Commentary

NB Renaissance snaps up minority in Bending Spoons; A week in exits

Bending Spoons specialises in the acquisition, development and monetisation of mobile apps, mainly on Apple’s platform iOS.

Ares CEO Michael Arougheti predicts more bank deals; Warburg Pincus details recent bank merger

Ares CEO Arougheti sounds off on more bank consolidations.

OpenGate makes two add-ons; Endless picks up UK aerospace businesses

Endless has acquired Accrofab and Bromford Industries, precision engineering companies for the aerospace and power generation sectors.

Don’t let an “either-or” mindset limit value creation efforts

Leading portcos in uncertain times means investing in people, even during layoffs.

Look, exits! Soundcore sells Custom Goods, Eagletree sells Sparks

KKR opens a new office in LA.

Ardian on developments in waste management; European M&A remains subdued; Bridgepoint exits one.network

Bridgepoint invested in digital road management platform one.network in 2018.

Carve-outs are back

How to conquer complexity and create value.

Francisco Partners, TPG to take New Relic private; plus a deep dive on Blackstone’s 'Zoom effect' deal

PE continues to bet on pest control services.

Blackstone sees great future in aesthetic medicine; Apax and Fremman take Palex Medical; One Rock goes for Constantia

Lazeo is a family-owned provider of non-invasive aesthetic medicine services such as laser hair removal, injectables, body contouring and medical-grade facials.

Juggernaut sells Nature’s One to Bobbie Bay; TT Capital Partners seeks to alleviate loneliness

Juggernaut sells pediatric nutrition company Nature’s One.