Commentary

Stellex sees growth potential for Fox Brothers in UK construction; Ambienta, Main and Three Hills portcos add new businesses

N2B Arrosage specializes in the management of watering system works for green urban areas.

Apollo to acquire aerospace parts company Barnes Group for $3.6bn; VSS to acquire procurement company Treya; Renovus’ Serventi on LeapPoint exit

An exclusive on an acquisition VSS Capital Partners is expected to announce today involving Treya Partners; inside Renovus Capital Partners’ sale of digital advisory firm LeapPoint to Omnicom; Apollo aquiring global manufacturer Barnes Group for $3.6 billion.

Alantra to expand SPW Fabrics markets and products; Ardian, APG, 3i and AIP in energy plays; Oakley in for data protection biz; European GP stakes market grows

In late September, Alantra announced its acquisition of a controlling stake in SPW Fabrics.

DuneGlass among PE firms keen on medspas; RF breaks down add-on strategy for first pet and vet assets

Five deals in a growing subsector of dermatological care: medspas; an interview with RF Investment Partners’ Collin Abert on the firm’s add-on plans for its first investments in the pet and veterinary sector; a digital platform launch by a funeral services provider backed by Colpatria Capital and Access Holdings.

Hg-and EQT-backed Quantios in add-on deal; Solar energy attracts private equity amid geopolitical tensions

Klea is an AI-powered legal entity management tool.

Lead gen: car services for sale, plus Thoma Bravo’s exit strategy in focus

Spotlight on automotive services – a segment that PE finds attractive due to consumers holding on to their vehicles for longer periods of time; a new season of the Disruption Matters podcast series; Thoma Bravo faring well despite the slowdown.

DTCP backs Irish data center developer; Arcus plots M&A in ‘fragmented’ Polish fiber market

Arcus acquired a majority stake in FixMap in September.

What to watch for in retailers going private

The sector is witnessing increased deal activity, driven by consolidation and changing consumer behavior, writes Aron Bohlig, managing partner at ComCap.

KKR generates returns for GSI employees; Partners Group sees thematic tailwinds in Gateway Fleets deal

Private equity continues to bet on education.

Archimed’s Denis Ribon: Why medical aesthetics are so attractive; Peel Hunt sees room for take-private uptick

Peel Hunt has found that there are 19 ongoing bids for FTSE350 companies.