Briefings
Weekly news about private equity buyouts and portfolio companies.
Bain Capital's Big Bet on EdTech with PowerSchool
Plus: Carlyle's Japan fund has pipeline of 300+ targets, TPG goes on buying spree in downtown Manhattan, and AE Industrial Partners exits Belcan.
Energy Capital Partners Reloads for More Sustainable Investments
Plus: Paramount agrees to merge with Skydance Media, Blackstone circles back for Hipgnosis, and 777 Partners fails to acquire Everton football club.
Carlyle Lands More Funding for Japan Buyouts
Plus: CVS seeks PE partner for health clinic, Hg acquires AuditBoard for $3 billion, and tortilla chip maker Xochitl acquired.
Why Permira is Acquiring Squarespace
Plus: Warburg Pincus and Bain Capital battle it out for PowerSchool and TA Associates looks to exit AffiniPay after 5X'ing EBITDA.
Can Private Equity Fix Peloton?
Plus: Permira acquires Squarespace for $6.6 billion and KKR inks three new buyouts in Asia.
Why KKR and Apollo Are So Interested in Paramount
Plus: $6B buyout of US utility company Allete, EQT acquires tech consultancy Perficient, and Sycamore leads buyout interest for Nordstrom.
Cybersecurity Firm Darktrace Poised for Breakout Year After Thoma Bravo Acquisition
Plus: GTCR is acquiring AssetMark Financial for $2.7 billion, beauty brand KIKO Milano join L Catterton, and the drama surrounding Paramount 's potential takeover continues.
Why an IPO Gives CVC Capital an Edge in Private Equity
Plus: Bain Capital is interested in Envestnet and Blackstone is in talks to acquire music rights investor.
Blackstone is in Talks With Jersey Mike's
Plus: Bain Capital exits Zellis and KKR remains bullish on Japan.
Permira Sells Stake in Alter Domus After 5x'ing EBITDA
Plus: Summit Partners to sell men's personal care brand Dr. Squatch and Presidio changes ownership.
Endeavor Becomes Largest Take-Private Deal in 10+ Years
Plus: Paramount snubs Apollo offer, EQT acquires Avetta, and more.
SRS Distribution Becomes One of the Most Successful Industrial PE Deals of All-Time
Portco news and analysis the week of April 1st, 2024.