Dealmaking

Kian Capital partnered with fund LP Apogem to extend hold over SPATCO Energy

The firm was best positioned to know the asset well, which helped inform its ability to set an appropriate price, Kian managing partner Kevin McCarthy said in an interview.

What to watch in M&A during the election cycle

Uncertainty rules, but global consumer deal kickoffs are way up in the first half of this year, suggesting an M&A wave could be on the way, writes Rusty Wiley, Datasite president & CEO.

KKR-backed Lightcast bolsters workforce data capabilities with Stratigens deal

Stratigens is a UK-based talent intelligence provider.

Citation Capital buys pest control business; Susquehanna portco adds auto repair company

Citation Capital snaps up pest control services company Aptive Environmental.

Exclusive: Citation acquires pest control services company Aptive

The deal is the Dallas-based firm's second deal after acquiring snack maker Cibo Vita in 2023.

K1 plans global growth for Board Intelligence

TA, Montagu in wealth management software deal.

Bridgepoint exits arts and crafts biz Hobbycraft to Modella Capital

Hobbycraft sells over 25,000 arts and crafts products.

TA, Montagu to buy co-controlling stakes in Harvest from Five Arrows

Harvest is a French fintech company.

K1 to expand Board Intelligence’s global footprint via acquisitions

Board Intelligence's board management software is used by 3,000 organisations.

What should we do with the CEO during a stalled exit?

Extended hold periods are now causing investors to reassess whether they have CEOs who will get them to the promised land after the eventual sale, writes Dan Hawkins, founder and CEO of Summit Leadership Partners.