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eonline.comworld2 days ago
Jersey Mike’s Files for IPO Valued at $12 Billion After Revenue and Profit Rose
Jersey Mike’s submitted a Form S-1 prospectus last week for an initial public offering. The filing disclosed compensation to founder Peter Cancro and relatives along with company financial results. The chain plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker JMKE.
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benzinga.comworld3 days ago
Warburg Pincus nears $7 billion deal for specialty pharmacy PANTHERx Rare
Private-equity firm Warburg Pincus is close to acquiring specialty-pharmacy company PANTHERx Rare in a transaction valued at more than $7 billion, including debt. The deal would transfer ownership of the company from its current investors.
cnbc.combusiness3 days agoUpdated
Apollo Receives £7.15-per-Share Bid for easyJet After Castlelake Offer
Apollo Global Management submitted a cash offer of £7.15 per share for easyJet, valuing the airline at £5.7 billion. The bid exceeds Castlelake's earlier proposal and prompted easyJet shares to rise more than 13 percent.
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wealthmanagement.comworld3 days ago
Private-equity firm raises bid for easyJet above rival offer
A private-equity group increased its offer for easyJet, surpassing a competing bid and triggering a bidding contest for the airline. The development follows earlier expressions of interest from multiple investment firms.
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Forbesbusiness4 days ago
Peter Mallouk acquires majority stake in Sporting Kansas City at roughly $700 million valuation
The wealth advisor and Creative Planning CEO spent hundreds of millions of his own cash on the deal months before July 2026. Mallouk, who holds a $16.1 billion net worth, already owned a minority stake and part of the Kansas City Royals.
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theconversation.compolitics7 days ago
Report Details Over 500 Joint Ventures Between Private Equity and Nonprofit Healthcare Providers
A watchdog group documented more than 500 joint ventures between private equity firms and nonprofit healthcare providers. The report calls for increased government oversight of these arrangements.
cryptoslate.comfinance7 days ago
CVC Capital Partners Raises €3 Billion for Mid-Market Buyout Fund
CVC Capital Partners has raised about €3 billion for a new fund focused on mid-market buyout deals. The fund expands the firm's private equity operations into smaller transactions.
cnbc.combusiness7 days agoUpdated
EasyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake takeover but deal still needs regulatory approval
EasyJet said it intends to accept a £5.5 billion offer from U.S. firm Castlelake that would take the airline private at £6.90 per share. The agreement follows multiple rejected bids and comes after two profit warnings this year.
koreatimes.co.krbusiness13 days ago
KKR to Run New $1.3 Billion South Korea Renewable Platform While SK Group Keeps Minority Stake
Cnbc reported that KKR will manage a new 2 trillion won renewable energy platform combining wind, solar and fuel cell assets from SK Group. The venture starts with 1.7 gigawatts of capacity and targets 10 gigawatts to supply AI data centers and semiconductor plants.
cnbc.combusiness14 days ago
Bridgepoint to Acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate for $1.39 Billion in Cash and Shares
UK private equity firm Bridgepoint will acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate in a $1.39 billion deal that includes cash and new shares. The transaction adds $22 billion in property assets and lifts total assets under management to $117 billion.
finance.yahoo.comfinance26 days ago
Yum Brands Sells U.S. Pizza Hut Business to LongRange Capital for $1.5 Billion
Yum Brands sold its U.S. Pizza Hut operations to private equity firm LongRange Capital. The transaction leaves Pizza Hut's China business with Yum's separate China unit.
finance27 days ago
Yum Brands Sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion in Split Deal
Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings for a combined $2.7 billion. LongRange will acquire the chain outside mainland China while Yum China takes the mainland China locations.
rte.iebusiness27 days ago
Portobello Capital Postpones Sale of Spanish Legal-Tech Firm Legálitas
The private equity firm is postponing the sale after prospective investors raised concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting the legal-tech sector.
Los Angeles Timesbusiness26 days agoUpdated
SpaceX Shares Rise 19% in First Day of Trading, Valuation Tops $2 Trillion
SpaceX completed its IPO with shares closing up 19 percent, pushing the company's valuation above $2 trillion. The debut drew attention to a concentrated set of venture investors positioned for large returns.
manilatimes.netfinance30 days ago
L Catterton Enters Exclusive Talks to Buy Stake in Fitness Brand Hyrox
LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton is in exclusive talks to acquire a stake in extreme fitness brand Hyrox. The discussions were first reported by Sky News.
newrepublic.combusiness31 days ago
Thoreau Group in Advanced Talks to Acquire Ensemble Health Partners for $12 Billion
Private-equity executive Matt Holt’s firm is negotiating to buy the healthcare revenue-cycle company in a transaction valued at about $12 billion.
