Craig McGlashan

New avenues open for private equity in medical devices; FPE backs BMA, a decision platform for utility companies

'There are several long-term trends that continue to support growth for independent service organizations focused on large, hospital-based equipment,' Houlihan Lokey's Allan Burton told PE Hub.

Triton in talks to carve out Bureau Veritas' fuel testing and inspection business for €470m; CVC back in packaging sector with Clevertech move

The testing, inspection, certification and compliance sector has drawn a lot of private equity interest, thanks to its regulatory underpinned, highly predictable revenues – particularly in the face of an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

Tikehau agrees to Aubert & Duval exit; Bain Capital to buy Everllence stake from VW; Castlelake to access EasyJet books

Everllence is a provider of propulsion, decarbonization and efficiency products for the maritime, energy and industrial sectors.

Apheon invests in software and IT services biz Easi; Thoma Bravo backs occupational health tech company Padoa; Ambienta takes stake in flavor producer

Thoma Bravo has made a growth investment in Padoa, a European provider of occupational health, safety and prevention software.

AI impacting all of healthcare – but not at same pace, says Mérieux’s Jean-François Billet; Private capital ‘keen’ to be part of UK defense plans

'Drug discovery is accelerated by AI because you can screen a lot of compounds much faster,' Jean-François Billet, head of buyout at Mérieux, told PE Hub.

World Cup set to reshape buyside M&A strategy in sports, says Houlihan Lokey’s Imtiaz Khan; Cathay Capital to acquire product data management provider

'Leading financial sponsors have already established significant sports-IP positions, but this tournament provides the first observable, macro-level data benchmarks across every layer of the IP stack,' says Houlihan Lokey's Imtiaz Khan.

Sector Spotlight: Healthcare investors seek winners amid tech transformation and reimbursement shake-up

PE Hub spoke with senior private equity dealmakers from Arlington Capital Partners, Bain Capital, EQT, HIG Capital, Mérieux Equity Partners, One Equity Partners, Permira, the Vistria Group and WindRose Health Investors about the trends driving healthcare deals.

FSN’s InstallatørGruppen hits $695m valuation in IPO; Phoenix to sell UK pension investment platform to Motive Partners

London-based Mobius serves institutional and wealth clients across defined benefit, defined contribution, and personal pension markets

Blue collar in focus: HIG’s industrial and infrastructure maintenance group Coriant makes add-on; Mutares sells part of crane manufacturer F.lli Ferrari

HIG Capital-backed Coriant has announced the acquisition of Wescott, a provider of coatings, rope access, fire protection and asset integrity services across the UK and international markets.

Permira’s Silvia Oteri: integration, scale, clinical trust key for healthcare businesses in AI era; Thoma Bravo agrees to acquire life science software company Kneat

CapMan Growth has agreed to sell its stake in Silmäasema, a Finnish eye health and optical retail operator.