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Australia's Macquarie Group's banking arm plans to return $1.5 billion in capital: Reuters

Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) said on Friday its banking arm proposed to return up to A$2.04 billion ($1.47 billion) in capital to its parent, Australia’s biggest investment bank.

KKR nudges up bid for Australia's MYOB, granted due diligence: Reuters

Australia’s MYOB Group said it will grant due diligence to KKR & Co after the U.S. buyout giant sweetened its offer to take full control of the accounting software provider firm to A$1.8 billion ($1.3 billion).

Main investor in First Sensor weighs stake sale: Reuters

Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) said on Wednesday it is considering selling its 36 percent stake in First Sensor AG (SISG.DE), which makes electronic sensors used in the industrial, medical and automotive sectors.

Lonza sells water care business for $630 mln: Reuters

Lonza said on Thursday it has struck a deal to sell its water care business to U.S. investment company Platinum Equity for $630 million.

Buyout firm Cerberus to buy SGI for foothold in frontier markets: Reuters

Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP said on Thursday it has agreed to buy SGI Frontier Capital Pte Ltd, giving it a foothold to invest in frontier markets in Asia and Africa, Reuters reported.

Same-day delivery company Deliv raises $40 million in latest funding round: Reuters

Deliv Inc, an Uber-like startup that uses a fleet of contract drivers to pick up online orders from stores and malls for a fee, said it has raised $40 million in a new round of funding from investors, including Alphabet Inc’s Google.

Newell Brands nears deal to sell Jostens to Platinum Equity, say sources: Reuters

Newell Brands Inc (NWL.N) is nearing a deal to sell Jostens, a U.S. manufacturer of memorabilia such as class rings and yearbooks, to private equity firm Platinum Equity LLC for around $1.3 billion, sources told Reuters.

British app bank Monzo hits unicorn status after latest fund raising: Reuters

British app-only bank Monzo said on Wednesday that its backers now value the lender at 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion), giving it unicorn status, after it raised 85 million pounds to fund the doubling of its workforce.

Buyout firms Bain, CVC compete to acquire Papa John's: Reuters

Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners are among the private equity firms competing to acquire Papa John’s International Inc (PZZA.O), the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company, Reuters reported.

Apollo in advanced talks to acquire Arconic, say sources: Reuters

Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC (APO.N) is in advanced negotiations to acquire aluminum products maker Arconic Inc (ARNC.N) for more than $11 billion, sources told Reuters.