Responsible Statecraftpolitics31 days ago
Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to review private equity defense investments
Legislation would require the Department of Defense to examine private equity acquisitions of defense contractors and assess financial stability before and after such deals.
espn.co.ukworld31 days ago
Saudi Arabia’s Growth Catalyst Closes $96 Million Fund
Growth Catalyst closed its first fund since the start of the Iran war. The firm plans to more than double the fund size within six months.
ai33 days ago
Thoma Bravo Founder Says AI Reduces Late-Night Requests to Junior Staff
Orlando Bravo stated that AI tools now handle tasks previously assigned to junior employees at his firm. He said the change has prompted plans to hire more associates for the first time in his career.
ventureburn.combusiness35 days ago
Apollo and Wecken & Cie. put 90% stake in DEMIRE up for sale after years of portfolio adjustments and liquidity measures
AEPF III 15 Sarl and Wecken & Cie. have started a structured process to sell their combined stake in DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG. The process remains at an early stage with no stock-exchange sale planned.
technology36 days ago
Content creator reports $1 million revenue from private equity parody videos
Johnny Hilbrant says his PE Guy character generated more than $1 million in the past year through brand deals, Cameo videos, and event appearances. The Boston-area creator began posting the videos as a hobby in March 2025 and later added management by UTA while retaining full con…
finance.yahoo.comscience38 days ago
Jasper Therapeutics Explores Sale or Merger While Planning Cost Cuts to Preserve Cash
Jasper Therapeutics, Dot AI, and America's Car-Mart each launched reviews of strategic alternatives this week. New Mountain Capital closed a $2 billion-plus purchase of Asset Living.
Forbessports39 days ago
Brand Velocity Group Acquires Youth Sports Operator RCX Sports From Raine Group
Eli Manning’s private equity firm purchased the youth sports operator that runs NFL Flag and official programs for five other major leagues. Financial terms were not disclosed.
japantoday.comai42 days ago
Anthropic Confidentially Files for US IPO
The artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot submitted its filing on Monday, weeks after completing a funding round that more than doubled its valuation from February. Anthropic did not disclose the size or terms of the offering. The move comes as the global IPO…
news.google.comworld45 days ago
Castlelake Considers Possible Offer for EasyJet
Private credit firm Castlelake stated it is considering an offer for the UK-based discount airline. The announcement was made in a company statement.
vtdigger.orgpolitics45 days ago
Administration proposes easing merger rules for schools
The administration is considering changes to merger guidelines that would apply to educational institutions. The move would affect how private equity firms pursue acquisitions in the sector.
Bloombergworld46 days ago
Uber Discusses Potential Delivery Hero Acquisition, KKR Opens Milan Office
Uber is in talks to acquire Delivery Hero. KKR established a new office in Milan. Synopsys reached a settlement with an activist investor.
Benzingafinance47 days ago
Swiss Pension Fund Redemption Request Prompts Vista Equity Partners to Cap Withdrawals
A Switzerland-based pension fund requested full redemption from a Vista Equity Partners private credit fund. The request led the firm to limit redemptions to 5 percent in the first quarter.
Forbesfinance47 days ago
Physician Practice Ownership Shifts as More Doctors Join Larger Organizations
The share of independent physicians has declined, with all but 38 percent having left or sold their practices. Most now work for hospital systems, private equity firms or insurers. Concierge practices have also grown.
icv2.comfinance48 days ago
Barnes & Noble shifts strategy after private equity acquisition
The bookseller has changed operations following its purchase by a private equity firm. The company has not announced an IPO or AI initiatives.
