Commentary

Thoma Bravo announces yet another take-private deal – $1.4bn for PROS Holdings; Plus, Bill Mixon talks about his next healthcare investment with Waud Capital

Thoma Bravo acquiring e-commerce specialist PROS Holdings in an all-cash deal that values the company at $1.4 billion; a profile of healthcare exec Bill Mixon, who’s led many PE-backed companies. Now Mixon is teaming up with Waud Capital, and we’ll share what type of healthcare company they’re looking to invest in.

LLCP’s Lauren Leichtman says NWSL on cusp of take-off; Fengate goes better-for-you route with Sweets from the Earth

A look at PE opportunities in the respiratory care sector; exploring how Fengate Private Equity's deal for Sweets from the Earth, a plant-based sweet baked goods manufacturer, reflects PE interest in better-for-you snacks; thoughts from Lauren Leichtman, co-founder and co-chairperson of the executive committee at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, on the National Women’s Soccer League.

Ironbridge said to hold bake-off for strategic review of Handi Foods; Consumer investors embrace broader active lifestyle

We also have a look at dealmaking in the fire safety sector after RIverside's deal for Accurate Fire Equipment.

H&F’s alarm company Verisure plans IPO on busy Stockholm Stock Exchange; LLCP to buy Entro Service in European-expansion push

LLCP announced that it is acquiring a majority interest in Entro Service alongside its founders and management team.

Sheridan buys National Care Systems, leveraging growth of post-acute care, plus Kensington finds ‘demand in sleep care is non-stop’

An exclusive on Sheridan Capital Partners acquiring National Care Systems, a revenue cycle management business focused on post-acute healthcare; a deep dive into how greater awareness about sleep care is creating a broader market of add-on and organic growth opportunities; a couple of healthcare focused deal announcements: First Sverica Capital Management has exited Med First, and GHO Capital Partners agrees to acquire Scientist.com.