PE Hub Wire

SFW backs pharma services; PE nibbles at Heathrow; UK deal activity hits pre-pandemic levels

We're featuring interviews with folks from Gryphon, SFW and Aksìa Group and reports of private equity interest in Heathrow Airport.

Ardian interested in Ferrovial’s Heathrow stake; UK mid-market topping pre-pandemic volumes, finds KPMG

Infracapital invests in UK tech-enabled sustainable energy firm GRIDSERVE.

Vista takes Avalara private; Eurazeo discusses first US exit; ArchiMed sells Bomi to UPS

Cox acquires Axios for a reported $525 million.

ArchiMed sells healthcare logistics provider Bomi to UPS; Aksìa’s invests in ‘very resilient sector’ with Gommatex purchase

Private equity snaps up European football opportunities via TV rights, ownership and more.

Pfizer buys GBT, maker of sickle cell disease treatment; Carlyle CEO Kewsong Lee steps down abruptly

Carlyle's CEO Kewsong quits.

Abris-backed GreenGroup buys recycler UAB Ecso; Eurazeo invests in vet firm Sevetys

GreenGroup has been busy with add-ons, after acquiring SIGAD in July.

OMERS picks up plumbing biz from Huron; Sterling says no better time to invest in healthcare

KKR is teaming up with Loop Capital in a strategic alliance.

Montagu takes on Lloyd’s List Intelligence; CVC and CDP Equity snap up Maticmind

Deal includes centuries old Lloyd’s List title and values division at £385m.

Plumbing, pest control, home care services attract PE buyers; carried interest gains a champion

PE firms have been bullish about plumbing, pest control and home care services.

Aksìa goes for luxury with fabric producer Gommatex; Accel-KKR’s Cendyn buys Digitalhotelier

Gommatex investment will include domestic and foreign development plan.