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Tech spree hits new high with Visma buyout

The $5.3bn buyout of the Nordic software company, involving some of the biggest names in the industry, will be Europe’s largest-ever software buyout.

3 min read · 29 June 2017

Dyal investment lets Atalaya boost GP commitments

The deal adds yet another portfolio company to Dyal’s growing list of investments in alternative asset managers.

2 min read · 29 June 2017

Cinven, Bain hit ‘significant setback’ on Stada mega-deal

The firms failed to secure enough shareholder acceptances to complete the €5.3bn deal, which would have been the largest European private equity transactions this year.

3 min read · 28 June 2017

LeapFrog closes its biggest deal yet

The emerging markets-focused firm sealed two transactions, including its first from an Africa-focused SMA.

2 min read · 27 June 2017

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.

2 min read · 27 June 2017

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.

2 min read · 26 June 2017

Deal Mechanic: Getting the house in order

A strong brand name and a market with plenty of room for growth enticed Equistone to get behind mortgage broker Meilleurtaux.

4 min read · 20 June 2017

Seeking value in carve-outs

In a high-valuation environment, carve-outs can be more attractive than traditional buyouts.<br />

3 min read · 19 June 2017

Private equity sees opportunity in cybersecurity threat

Highly publicised cyber-attacks such as WannaCry have businesses on high alert – making the services of cybersecurity firms indispensable.

4 min read · 15 June 2017

KKR to purchase Harvard dairy assets

Harvard’s exit from its New Zealand dairy investments comes amidst personnel changes and a refinement of its approach to natural resources.

2 min read · 07 June 2017

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