Harbor IT Bets On Deep Integration, Cybersecurity To Win Midmarket Clients
Harbor IT, backed by Worklyn Partners, has completed ten acquisitions of highly specialized managed service providers and is rebuilding them into a single, integrated platform for mid‑market firms. The company is now concentrating on three verticals—critical infrastructure, private‑equity portfolio companies, and healthcare—while making cybersecurity a core, mandatory component of every offering. Lieberman says the strategy lets Harbor IT cross‑sell 10‑15 specialized capabilities as a one‑stop shop, turning IT from a cost center into a driver of enterprise value.
Hologic CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire After Go-Private Deal
Hologic announced that CEO Steve MacMillan will retire as the company completes a Blackstone‑TPG go‑private transaction valued at $18.3 billion. The deal, which received all regulatory approvals, will close Tuesday and delist Hologic from Nasdaq, paying shareholders $76 per share plus...
Swedish EV Charging Provider Milepost Acquires Mer’s AC Charging Stations
Swedish EV charging operator Milepost has purchased Mer’s portfolio of roughly 250 AC charging stations, extending its network from Åre to Malmö. The acquired sites mainly deliver 22 kW power, with a handful capable of 50 kW, and will be integrated by...
Neurocrine to Acquire Prader-Will Drug in $2.9B Soleno Buyout
Neurocrine Biosciences agreed to acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion, securing the rare‑disease drug Vykat XR. Vykat generated $190 million in 2025 sales, including $92 million in the fourth quarter, but recent safety concerns and a slowdown in new patient starts have clouded its...
The Benefits (and Risks) of Selling an Accounting Practice to Private Equity
Private equity (PE) is increasingly targeting U.S. accounting firms, offering partners cash payouts, favorable capital‑gain treatment, and rollover equity that can yield future upside. A PE transaction can inject capital for technology, talent acquisition, and growth while offloading back‑office burdens,...
Why Private Equity Wants to Invest in Wealth Managers
Private‑equity firms poured $20.89 billion into wealth‑management companies across the US, Canada and Europe in 2024, underscoring a booming appetite for the sector. Wellington‑Altus CEO Shaun Hauser attributes the surge to recurring, market‑linked revenue, minimal capital expenditures and scalable cost structures....
Exclusive: Blackstone to Test Buyout Market for PMG’s CRO and Pharma Commercialization Divisions, Sources Say
Blackstone is reportedly testing the buyout market for the contract research organization (CRO) and pharma commercialization divisions of Precision Medicine Group (PMG). Blackstone originally purchased PMG from Berkshire Partners and TPG Growth for between $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion in late 2020....
SMFG, Nippon Life in Talks to Set up 500 Billion Yen Private Credit Fund: Sources
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and Nippon Life Insurance are negotiating a joint‑venture to launch a private‑credit fund with at least ¥500 billion (about $3.3 billion) in initial capital. The fund will focus on leveraged‑buyout loans, real‑estate financing and mezzanine debt, and...
Exclusive: Everstone and Others Inject $150 Mn Fresh Capital Into Wingify
Singapore‑based Everstone Capital and existing minority investors have injected roughly $150 million (Rs 1,381 crore) into Wingify through a rights issue, issuing 1.6 million shares at Rs 8,590 each. Everstone, which acquired a majority stake in January 2025, led the round with $135 million, while other...
Chapters Group: German Conglomerate Aiming to Be the Next Berkshire Hathaway
Chapters Group, a German conglomerate, is executing a classic buy‑and‑build strategy by acquiring fragmented European software firms—about 1.1 million small, legacy businesses—at roughly 6‑7 times earnings, far below the double‑digit multiples seen in larger tech deals. The company organizes acquisitions into three...
Nykaa in Talks to Buy Majority Stake in Deepika Padukone's Skincare Brand 82°E
Nykaa is negotiating to acquire a majority stake in Deepika Padukone’s premium skincare label 82°E, aiming to strengthen its House of Nykaa portfolio. 82°E’s FY25 revenue slipped to about $1.8 million, a 30% decline, with a loss of roughly $1.5 million, prompting...
The Unilever-McCormick Deal Ushers in a New Era for Condiments
The U.S. condiment and spice market has expanded over 50% since 2019, driven by social‑media trends, pandemic‑era home cooking, and a surge in global flavor interest. On March 31, McCormick announced a merger with Unilever’s food division, forming a $44.8 billion entity...
