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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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BMS launches Beeline Medicines with $300M Bain Capital backing

Bristol Myers Squibb has spun out a new biotech, Beeline Medicines, receiving $300 million from Bain Capital. The startup starts with five assets, including the TLR7/8 blocker afimetoran, which has fast‑track designation for systemic lupus erythematosus.

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By the numbers: KKR purchases $820M of Samsung SDS convertible bonds

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Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) will hold a shareholder vote on May 6, 2026 to approve a merger with GT Silver BidCo, an affiliate of Permira Investors. If approved, each CWAN Class A share converts into a right to receive $24.55 in cash, translating to $2,455 per standard options contract. The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) will adjust all CWAN options to cash‑settlement, with the adjustment expected in Q2 2026. Under OCC Rule 807, the expiration dates of affected option series will be accelerated.

Source: OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) – Information Memos

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SS&C Intralinks DealCentre AI Vs. Datasite: Which Platform Is Built for the Future of Dealmaking?

Deal teams are moving beyond virtual data rooms toward platforms that support the full deal lifecycle. Here’s how Intralinks DealCentre AI and Datasite compare. The post SS&C Intralinks DealCentre AI vs. Datasite: Which platform is built for the future of dealmaking? appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Iron Path-Backed CPIhealth Picks up Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists and Serenity Surgical Center

CPI is a US-based interventional pain management platform. The post Iron Path-backed CPIhealth picks up Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists and Serenity Surgical Center appeared first on PE Hub.

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HIG Capital Snaps up Inventus Power

Inventus serves myriad markets that include military, medical, industrial/fleet, and consumer applications. The post HIG Capital snaps up Inventus Power appeared first on PE Hub.

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Leidos Sheds Security Screening Unit in Agreement with Analogic

The transaction moves 1,500 employees and $625 million in revenue to the Altaris-owned imaging tech company.

Washington Technology

M&A in the High Protein Market

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KKR to Purchase $820M of Samsung SDS Convertible Bonds

Private‑equity firm KKR announced it will purchase $820 million of convertible bonds issued by Samsung SDS, a South Korean information‑technology services provider. The bond purchase provides Samsung SDS with financing and boosted its shares by 20% on the news. The deal was reported on April 15, 2026.

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Thread by @Officialjoshli

10 industries serious operators quietly consolidate: – radiology networks – waste management – trucking fleets – medical labs – pest control – senior care – cold storage – commercial cleaning – security firms – HVAC groups

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Tweet by @DavidPoland

Well, this is good news. And really, the best chance to kill the Paramount purchase of WBD would be for the Saudis to pull their investment. So hope on another front. LIV Golf Facing Imminent Closure as Saudi Backers Weigh Pulling Funding https://t.co/KJeHsmQmDE

by David Poland•