The Timesbusiness50 days ago
Canadian Firm Eyes KCom Broadband Network in Macquarie Sale Process
Northleaf Capital Partners has expressed interest in acquiring KCom, the Hull-area broadband provider owned by Macquarie. The Australian bank faces pressure from lenders to sell the business amid rising competition and widening losses.
theconstructionindex.co.ukbusiness51 days ago
Penta Capital Partners Delays £1 Billion Sumer Sale, Weighs Continuation Vehicle
Penta Capital Partners has postponed a planned £1 billion auction of Sumer after receiving buyer interest. The firm is now considering a continuation vehicle or dividend recapitalisation instead.
finance52 days ago
Six Funds Provide Pre-IPO Exposure to SpaceX Ahead of June Offering
Several investment funds currently hold shares in SpaceX, allowing investors to gain exposure before the company's planned June IPO. SpaceX's valuation is expected to reach as much as $2 trillion at the offering.
rte.iefinance53 days ago
Lone Star Funds Explores Sale of German Lender IKB
Buyout firm Lone Star Funds has begun early-stage discussions about selling German lender IKB nearly two decades after its initial investment. The move comes as the firm reviews its long-held stake in the bank.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance53 days ago
Private Equity Firms Consider Bids for Japanese Logistics Company Nikkon Holdings
Private equity firms Bain Capital, Warburg Pincus, and Blackstone are evaluating bids for Nikkon Holdings as the company explores a potential take-private transaction. The Tokyo-based firm has appointed advisers and formed a special committee to oversee the process.
citizen.co.zafinance54 days ago
Investors Use Offshore Crypto Platform for Early SpaceX Share Trading
Investors are accessing an offshore crypto platform to trade shares tied to SpaceX before any public listing. The platform offers exposure to the private company through cryptocurrency-linked instruments.
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politics54 days ago
Private Equity Firm Acquires Youth Hockey Leagues and Rinks
Black Bear Sports Group owns the Atlantic Hockey Federation and multiple rinks along the East Coast. The company charges parents up to $37 monthly for video access to games. Private-equity investment has expanded into other youth sports programs.
manilatimes.netfinance55 days ago
Polymarket Adds Prediction Markets on Private Companies With Nasdaq Data
Polymarket has launched event contracts on private-company milestones including valuations and IPO timing for firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Nasdaq Private Market will supply the resolution data and release valuation figures publicly at no cost.
insidermonkey.comfinance56 days ago
D1 Capital Partners Holds Stake in SpaceX
D1 Capital Partners is positioned to hold a stake valued at roughly $20 billion if SpaceX reaches an expected valuation of $1.75 trillion. The projection comes from reporting on the firm's existing holdings and the company's anticipated growth.
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etftrends.comfinance56 days ago
Private Equity Deals Focus on Energy and Infrastructure in Q1 2026
A review of major U.S. private equity transactions in early 2026 shows capital moving into energy and infrastructure businesses. The shift occurs amid selective dealmaking and pressure for returns after slower exits.
musicbusinessworldwide.comworld56 days ago
HarbourView Equity Partners Expands Music Catalog Investments to Film and Television
Sherrese Clarke leads HarbourView Equity Partners in acquiring music catalogs and expanding into film, television, and sports assets. The firm has grown assets under management to $2.7 billion.
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thesouthafrican.comfinance58 days ago
SpaceX Prepares to File for Long-Awaited IPO Next Week
SpaceX is preparing to file publicly for its long-awaited IPO as soon as next week. Elon Musk stated he is not selling any SpaceX shares. The development marks a significant step for the privately held company.
raskmedia.com.aufinance59 days ago
SpaceX Plans Nasdaq IPO as Soon as June 2026
SpaceX plans to debut its IPO as soon as June 12, 2026, after accelerating its timeline and selecting Nasdaq as the listing venue. The company aims to make its prospectus public as early as May 20 and is targeting a June 11 pricing. The move sets the stage for what is described a…
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insidermonkey.comworld60 days ago
Blackstone and KKR to Cut Affordable Care Debt by 70% in Restructuring
Direct lenders Blackstone and KKR will assume control of the struggling dental business Affordable Care and cut about 70% of its debt under a restructuring agreement. The move was reported by a source to @business. It marks a significant shift in ownership for the company.
financialpost.comfinance60 days ago
Brookfield Discloses $2 Billion Stake in Private Rocket Company SpaceX
Investment firm Brookfield disclosed ownership of $2 billion in pre-IPO shares of SpaceX. Half the stake sits on the parent company’s balance sheet while the remainder is held by affiliated entities. The firm confirmed the holdings in a statement.
