Dealmaking

Deal-by-deal sponsors emerge to target 'superior' returns in oil and gas

'If you’re familiar with the risks in the sector, then it’s very tempting to take some of it on,' says Bracewell partner François Feuillat.

Cinven, HIG, Nordic closed significant financial services deals in H1; PPC details Shook Research investment

Shook Research says it works across the wealth management industry to 'promote best practices, ethics, and professional excellence.'

PPC Enterprises bets on growth of wealth management with Shook Research

Shook Research is the organization behind Forbes’ financial adviser rankings.

Verdane plans northern European growth for new energy recovery portco Konvekta; H1 defense deals that mattered; Inflexion backs financial advice consolidator

Inflexion is supporting the launch of Absolute Financial Group, a new independent financial advice consolidator.

Verdane taps need for more energy-efficient buildings with Konvekta acquisition

Verdane's Erich Becker eyes 'great potential in the UK, based on energy efficiency regulation for buildings and targets they need to meet by 2030.'

Blackstone, Cinven, Silver Lake, Thoma Bravo and TPG and were among the PE firms that managed to close significant deals in H1

We also have new commentary about last week’s executive order aimed at opening up access to alternative assets to 401(k)s and other plans.

15 notable private equity deals that closed in H1 despite market uncertainty

Blackstone, Cinven, Thoma Bravo, TPG and Silver Lake were among the PE firms completing deals that stood out.

401(k) EO part of wider democratization trend, says Sullivan & Worcester; EQT in South Korean HR tech deal

Apollo, Blackstone, Carlyle, KKR celebrate expanded access to 401(k) investing; Brynwood, Butterfly and Gryphon target beverage deals

Reactions from Apollo, Blackstone, The Carlyle Group and Hamilton Lane on Trump's executive order allowing 401(k) investors to access private equity; a five-deal listicle looking at PE’s interest in the beverage industry; a look at KKR’s recap of a revenue cycle management company serving the US dental industry.

PE bets on beverages: 5 deals

Butterfly Equity, Boyne Capital and Gryphon Investors are among the PE firms targeting the segment.