IMPALA Was Unhappy About UMG’s Purchase of Downtown. Now It Says WMG’s Revelator Acquisition Is ‘Bad News for Artists, Fans,...
IMPALA has condemned Warner Music Group’s agreement to acquire independent platform Revelator, labeling the deal “bad news for artists, fans, and Europe’s diversity.” The acquisition, announced on April 1 and slated to close next quarter, will fold Revelator’s digital distribution, rights‑management...
Actis Scouts for Fresh Renewables Projects in Mexico, Chile
Actis, the London‑based private‑equity firm with a $15 billion portfolio, is shifting focus to renewable‑energy projects in Mexico and Chile after exiting Peru’s largest power producer for roughly $1.2 billion. The firm’s North‑America director told LatinFinance the next investment wave will target...
KKR Postpones Sale of Majority Interest in MPIC Hospital Group
KKR & Co. and Singapore sovereign‑wealth fund GIC have postponed the sale of their 80% stake in Metro Pacific Health, the Philippines’ largest private hospital group. The delay stems from an inability to achieve the valuation the investors seek, a...
Starbucks Closes China Business Sale, Eyes 20,000 Stores
Starbucks has finalized a transaction with Boyu Capital, transferring a 60% controlling interest in its China business while retaining a 40% stake and licensing the brand. The partnership aims to accelerate expansion from roughly 8,000 stores to 20,000 across China,...
Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect
Global connector leader Molex has completed its largest acquisition to date, buying Smiths Interconnect, a UK‑based provider of ruggedized custom connectors, RF components and optical transceivers. The deal adds Smiths Interconnect’s semiconductor test and medical interconnect capabilities, expanding Molex’s data‑center...
Lead Edge’s Latest Flagship Taps Secondaries Amid AI-Driven Shifts
Lead Edge Capital announced the launch of its seventh flagship fund, which will focus on secondary market investments. The new vehicle is designed to deploy capital across a broad spectrum of secondary strategies, from fund‑level transactions to direct‑secondaries. Leveraging artificial‑intelligence...
Owner Resource Group Announces the Sale of Bill Gosling Outsourcing
Owner Resource Group (ORG) announced the sale of its Bill Gosling Outsourcing platform to Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private‑equity firm, with the transaction closing on March 23, 2026. Bill Gosling, a global BPO serving fintech, auto‑finance, digital‑native and utilities clients, grew...
Emerging Managers Face Punch-Drunk LPs
US emerging private‑equity managers are enjoying a surge in fundraising, yet limited partners (LPs) remain wary. The Buyouts Emerging Managers Survey 2026 reveals that despite strong capital inflows, LPs are reluctant to commit to newer funds. Concerns center on limited...
Titanium Transportation Closes Management‑Led Buyout
Titanium Transportation Group completed its management‑led take‑private transaction, valuing the company at $2.22 per share. The deal closed March 31, transferring ownership to TTNM Management Acquisition Ltd after shareholder and court approvals. As a result, the company will delist from the...
FlexGen Moves to Expand Offerings with Acquisition of Clean Energy Services
FlexGen announced the acquisition of Clean Energy Services (CES), making CES a wholly‑owned subsidiary. The deal adds CES’s national footprint and its lifecycle services to FlexGen’s portfolio, allowing the combined entity to serve over 25 GWh of storage assets and more...
Permira’s Silvia Oteri and MiddleGround’s Christen Paras Named PE Hub and Buyouts’ Women in PE; Carlyle, HIG, LLR, Main Capital...
Permira’s Silvia Oteri and MiddleGround’s Christen Paras have been named to PE Hub and Buyouts’ Women in PE list, highlighting their leadership in a traditionally male‑dominated industry. Meanwhile, private‑equity firms Carlyle, HIG, LLR and Main Capital are actively targeting the caregiver services sector, attracted...
Why Sysco Could Ultimately Regret the Restaurant Depot Deal
Sysco announced the purchase of Restaurant Depot, a cash‑and‑carry wholesaler, aiming to broaden its service model beyond traditional food‑service distribution. The deal mirrors US Foods' 2020 foray into cash‑and‑carry, which it now plans to sell after four years. Analysts warn...
