Dealmaking

‘Momentum’ in European sponsor-led M&A, finds DC Advisory; Oakley's education reinvestment; KKR inches closer to Spectris deal after regulatory clearances

KKR’s take-private of Spectris is moving forward after the waiting period under US Antitrust rules passed and Danish and German foreign direct investment authorities cleared the deal.

Blackstone buys Hill Top Energy Center from Ardian, as data centers drive unprecedented power demand growth; how OEP will invest Fund IX

Leading with a scoop: Blackstone is acquiring Hill Top Energy Center from Ardian for about $1 billion; an interview with One Equity Partners president Greg Belinfanti about how the firm plans to invest its recently closed $3.25 billion ninth flagship fund.

Exclusive: Blackstone to acquire Hill Top Energy gas-fired power plant from Ardian

'Data center demand has created unprecedented power demand growth,' Blackstone's Bilal Khan told PE Hub.

German advanced manufacturing shows promise, says Lincoln International; Warburg, Permira bid for London-listed fund admin business JTC

Warburg’s offer follows two previous non-binding bids that JTC’s board unanimously rejected.

Welsh Carson, Great Hill, Olympus seek ambulatory care assets; Accord Asset, Paras Capital pursue physical therapy deal

An increasing number of patients are seeking care in outpatient settings such as ambulatory surgery centers over hospitals due to their affordability and shorter wait times. A round-up of these deals from the last six months. Also: a look at a dual acquisition by Accord Asset Partners and Paras Capital Partners in a physical therapy provider network.

PE bets on ambulatory surgery centers: 5 deals

Great Hill Partners, Olympus Partners and Wellspring Capital Management are among the PE firms investing in ambulatory surgical care.

Vista fuels Joblogic’s AI push in fragmented FSM market; EY sees narrow windows for European IPOs

Joblogic is a field service management software provider.

ECP expected to take bids on tire recycler, sources say; Gridiron finds new home for roofer; Kinderhook sells wire maker

An exclusive on an Energy Capital Partners portfolio company for sale that is one of the largest recyclers of automotive tires in the US and Canada. That sale process could result in a $1.5 billion deal or larger. And we wrap up with a weekly update on companies for sale.

Cinven invests in German audit business; Private equity firms in new appointments flurry

Capza announced it has appointed Antoine Druais as partner within the flex equity mid-market team, which operates across Europe.

Sequoia's Klarna stake is worth $3.5bn

Sequoia is the largest shareholder in the Swedish company, which went public on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.