Commentary

Leonard Green, Altas line up Pye-Barker for sale, sources say; Carlyle’s Popov talks women’s soccer

HCI Equity Partners launches new platform Lawn Pro Partners.

Axcel inks sale of cooling company Nissens; Limerston exits Village Bakery

UK IPO rule change reaction.

FFL buys healthcare MSP from 424 Capital; Bernhard’s Mark Spender on university ‘arms race’

FFL Partners acquires a healthcare-focused managed service provider from 424 Capital; an in-depth look at the university sector, through the prism of Bernhard Capital Partners’ investment in program management company Brailsford & Dunlavey; a report painting a complex picture of the consumer/retail sector.

LLCP to invest in vet trainer; Astorg closes secondaries deal

CD&R, Permira in for Exclusive Networks.

Good Springs, founded by ex-Alleghany dealmakers, discusses strategy; plus insights on a JC Flowers exit

Vista invests in enterprise data platform Nasuni.

Inflexion to exit pet supplements biz as PE deals in sector ramp up

Tikehau to buy utility service provider.

Single-asset CVs provide exits for energy investors, plus environmental service providers on the block

Private equity bets on waste management firms.

Adams Street’ Benjamin Wallwork stresses co-investment selectivity

French and UK election focus.

Dealmakers to Watch: Chip Schorr, Gary Tang and Greg Belinfanti

With many on holiday, we’re offering up for your reading pleasure three profiles from PE Hub’s Dealmakers to Watch series.

Cinven to exit pet care business Arcaplanet

IK Partners in talks to sell Mademoiselle Desserts.