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The $2.65 bn deal closes shortly after the government deems veterinary services "essential business", validating private equity's longtime belief that the sector is insulated from economic downturns.

Firms backing industrials companies will modify investment strategies in the post coronavirus world, with those who can likely to increase US operations and downsize overseas operations in the supply chain.

The commercial brokerage firm has struck 18 add-ons since 2018 and has another 10 on its radar in the near term with a new capital infusion from HGGC, the firm's Steve Young told PE Hub.

National Convenience Distributor, which delivers to stores in 11 states, plans to expand in the contiguous Northeast region.

Hegazy will focus on growth buyouts and growth minority deals in the consumer internet and enterprise technology sectors.

PE firms like Branford Castle, Trivest and Shoreline Equity entice buy-side advisors with unique incentives ranging from airline points to Mercedez Benzes.

Moelis and Barclays are said to have scored the sell-side advisor mandate shortly before coronavirus-related fears drove U.S. financial markets into extreme volatility.

HGGC sees opportunities to back dislocated assets in the public markets and also eyes win-win partnership transactions.

While Varma is supportive of a shutdown, he said the medical damage to patients with other diseases is going to become insurmountable.

As one of few to lock down financing amidst the covid-19 turmoil, the PE firm’s specialty materials company Kymera manages to clinch a sizable add-on.