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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
EG Group Sells French Forecourts to Zuber Issa's EG On The Move
EG Group announced the sale of roughly 260 French petrol stations to EG On The Move, a venture founded by co‑founder Zuber Issa. The undisclosed‑value transaction is part of EG Group's preparation for a US IPO.
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Stripe Raises Funds in Latest Share Sale, Valuation Hits $159bn
Payments company Stripe completed a private share sale that lifted its valuation to $159bn, allowing it to stay private longer. The transaction was announced on Feb 24, 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence. The amount raised was not disclosed.
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Rolls-Royce Urges UK to Commit to Subsidies for £3bn Engine Project
Rolls‑Royce has asked the UK government to provide a £3 billion subsidy to support its new narrow‑body aircraft engine programme. The company aims to secure a funding commitment in the first half of the year as it prepares to re‑enter the...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Johnson Matthey Sells Catalyst Technologies Unit to Honeywell for £1.3bn
FTSE 250 chemicals group Johnson Matthey announced it will sell its catalyst technologies business to US conglomerate Honeywell for £1.3bn, down from an earlier £1.8bn valuation. The price reduction reflects the parties' agreement to finalize the transaction.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
F&G Sells Its Life Reinsurer to New Firm Led by Blackstone Veteran
F&G announced the sale of its life reinsurance business, creating a new company headed by a Blackstone veteran. The transaction marks F&G's exit from the life reinsurance market.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Schroders to Acquire Cazenove in £9.9bn Takeover
Schroders has agreed to acquire wealth manager Cazenove for £9.9bn, creating one of the largest UK wealth management deals. The acquisition aims to combine Schroders' asset management capabilities with Cazenove's advisory business, and Schroders' chief has pledged to retain the...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Satellite Images Reveal Surge in US Fighter Jets in Middle East
Washington has deployed dozens of planes to the region as Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Iran Agreed Secret Shoulder-Fired Missile Deal with Russia
Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Hungary to Block New EU Sanctions Against Russia
Foreign minister says Ukraine must first resume oil transit via Druzhba pipeline
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Private Equity Owners Slash Valuation of Swiss Watchmaker Breitling
Performance of luxury brand has faltered since CVC sold majority stake to Partners Group in 2023
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Ageing Populations Will Raise Demand for Lifts, Says German Manufacturer
TK Elevator predicts a boost from elderly people reluctant to take the stairs
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News•Feb 22, 2026
US Security Group Looks to Recruit Hundreds of Personnel as It Targets Gaza Role
UG Solutions, a U.S. private security firm that has been protecting humanitarian aid distribution points inside Gaza, announced a massive recruitment drive to add several hundred personnel. The company is positioning itself to win contracts tied to former President Donald...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
How BrewDog Left a Bitter Taste for Its ‘Punk’ Army
BrewDog, the UK’s largest independent brewer, is weighing a sale or a break‑up of the business to address mounting financial pressures. The proposal follows a turbulent period marked by rapid expansion, debt accumulation, and a series of high‑profile controversies surrounding...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Yacht Boom Propels $700mn-Plus Stonepeak Marina Deal
Stonepeak, the U.S. infrastructure fund manager, announced a deal exceeding $700 million to acquire a portfolio of premium marinas amid a surge in yacht ownership. The transaction covers roughly 15 high‑end facilities along the East Coast and Florida, capitalising on record‑high...
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Deals•Feb 21, 2026
Stonepeak to Acquire Marina Operator in $700mn-Plus Deal
Stonepeak, a private equity firm, is set to acquire a leading marina operator in a deal valued at over $700 million, driven by a surge in yacht demand.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Blackstone, EQT, and CVC Submit Acquisition Offers for Volkswagen Unit
Private equity firms Blackstone, EQT and CVC have each submitted acquisition offers for a Volkswagen unit, intensifying competition for the German automaker's subsidiary. The bids come as Volkswagen evaluates strategic options for the unit, with the firms aiming to expand...
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Universal Music Group to Acquire Downtown Music's Royalty Services Business
Universal Music Group announced its plan to acquire Downtown Music's royalty services business, aiming to address competition concerns and secure EU approval. The deal will see the biggest label offload the royalty services unit, with the transaction value undisclosed.
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