m through an IPO.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The private equity firm has engaged financial advisors Moelis & Co and RBC Capital to oversee the process, which is expected to begin in the coming weeks. Sources indicate that Rocket Software could be valued between $8bn and $10bn, with private equity firms likely to compete for the asset.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

Polish laboratory operator Diagnostyka SA, backed by private equity firm Mid Europa Partners, is gearing up for an IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Read more PE-backed Diagnostyka targets $1.2bn valuation with Warsaw IPO Polish laboratory operator Diagnostyka SA, backed by private equity firm Mid Europa Partners, is.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Directional Capital, a private equity firm, is in advanced discussions to acquire Pizza Hut UKs restaurant operations. Read more Capital D invests in retail tech innovator GoWish Capital D, a private equity fund manager, has made a strategic investment in GoWish, a leading.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 7, 2025

Read more Blackstone leads $2bn deal for PE-owned accounting firm A Blackstone-led investor group is acquiring a majority stake in US accounting firm Citrin. Billion Loan for AirTrunk Bid Private equity firm Blackstone Inc. read more US Pipeline Operator ONEOK Inks Two Deals for $5.9

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Romanian private equity firm Morphosis Capital also participated in the round, acquiring a minority stake. Find out more about private equity investments and financing in the CEE area by joining the Private Equity Conference in Warsaw in May 2025.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 18, 2025

This move aligns with the firm’s strategy to support the transition to a more sustainable energy future while ensuring grid reliability. This transaction underscores the growing interest of private equity firms in the energy sector, particularly in assets that can provide stable returns while contributing to the energy transition.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Such mega-deals are increasingly critical as private equity firms navigate a slow exit environment. private equity transactions exceeded $10bn, including GTCR and Apax Partners $13.45bn sale of AssuredPartners and Home Depots $18.25bn acquisition of SRS Distribution. Between 2020 and 2024, only 27 U.S.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 8, 2025

The founder of Newbury Partners, Richard Lichter, has started a new venture to support small private equity firms struggling with fundraising gaps. This is due to the sluggish fundraising environment, which has impacted even strong firms with excellent track records.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Arctos Partners, through its $9.9bn AUM Arctos Sports division, has acquired a 10% stake in the Buffalo Bills, becoming one of the first private equity firms to invest in an NFL team. This follows recent NFL rule changes allowing PE firms to hold up to 10% stakes in franchises. Dodgers, and Paris Saint-Germain F.C.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

The group combines the firms corporate finance, leveraged finance, and equity capital markets teams into one unit. The new group aims to provide tailored solutions for private equity firms. These include innovative financing options across debt, equity, and hybrid instruments.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 10, 2025

Source: Brand Equity Can’t stop reading? Read more BEO Investments launches $100m real estate investment funds BEO Investments LLC, a Miami-based private equity firm, has launched three investment funds. read more Apollo mulls $9.5bn stake in Seven & i acquisition Apollo Global Management Inc.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 10, 2025

BEO Investments LLC, a Miami-based private equity firm, has launched three investment funds tailored to meet the needs of its accredited clients. Read more BEO Investments launches $100m real estate investment funds BEO Investments LLC, a Miami-based private equity firm, has launched three investment funds.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sky Island Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, closed its second fund, Sky Island Capital Fund II, securing $300m in commitments. Read more Florida-based Palm Peak Capital acquires Pacific Shoring in first investment deal Palm Peak Capital, a private equity firm launched in 2024 by former Sun Capital Partners.

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MARCH 19, 2025

The private equity firm is negotiating the acquisition of the unit, which oversees approximately 400bn ($436bn) in assets, Bloomberg reports. Discussions have progressed significantly, and the deal could be completed in the coming weeks.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The potential sale could mark a historic milestone in NFL ownership, particularly as private equity firms continue their push into professional sports investments. With strong investor appetite for high-value sports assets, private equity firms are expected to take a keen interest in the Giants minority stake sale.

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MARCH 10, 2025

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Investcorp has been chosen by Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP), one of Malaysias largest pension funds, to manage a $110m special managed account focused on private equity. KWAP, with over $36bn in assets, selected Investcorp from a field of more than 100 global private equity firms.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Ardian, the French private equity firm, has closed its latest mid-cap growth fund, Ardian Expansion Fund VI, at 3.2bn, surpassing its target by 10%. Read more Ardian closes 3.2bn fund to drive growth in European mid-cap companies Ardian, the French private equity firm, has closed its latest mid-cap growth fund, Ardian.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

A consortium of private credit funds, including Antares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, KKR, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has agreed to take control of Alacrity. BlackRock had previously acquired a controlling stake in the business from private equity firm Kohlberg & Company in February 2023.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While economic conditions led to modest growth in advisory and tax services, the firms audit practice achieved strong performance gains throughout the year. Source: Insider Media If you think we missed any important news, please do not hesitate to contact us at news@pe-insights.com.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

The oversubscribed fund attracted significant backing from both returning and new investors, highlighting strong demand for the middle-market private equity firms focused investment strategy. Pamlico targets equity investments between $50m and $200m in high-growth companies across North America.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Read more Stonepeak acquires Boundary Street Capital to expand credit offerings Stonepeak, a global investment firm managing $72bn in assets, has acquired Boundary Street.

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