Leidos Carves Out Security Unit in Joint Venture with Analogic
Leidos announced a joint venture with Analogic, backed by investment firm Altaris, to spin off its Security Enterprise Solutions unit. The deal transfers 1,500 employees and $625 million in revenue, with Analogic holding 58.5% of the new entity and Leidos retaining 41.5%. The transaction, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Acumetis Launches as Integrated Life Sciences Commercialization Firm, Backed by DFW Capital
Acumetis, a new global commercialization firm for life sciences, launched today after merging five specialist consultancies – Herspiegel, Adivo Associates, Decisive Consulting, Fiecon, and Sixsense Strategy Group. Backed by private equity firm DFW Capital, the company will employ over 350...
Leeds Equity Partners Closes $1.9bn Eighth Flagship Fund, Raising AUM to $7bn
Leeds Equity Partners announced the final close of its eighth flagship private equity fund, raising $1.9bn. The new capital brings the firm's assets under management to $7bn. The fund will focus on investments in the knowledge industries sector.
Marsh Unit Mercer Raises $3.8bn for Final Close of Its Eighth Alternatives Fund
Marsh's Mercer unit has secured more than $3.8bn in commitments to close its eighth alternatives fund, which will invest in private equity, debt, infrastructure and real estate. The final close marks the completion of the fundraising round, providing investors access...
Bridgepoint-Backed Alpha FMC to Acquire JPSB
Alpha FMC, a consulting firm backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint, announced it will acquire JPSB Group, a specialist SimCorp-focused technology consulting and implementation firm. The acquisition terms were not disclosed.
Aksìa-Backed Fornaio Del Casale Acquires Three Add‑on Companies
Italian bakery group Fornaio del Casale, backed by private equity firm Aksìa, announced the acquisition of three add‑on businesses to expand its product portfolio and market reach. The deals were disclosed without financial terms.
Ares Real Estate Funds to Acquire Whitestone REIT for $1.7B
Ares Real Estate Funds announced a merger agreement to acquire Whitestone REIT in an all‑cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion, paying $19 per share. The deal includes Whitestone’s portfolio of 56 retail properties and is expected to close in Q3 2026.
Grain Management Makes Preferred-Equity Investment in Data Realty Holding, Owner of Prime Data Centers
Grain Management announced a completed preferred‑equity investment in Data Realty Holding Corp., the controlling shareholder of Prime Data Centers. The deal provides structured, long‑term capital to support Prime’s expansion across the US and Europe. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Intermedia Acquired by Private Equity Firm 26North in Undisclosed Deal
Intermedia, a cloud communications specialist, has been acquired by New York City‑based private‑equity firm 26North. The acquisition, announced on April 8, 2026, is expected to close in Q2 2026, with financial terms undisclosed. The deal will bring fresh capital while preserving Intermedia's reseller‑first...
Agilitas Private Equity to Sell Integris Composites to Triton Partners
Agilitas Private Equity announced it will sell its portfolio company Integris Composites to Triton Partners, pending regulatory approvals. Integris, a provider of high‑performance survivability composite solutions for land, air and naval platforms, has expanded globally under Agilitas' ownership. Financial terms...
RBC Leads $1.1bn Loan for ECP's EnergySolutions Deal
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is leading a $1.1bn loan facility for Energy Capital Partners (ECP) to finance its acquisition of EnergySolutions. The debt financing underscores RBC's role in supporting large-scale energy sector transactions and highlights ECP's continued expansion in...
Netley Capital Raises Commitments, Expanding Deployable Capital to $825M
Netley Capital, a pioneer in private equity tertiary investments, announced that it has secured additional commitments, bringing its deployable capital to roughly $825 million. The new capital will support its strategy across North America. The announcement was made on April...
Sixth Street Acquires Majority Stake in Sunderland AFC Women
Sixth Street, through its Bay Collective platform, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women, with Sunderland AFC retaining a minority share. The transaction marks Sixth Street's first investment in UK women's football and expands its sports...
Francisco Partners to Acquire Blackline Safety Corp in $850M Take-Private Deal
Private equity firm Francisco Partners announced a deal to take Blackline Safety Corp private for $850 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
154 Partners Raises $400M for Its Inaugural Fund
Former Blackstone partners Isaac Harrouche and Mike Berlin have closed the inaugural fund for their new firm, 154 Partners, raising $400 million. The fund, launched in January 2025, marks the duo’s first independent investment vehicle. The capital raise was announced...
