Dealmaking

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.

What kind of healthcare company will Bill Mixon lead and Waud Capital invest in next?

Mixon led Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, which Court Square sold to Cardinal Health for approximately $1.1bn in cash earlier this year.

Searchlight’s Oliver Haarmann bullish on dealmaking; Keensight picks up GRC software biz

Main Capital Partners-backed real estate software business Zig expands into France.

Searchlight's Oliver Haarmann on the 'revenge of the blue-collar worker' deal trend

While essential blue-collar services have been valued at lower multiples than white-collar services like legal or accounting, that situation is starting to shift, says Haarmann.

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.

Respiratory care draws in PE: 5 deals

CVC Capital, Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Kensington Capital Partners are among the PE firms investing in respiratory care.

IK among PE firms making accounting deals; Global CEOs show confidence in dealmaking, says EY-Parthenon; Energy sector in spotlight

IK, in September, agreed to buy parts of PwC Norway’s audit, consulting and tax and legal services.

Audit and accounting: 5 deals in 'highly attractive' market

IK Partners, Cinven and General Atlantic are among firms making investments in the audit and accounting sector.