Dealmaking

UK watchdog investigates vet sector: What does it mean for PE?

GPs can take a sigh of relief after UK CMA publishes provisional decision on veterinary services sector.

Why PE firms Leonard Green, Shore Capital, Revelstoke and Brightstar are backing precision healthcare; Investcorp seeks add-ons for Kanawha

Also featured are calls for nominations for PE Hub's Deal of the Year awards for 2026.

Investcorp sees room for 'transformational' add-ons for newly acquired Kanawha Scales

Laboratories, conveyor belts and cranes are among the adjacencies that Kanawha could target with M&A.

Hack your health: Private equity investors eye high multiples in 'precision healthcare'

'A precision healthcare physician practice management group is likely starting in the 12x to 14x EBITDA range, a DTC business will see 15x to 18x,' Fifth Third's Christopher Dorn tells PE Hub.

Hg co-CEO JB Brian ‘hugely excited’ about European tech; Perwyn to exit Interact to Castik

Based in Manchester, UK, Interact provides a SaaS platform that helps organizations to facilitate internal communication.

Hg co-CEO JB Brian: European tech M&A pricing looks 'rational, not bubbly'

‘Everyone is more focused on building the next generation of AI-enabled products, rather than buying new products,’ meaning Hg's portfolio is more on the build-side currently, says Brian.

Maven exits UK M&E biz with 2.5x return; Columbia University to launch senior PE program; A busy week in exits

DPP is a specialist mechanical and electrical maintenance contractor.

Columbia’s B-School rolls out new PE program targeting senior-level pros

The intensive short-term tutorial will cover firm management, scaling, value creation and succession.

TDR-backed Applus has steady flow of add-ons ahead; UK budget brings renewed confidence for dealmakers

The UK chancellor unveiled her second budget yesterday, following a period of speculation over what it would include.

TDR eyes bolt-ons for Applus to capitalize on regulatory-driven TIC demand

Applus is a Spanish TIC business generating around €2.3bn in revenue.