Younger Partners Investments Buys Fort Worth Retail Portfolio
Dallas-based Younger Partners Investments (YPI) announced the purchase of the Presidio Junction retail portfolio in North Fort Worth, covering 66 acres and 375,000 square feet of fully leased space. The three contiguous shopping centers are shadow‑anchored by Costco and Target...
Private-Equity Fundraising Falls to Slowest Pace in a Decade
Private‑equity fundraising in Q1 2026 totaled $86 billion, marking the slowest pace in a decade. The figure trails the already weak $423.4 billion raised across 2025, suggesting a continued contraction. Market turbulence in private‑credit and software sectors, coupled with heightened geopolitical risk...
Malaysian Billionaire Jeffrey Cheah Urges IJM’s Shareholders to Assess Sunway’s $2.7B Takeover Bid Objectively
Sunway Group, led by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah, has lodged a RM11 billion (≈US$2.7 billion) cash‑and‑share offer to acquire builder IJM. The proposal values each IJM share at RM3.15 (≈US$0.68), with 10% paid in cash and the remainder in newly issued Sunway shares. So...
Inside The New Rules Of Home-Based Care Dealmaking
Home‑based care M&A is moving away from the old playbook of rapid, scale‑driven deals toward a more disciplined, data‑rich approach. Buyers now scrutinize billable hours, caregiver KPIs, payer mix and AI technology stacks, while cultural compatibility has become a decisive...
Tower Operator SBA Communications Is Exploring a Potential Sale
SBA Communications, a leading tower operator with over 46,000 sites, is weighing strategic alternatives after receiving preliminary takeover interest from large infrastructure funds. The company’s enterprise value stands at roughly $37 billion, including debt, while its market cap is about $21.6 billion...
A Local TV Newsroom Disappeared Overnight. It’s a Warning Sign for What’s Next.
Circle City Broadcasting acquired Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV from Scripps for $83 million and dismissed the entire newsroom in a single night. The move reflects a broader wave of consolidation, highlighted by Nexstar’s pending merger with Tegna that would give the...
Black Hills Corp. And NorthWestern Energy Shareholders Approve Merger Proposals
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy (NASDAQ: NWE) received shareholder approval for their all‑stock merger, creating Bright Horizon Energy Corp. The combined utility will serve roughly 2.2 million electric and gas customers across eight states. Closing is expected in...
Windrose Health Investors Launches Technology Services Team
WindRose Health Investors, a New York‑based private equity firm managing roughly $7 billion, announced the creation of a dedicated technology services team. The new unit will provide digital expertise to the firm’s healthcare service portfolio, aiming to accelerate modernization and operational...
Oak Hill Capital Completes Acquisition of Hunter Communications
Oak Hill Capital has completed its acquisition of Oregon‑based fiber provider Hunter Communications, a deal first announced in December. Hunter operates a 3,000‑plus‑mile network serving roughly 35,000 customers across the Pacific Northwest. The new capital backing will accelerate fiber expansion...
GPs’ Next Path to Fundraising and Liquidity
Carlyle has launched a live secondary‑market transaction that pushes structured solutions for general partners (GPs) to a new level. The deal illustrates how sophisticated financing tools can provide immediate liquidity and streamline fundraising for private‑equity firms. By packaging future cash...
Iran War May Dampen Packaging M&A in 2026
The Iran war has injected fresh geopolitical risk into the packaging sector, curbing M&A momentum in 2026. While Q1 saw 36 announced deals—up slightly from 34 a year earlier—the pace lags behind earlier forecasts and megadeals are fading. Companies are...
GALLO Completes Acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon
GALLO has completed the purchase of Four Roses Bourbon from Kirin Holdings, returning the iconic brand to U.S. family ownership after 83 years. The deal keeps Master Distiller Brent Elliott and the existing team intact, preserving the bourbon’s heritage recipes....
Ares Raises Combined $5.4 Billion for U.S. and Europe Value-Add Real Estate Strategies
Ares Management announced it has raised roughly $5.4 billion in aggregate capital for its U.S. and European value‑add real estate strategies, closing US Real Estate Fund XI at a $3.1 billion hard cap and European Property Enhancement Partners IV at $1.9 billion. The combined...
