Commentary

KKR-backed bicycle company Accell has agreed to a new ownership structure led by its lenders.

MusicBird has acquired the publishing catalog of Majid Jordan, a Toronto-based artist and production duo.

While many folks are off today in honor of Presidents Day, at PEI Group, we’re hard at work getting ready for NEXUS 2026 (February 22-25 at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes). Here's a rundown of some of the things on tap.

Apax Partners’ planned offer for London-listed Pinewood.AI, an automotive tech firm, has been called off.

The growing prevalence of heart-related issues is driving demand in cardiological care, and in turn, getting interest from private equity firms such as Antin, Arcline and Carlyle; growing regulatory support and biotech company growth are drawing private equity to regenerative medicine; healthcare investors saw wins in the fourth quarter.

Schroders will continue to operate as a standalone business within the wider Nuveen group.

Q4 marked the weakest finish in five years for PE deal volume. We take a close look; weekly companies-for-sale update, highlighting exits from Blackstone Energy Partners and Audax Private Equity.

Alantra has closed a €155 million healthcare continuation fund, increasing its stake in Health in Code.