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Bain Capital hires former Massachusetts governor for impact investingBain Capital has hired Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to launch an impact investing business. Patrick starts at Bain Capital today, the firm said in a statement.
Three bidders shortlisted in race to buy Italy's ICBPI, say sources-ReutersThree groups vying to buy Italy's Istituto Centrale delle Banche Popolari (ICBPI) have been admitted to the next round of bids, two sources told Reuters, as the sale progresses of the 2 billion euro ($2.2 billion) banking service provider.
Life at the topIf in five years the U.S. economy emerges from another downturn and we all look back to 2014/2015 as the height of the exuberance, at least we can say – this time – we saw it coming.
M&A off to slow start, but activity picking up - Quarterly DealsFacing upward pricing pressure just as regulators tapped the brakes on leverage levels, U.S. sponsors closed fewer acquisitions in the first quarter of 2015.
- Sankaty Advisors-backed Manischewitz appoints new president and CEO
Newark, New Jersey-based Manischewitz, a producer of matzos and kosher food products, has named David Sugarman as president and CEO. Previously, Sugarman was the president and CEO of the Allan Candy Company, a Hershey division. Manischewitz is backed by Sankaty Advisors, a credit affiliate of Bain Capital.
The valuation boom (or bust)With valuations at an all-time high and investment risk on the rise, some VCs are wisely showing caution
- Bain Capital-backed Apex Tool Group closes buy of Yecen
Apex Tool Group LLC, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, has completed its acquisition of Shanghai Yecen Auto Technology Ltd, a China-based car repair company. No financial terms were disclosed.
- Bain-backed MYOB to file for Australia IPO this week - The Australian
Bain Capital is preparing to launch a A$2.8 billion ($2.16 billion) initial public offering of Australian software firm MYOB Ltd as early as Tuesday, the Australian newspaper reported on Monday.
- Bain Capital Ventures leads $20 mln round for InAuth
InAuth said Wednesday it raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Bain Capital Ventures. Los Angeles-based InAuth provides mobile fraud prevention and mobile application security.
Bain sees IPO potential for $2.4 bln Blue Coat Systems buyoutBain Capital sees an IPO in the cards for cybersecurity company Blue Coat Systems Inc, according to a deal-maker for the marquee private equity firm.