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American Industrial Partners scoops up Austin Powder

'We look forward to building upon Austin Powder’s tremendous legacy, investing in the growth opportunity ahead of us, and enabling the company to continue delivering on its worthy and important mission,' said Justin Fish, a partner at American Industrial Partners.

Stellex details early exit from Continental Global Material Handling, plus 5 sportwear deals

Private equity bets on sportswear.

How Stellex grew revenue 3x in 3 years at Continental Global Material Handling

Stellex announced the sale of Continental to Precision Pulley & Idler earlier in June.

Advent's investment in Fisher reflects rising demand for wealth managers, plus 5 PE-backed vet care deals

A look at the wealth management space where Advent International is acquiring a minority stake in Fisher Investments; a conversation with HBx Capital Management founder and CEO Corey M. Baylor; and a listicle featuring five PE-backed deals focusing on vet care.

Inside the deal: Why Advent invested in Fisher Investments

'This is the world's largest independent RIA and it has broken through in the financial services landscape to build a brand. It's very rare to be able to do that,' said David Mussafer, a managing partner at Advent International.

Ardian bets big on car parking assets

'In the North American market, the car remains the prevalent means of transportation and therefore parking remains a strategic asset,' said Stefano Mion, Ardian’s co-head of infrastructure Americas.

Lee Equity discusses recent insurance broker investment; plus 6 more PE-backed car wash deals

Private equity bets on car wash operators.

Lee Equity's Mark Mauceri: Complex industries create opportunities for Axis

Lee Equity has made a number of insurance sector-focused investments, including Captive Resources, McLarens, Simplicity Group and K2.

Private equity still loves car washes: 6 more deals

KKR, Oaktree Capital Management, Red Dog Equity and Garnett Station Partners are among PE firms picking opportunities in car wash business.

Bain Capital takes PowerSchool private, plus 6 PE-backed bakery deals

Bain Capital to take PowerSchool private; Greenbriar Equity Group’s recent acquisition of Sunvair Aerospace Group; a look at six PE-backed deals focusing on bakeries.