Dealmaking

Spain a ‘strategic market’ for many investors; PE eyes wealth management

PAI Partners is among the firms betting on the Spanish market.

9 deals in Spain: Private equity taps into Spanish advantage

PAI Partners, Tikehau Capital and CVC are among firms picking up Spanish companies.

New State and Astara-backed companies bulk up on roofing and electrical services; Q1 dealflow ‘not as strong as hoped,’ says KPMG

A look at quarterly M&A activity from KPMG and exploring what the busiest sectors were during the first quarter of this year; a weekly round-up of companies-for-sale coverage; two new deals involving roofing and electrical services add-ons.

Sovereign-backed Shackleton adds on PK Group

PK Group provides tax planning, accountancy services and payroll support.

AI valuations ‘miles ahead of’ regular tech, says Goodwin panel; Spring Statement gives ‘greater confidence’ to defense investors

The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement yesterday.

KarpReilly in first round sale process for Stio; Brigade and Macellum team up to buy Family Dollar for $1 bn

KarpReilly is in the first round of a sale process for outdoor apparel brand Stio; Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management acquiring Family Dollar from Dollar Tree for $1 billion; a deep dive into Bluestone Equity Partners-backed RWS Global acquiring Harmony Helpers.

Harmony Helper marks fifth add-on for Bluestone-backed RWS Global

'We think there’s tremendous value with live entertainment experiences,' said Bluestone's Bobby Sharma.

European GPs set to lean more on continuation funds, Investec finds; Ambienta to exit Namirial to Bain Capital; Hg ups IFS stake

Namirial is a global digital transaction management business.

GPs to up use of continuation funds as an exit route – Investec report

A squeeze on other exit routes means there will be greater use of such vehicles in 2025, according to survey findings.

KarpReilly targets strategics and PE firms in Stio sale process, sources say

Launched in February, initially the seller targeted primarily strategics, but in recent weeks has opened up to PE suitors.