Dealmaking

'There won’t be ESG without defense': PE tipped to flourish in thriving, evolving sector

Private equity's quick capital efficiency and experience with new technologies put it in a strong position as Europe rapidly increases its defense spending, say industry experts.

Ares, LGP and One Equity pursue medical staffing investments; Dealmakers explore hospitals in India

A roundup of PE investments in medical staffing agencies, which have attracted the likes of Ares Management, Leonard Green & Partners and One Equity Partners; zeroing in on a biopharma merger between the portfolio companies of Odyssey Investment Partners and Permira; insights from a report on private equity healthcare dealmaking in India.

Medical staffing shortage drives PE investments: 6 recent deals

Ares Management, Leonard Green & Partners and One Equity Partners are among the PE firms investing in medical staffing companies.

Oaktree’s Hobbs: Market rout could ‘ignite’ M&A

At PEI’s NEXUS conference, the firm’s head of sourcing and origination says volatility in public equities could result in better pricing of risk

Ardian among PE firms betting on soaring aviation sector; Innova in Polish funds administration play

Dutch M&A poised for growth in 2025, says PwC.

7 deals in the aerospace sector as air traffic reaches records

Charlesbank, Ardian and Argonaut Private Equity are among the firms making deals in the aerospace industry.

2025 isn’t the M&A party dealmakers expected, says Orlando Bravo at NEXUS; Investcorp said to be selling Resa Power; Companies for sale update

Investcorp is reportedly putting Resa Power on the block.

KKR sets up ’empathy gyms’ for chief executives

The empathy of the CEO is a decisive factor in whether an employee ownership programme has an impact, says KKR's Pete Stavros at NEXUS 2025.

Investcorp in advanced stage sale process for Resa Power, sources say

Power service companies have been trading recently for about 11x-13x EBITDA, a source told PE Hub.

Fitness and wellness industry ripe for wave of consolidation; IK Partners’ Plastiflex makes two add-ons

IK Partners portfolio company Plastiflex Group has acquired Smooth-Bor Plastics and TIK.