Deals in brief

CIBC Innovation Banking backs Sumeru’s take-private of Q4

Q4 is a Toronto-based capital markets access platform.

T-Mobile to jointly own internet services provider Lumos alongside EQT

T-Mobile has agreed to acquire a 50 percent stake in Lumos.

Palistar taps Banh as principal and IR head

She will be responsible for driving Palistar’s investor relations strategy and leading capital formation initiatives to support the firm’s continued growth.

Wynnchurch Capital-backed FCA scoops up manufacturer Greentree Packaging and Lumber

FCA is a manufacturer of customized industrial protective packaging solutions.

Investcorp Corsair appoints Porcari as public policy and partnerships managing director

Prior to this new appointment, Porcari was an operating partner at the firm, a role he has held since 2017.

ADQ to acquire 49% stake in Australia's Plenary Group

The acquisition will include all Plenary shares currently owned by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.

KKR to acquire student housing portfolio from Blackstone for $1.64bn

BREIT acquired this portfolio in 2018 in a joint venture with Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC.

GTCR to take wealth management platform AssetMark private for $2.7bn

The seller is Huatai Securities.

A&M Capital-backed VTG acquires tech company Vana Solutions

VTG is a national security solutions provider.

Blackstone to acquire franchise Tropical Smoothie Cafe from LLCP

Baird served as the lead financial advisor, with support from North Point and BofA Securities.