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Carlyle Exits McDonald's China With 7x Return, Apollo Acquires Panasonic's Automotive Business, Arctos Invests in Aston Martin F1

Private equity news the week of November 20th, 2023.

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What Private Equity Firms Look for in a CEO

Most PE-backed CEOs are external hires with industry experience and core skills in general management.

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General Atlantic Acquires Joe & The Juice, Bain to Exit Varsity Brands, Pension Fund Blocks Origin Energy Takeover

Private equity news the week of November 13th.

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Bain's $5B Acquisition of Consultancy Guidehouse, Platinum Equity Acquires Kohler's $3B Industrial Business

Private equity news the week of November 6th, 2023.

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Profile of KKR's Capstone Operating Group

An inside look at the skills and career paths of KKR's top operating executives.

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Healthcare Private Equity Buyouts Remain Strong Amid Pan-European Consolidation

From Q3 2013 to Q3 2023, healthcare private equity buyouts in Western Europe grew by 9.6x.

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Silver Lake to Take Endeavor Group Private, Bain Weighs Sale of $5B Rocket Software

Private equity news the week of October 30th.

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Private Equity Keeps Buying Tech Companies — and They’re Not Selling

Private equity acquired 184 tech companies in North America last quarter and exited only 15.

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Stonepeak Partners Acquires $7B Container Giant Textainer, Vista Equity Acquires $4B EngageSmart

Private equity news the week of October 23rd, 2023.

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Private Equity Case Study: Burger King

3G Capital's bold strategy of shifting Burger King towards an entirely franchise-based model yielded significant rewards.

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KKR Submits Offer for $24B Telecom Italia, GIP to Sell Stake in $15B Vena Energy

Private equity news the week of October 16th, 2023.

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A Key Indicator That Private Equity Exits Will Heat-Up in Early-2024

North America's exit market in particular is showing signs of strength.