Dealmaking

KKR among PE firms investing in construction software; UK mega deals may mask underlying weakness, says West Monroe

Hélios is an independent road signage company in France.

Construction software market gap draws in PE: 6 deals

KKR, GrowthCurve and Main Capital are among the PE firms making investments in the construction software subsector.

KPS said to vet advisers to shop enamel maker Pemco; Thoma Bravo to split PROS business, combine B2B unit with existing portco

An exclusive on industrial PE firm KPS Capital Partners’ mid-market strategy, which confidential sources said is seeking an investment bank to shop a Belgian enamel coatings and glass company; Thoma Bravo has decided to split PROS, whose acquisition it expects to complete in Q4, into separate entities; our weekly companies-for-sale update.

KPS conducting bake-off for sale of Pemco International, sources say

The Bruges, Belgium-based target produces porcelain enamel, glass coatings and colorants used in consumer products, aerospace and defense, automotive and energy applications.

OEP’s Marc Lindhorst outlines Bartec’s US growth plan; Sovereign picks up UK financial advisory biz; PAI completes €3.6bn Froneri deal

Sovereign Capital Partners has acquired Equilibrium, an independent financial advisory and fund management business.

One Equity Partners eyes several US targets for Bartec’s core units

Germany-based Bartec offers explosion protection products and services.

Arlington reveals value creation plans for CBSET; Wynnchurch preps sale of EMS, sources say

We also highlight the flurry of sports fund and vehicle news from firms like Avenue, Apollo and Arctos.

Arlington Capital eyes both add-ons and organic growth for CBSET

'The faster you can get a lifesaving product to market in a compliant and cost-effective way, the better,' says Arlington's Matthew Altman.

OpenGate’s Joshua Adams: how to create value in regulation-heavy carve-outs; Mutares’ Magirus agrees to acquire customized vehicle company

Mutares portfolio company Magirus has agreed to acquire Achleitner Fahrzeugbau from Franz Achleitner-Fahrzeugbau und Reifenzentrum.

OpenGate’s Joshua Adams: Is the carve-out juice worth the squeeze?

Navigating regulations has become perhaps the biggest challenge in cross-border deals, says the carve-out specialist.