Co-investments

The return of the mega-deal (in miniature)

Carlyle’s sale of Holland & Barrett for £1.8bn is the latest in a string of UK mega-buyouts.

AGIC enters US market with pharma deal

The European-Asian fund has sealed its first US deal, the fourth investment from its $1 billion debut fund.

RDIF to sign $1.8bn-worth of deals in one week

Companies in transport, logistics, infrastructure and mining are set to be the key recipients of investment.

Eaton launches direct deals-focused team

The new group within Eaton was established after the firm raised almost $500m for four direct deals in the past six months.

Bain, Cinven to take over Stada in €5.3bn deal

The Frankfurt-listed pharmaceutical company has accepted the pair’s offer of €66 a share.

Club deals: paying it forward

Advent International and Bain Capital have teamed up for the eighth time. Is the club deal back?

Softbank Vision Fund: $100bn in context

Softbank is in the ‘last phase’ of raising a giant tech-focused fund. How does it compare with what is out there already?<br />

At least 3 co-invest with Blackstone in Team Health deal

Blackstone initially considered investing out of its long-term fund, Blackstone Core Equity Partners, instead of its seventh buyout fund.

Mid Europa pips global funds in Profi deal

The regional player triumphed in an auction involving KKR and BC Partners.

CVC sells majority stake in AlixPartners

AlixPartners founder Jay Alix, Canadian pension funds CDPQ and PSP Investments, and Middle Eastern investment firm Investcorp are acquiring CVC’s ownership stake valuing AlixPartners at more than $2.5bn.