SePRO Acquires Earth Science Laboratories to Expand Water Treatment Portfolio
SePRO Corporation announced the acquisition of Earth Science Laboratories Inc., bringing the latter’s EarthTec and EarthTec QZ treatment technologies into SePRO’s water‑treatment suite. The deal expands SePRO’s capabilities in algae control, taste‑and‑odor mitigation, and invasive‑species management for municipal and environmental water...
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026
In March 2026, thirty‑eight cybersecurity‑focused M&A deals were announced, marking a rapid acceleration in the sector. The month’s headline transactions include Google’s $32 billion closure of the Wiz acquisition, Zurich’s $11 billion purchase of Beazley, and a series of AI‑security buyouts such as...
Investment Group Acquires Stake in TotalEnergies’ German Energy Storage Portfolio
TotalEnergies has sold a 50 % stake in its 800‑MW German battery storage portfolio to Allianz Global Investors for about €500 million (≈$577 million). The portfolio comprises 11 projects under construction, delivering 1,628 MWh of capacity and slated for commercial operation within two years....
Top Infra Secondaries Opportunities Emerge Mid-Lifecycle – BNP Paribas AM Alts
BNP Paribas Asset Management's alternatives arm has launched its inaugural infrastructure secondaries fund, following a seed portfolio built in 2023 after the team moved from AXA IM Prime. The fund secured its first close in 2024, signaling growing investor appetite...
An Evolution: LP and GP Interest in Structured and CFO Technology Is on the Up
Temasek launched its first collateralised fund obligation (CFO) in 2006, pioneering structured‑finance technology. Over the past two decades the CFO market has matured, drawing renewed interest from both limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs). Recent data shows a surge...
Bloomberg: Leveraged Lending Insights – 3/30/2026
The Bloomberg US Leveraged Loan Index (LOAN) posted a 0.48% gain in March, snapping a slide that began in January. The modest rebound lifted the year‑to‑date performance to a still‑negative ‑0.56%. The March uptick reflects improving credit market sentiment after early‑year...
A Voyage Around the History of Private Equity: From Profits and Power to Public Scandals
Hettie O’Brien’s new book *The Asset Class* chronicles the rise of private equity, portraying it as a force that has both accelerated growth and generated deep‑seated scandals. The review highlights vivid case studies—from Blackstone‑owned care homes to the debt‑laden UK...
Loan Note: Andalusian BDC Joins with Carlyle; Värde in SRT Agreement with Klarna
Andalusian BDC has entered a joint venture with private‑equity giant Carlyle to expand its private‑credit platform across Europe. The partnership aims to originate and manage mid‑market loan assets, leveraging Carlyle's global reach and Andalusian's local expertise. Meanwhile, asset manager Värde...
Deal Roundup: Hg Takes OneStream Private at Roughly $6.4bn Equity Valuation, Oak Hill Buys Into Guild Garage Group
Hg has completed an all‑cash take‑private acquisition of OneStream, valuing the enterprise finance management platform at roughly $6.4 bn in equity. The transaction adds a leading cloud‑based corporate performance management solution to Hg’s technology portfolio. By buying the company outright, Hg...
PE-Backed Lawfront Buys Reading Firm Field Seymour Parkes
Lawfront, a private‑equity‑backed legal services platform, announced the acquisition of Reading‑based boutique Field Seymour Parkes. The deal adds roughly 30 lawyers and expands Lawfront’s presence in the South East, complementing its existing UK network. Field Seymour Parkes, known for corporate...
PE Exits Slow as AI Disruption and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Markets
Private equity firms saw exit activity plunge 36% in Q1 2026, with disposals dropping to roughly $103 billion. The slowdown is driven by AI‑related market volatility and heightened geopolitical risk, especially the Iran conflict, which have rattled both private and public‑market...
KDP Secures Controlling Stake in JDE Peet’s, Appoints Rafael Oliveira to Lead Coffee Spin-Off
Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired a 96.22% stake in JDE Peet’s, creating a controlling interest that merges KDP’s single‑serve system with JDE’s global coffee brands. Rafael Oliveira has been appointed CEO of the combined coffee unit and will later lead the...
Apollo Funds Buy Rental Property Manager Gatehouse Living
Global alternative asset manager Apollo’s funds have acquired Gatehouse Living Group, a UK residential investment manager that operates about 10,000 homes. The purchase includes Gatehouse Investment Management and its Ascend property‑management arm, though the price was not disclosed. Existing CEO...
