Mary Kathleen Flynn

Goldman Sachs takes majority stake in global risk management software developer Navex; Bain Capital and WMG seek 'legendary' music catalogs

Goldman Sachs Alternatives is acquiring a majority stake in risk management company Navex from BC Partners and Vista Equity Partners; behind the scenes of Bain Capital and Warner Music Group’s $1.2 billion music catalog joint venture.

Apollo’s David Sambur sees 'modest pick-up;' Blackstone’s Jonathan Gray discusses giving back while training employees

Excerpts from Apollo’s David Sambur’s H2 outlook, part of PE Hub’s ongoing series of Q&A with PE thought leaders; an interview with Ardian’s Thibault Basquin, who said, “It is an exciting time to invest in Europe”;an interview with Blackstone’s Jonathan Gray about the PE firm’s annual Give Back Challenge.

MiddleGround expected to exit Arrow Tru-Line; BlackRock to buy ElmTree, noting structural shifts in real estate; Advent and other PE firms back sauces

MiddleGround Capital is set to sell Arrow Tru-Line, a maker of overhead garage door components, to Blackstone-backed Chamberlain; BlackRock buying PE firm ElmTree Funds as “structural shifts” create new opportunities in real estate investing; a close look at why PE firms like Advent, Platinum and Graham are betting on flavor-filled sauces and condiments.

Advent powers up data centers, single-asset CVs continue, and PE Hub takes a close look at Sterling’s $1.3bn sale of ADG to Lowe’s

A quick look at some themes playing out in the market: the proliferation of data centers, and the increasing popularity of single-asset CVs in a challenging exit environment; a look at the Sterling Group’s sale of Artisan Design Group, a provider of flooring, cabinets and countertops, to retailer Lowe’s for $1.3 billion.

Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman says ‘prospect for change in Europe’ is opening up opportunities for private equity; Tariff turmoil dominated H2 dealmaking

As the first half of the year draws to a close, today we’re looking at some of the themes that defined dealmaking in the first half of the year. Two related themes stand out: the growing appeal of investing in European companies; and the impact of tariff uncertainty on dealmaking.

Japan is enjoying a surge in investments by GPs and LPs, say Bain & Co., Clifford Chance

Taking a look at Japan – and the rise of investments in Japanese companies from US-based PE firms. Factors including government initiatives aimed at encouraging foreign investment are driving activity there. We’ll also take a look back our coverage of PE interest in India and Africa.

Abry Partners latest to bet on accounting and advisory services; Mark Cuban and others launch new PE funds to invest in sports

Abry Partners announced it is making a strategic investment in Burgess Hodgson.

Meet the editors and reporters of PE Hub; Read recent interviews with Nicole Musicco, Thomas Friedberger, Tara Gadgil, and Daniel Berglund

Welcome to a special edition of the Wire, showcasing PE Hub’s editorial staff members, our beats and our recent coverage.

Nordic, Riverside and others back CTMS developers; Orlando Bravo recalls being told private equity was 'taken' back in 1998

‘The future of IT work is hybrid,’ says Turn/River Capital’s Matthew Amico about SolarWinds take-private deal; Baird finds deal volume down but value up

A deep dive on Turn/River Capital’s $4.4 billion acquisition of SolarWinds; some of the key findings from Baird’s Global M&A Quarterly report.