Dealmaking

Surging broadband demand drove Oak Hill's sale of Metronet to KKR and T-Mobile

There has been a great deal of interest in FTTH businesses from large infrastructure funds and strategics, said Oak Hill's Scott Baker.

Shamrock's Michael LaSalle: Finding balance in entertainment, media and sports investing

From leading deals at Shamrock Capital to making gourmet pizza, Michael LaSalle tackles challenges with precision and calm.

‘Strong year’ ahead for PE dealmaking, says BNP Paribas’ Bertrand Valet; PSG to exit Sellsy to H&F portco; Blantyre to sell Findango Finance stake

PSG invested in Sellsy in 2022 and has since grown the company via organic growth and targeted M&A.

How EagleTree shepherded Northstar through the pandemic and sale to JTB; Jack Hollis discusses his move from Toyota to Accrual Equity Partners

How the pandemic dashed EagleTree Capital’s plans to exit a Rutherford, New Jersey based travel-focused B2B media company, only to have the PE firm turn around the fortunes of its portfolio company and find a buyer; a Dealmakers to Watch installment exploring how Jack Hollis, a retired Toyota executive, made his way to Accrual Equity Partners as a managing partner; a story regarding a number of blue-chip secondaries buyers who are lining up to back PAI Partners’ continuation vehicle for one of the world’s largest ice-cream makers.

Why retired Toyota exec Jack Hollis joined Accrual Equity Partners

The automotive industry, especially the repair side, is fragmented, Hollis told PE Hub.

From pandemic pause to exit: Inside EagleTree’s Northstar sale

Delayed by a global health crisis, EagleTree’s sale of the New Jersey-based B2B media company is a story of resilience and timing.

Ardian’s Francois Jerphagnon says French political uncertainty could help drive exits; Eurazeo and Mutares sign French deals

A group of investors that includes Eurazeo has agreed to invest in Proteor Group, a prostheses company.

French focus: Opportunities and adversities ahead of 2027 election

Uncertainty around the outcome of the next presidential election in theory will encourage PE firms to exit investments, but the question remains whether the theory will be put into reality with political turmoil dominating headlines.

CV deal makes up considerable portion of PAI's €6.5bn equity deal for Froneri

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is taking the lead on a CV to move the ice-cream maker out of an existing CV, sources say.

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.