news.sky.comfinance60 days ago
Spire Healthcare Board Backs £1bn Buyout Proposal From Toscafund
The board of Britain’s largest private hospital operator has backed a non-binding £1bn buyout proposal from its second-largest shareholder, Toscafund Asset Management. Spire Healthcare shares rose nearly 50% after the announcement. The proposal values the company at 250p per shar…
The Guardianfinance61 days ago
Intertek Agrees to £10.6bn Takeover by Swedish Firm EQT
Intertek, a FTSE 100 laboratory testing company, said its board is minded to recommend a £60-a-share offer from EQT after rejecting three prior bids. The deal values the company at £10.6bn including debt. Intertek had begun a strategic review of its business a month earlier and w…
Forbesfinance61 days ago
Quikrete Joins Forbes List of Largest U.S. Family Businesses at No. 43 Following Summit Materials Acquisition
The Winchester family’s concrete company, now valued as the 17th most valuable privately-held family business in America, reached an estimated $12 billion in revenue after acquiring Summit Materials in February 2025. Forbes estimates the family’s net worth at $18 billion from the…
pymnts.comfinance62 days ago
Ledger Postpones U.S. IPO
Ledger has halted preparations for a U.S. initial public offering citing unfavorable market conditions. The French cryptocurrency security firm had been working with investment banks on a potential listing valued around $4 billion but has not filed with the SEC. The company is no…
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etfdailynews.comfinance62 days agoSourced
Sun Country Airlines Completes Sale, Delists From Nasdaq
Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc. closed the previously announced acquisition by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management and terminated its merger agreement with a unit of Endeavor Group Holdings. The transaction triggers immediate delisting of SNCY shares, a full change in boa…
marketwatch.comfinance62 days ago
EQT AB Seeks Qatari Funding for Potential Bid on Volkswagen Marine Engine Unit
Swedish buyout firm EQT AB is obtaining funding from the Qatari sovereign wealth fund as it prepares a binding offer for Volkswagen’s large marine engine business. The bid is due next month. People with knowledge of the matter reported the development.
technology62 days ago
Ron Baron to Purchase $1 Billion of SpaceX Shares at IPO
Investor Ron Baron disclosed plans to purchase an additional $1 billion of SpaceX shares when the company goes public. He cited the firm's transformative potential and Starlink's global ambitions. SpaceX is projected to trade above a $2 trillion valuation.
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Bloombergworld62 days ago
EQT Makes Final Bid for Intertek, eBay Rejects GameStop, Byron Allen Acquires BuzzFeed
Private equity firm EQT submitted its final offer to acquire testing and inspection company Intertek. eBay turned down a takeover proposal from GameStop. Media executive Byron Allen reached a deal to take over BuzzFeed, according to a Bloomberg report published on May 12, 2026.
Semaforpolitics62 days ago
Qatar Investment Authority and General Atlantic Form $500 Million Partnership
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund announced a $500 million investment with the U.S. private equity firm General Atlantic on May 12, 2026. The deal includes joint efforts to identify new investments and expand portfolio companies in the Middle East. The commitment comes as the closure…
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Fortuneai63 days ago
Ciridae Raises $20 Million for AI Services Targeting Mid-Market Companies
The startup, founded by a former Andreessen Horowitz partner and an ex-Apple machine learning lead, secured funding led by Accel with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst. Ciridae had high seven-figures in revenue in 2025 while working with more than 20 par…
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Blackstone and Halliburton Commit Combined $1 Billion to Energy Startup VoltaGrid
The investment values VoltaGrid at more than $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Blackstone and Halliburton are backing the energy startup in a deal that signals strong confidence in its growth. The information was reported by @business.
insidermonkey.comworld63 days ago
Apollo Global Management Agrees to Buy Emerald Holding and Questex
Apollo Global Management is set to buy publicly traded Emerald Holding and privately held Questex with plans to combine the two companies. The deals were reported by people familiar with the matter. @WSJ reported the exclusive details on the transactions.
forbes.comworld64 days ago
Forbes Releases 2026 BLK 50 List of Black Americans in Private Capital
Forbes published its second annual BLK 50: Money Masters list on Feb. 20, 2026, highlighting Black Americans in private equity, private credit and venture capital. The list features individuals managing more than $200 billion in assets under management. It builds on the 2024 inau…
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finance.yahoo.comfinance66 days ago
Inspire Brands, Owner of Dunkin', Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, Confidentially Files for IPO
Inspire Brands, owner of Dunkin', Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Sonic Drive-In and Jimmy John's, announced Friday it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Private equity firm Roark Capital, which backs the Atlanta-based company, is reportedly seek…
mynintendonews.comfinance66 days ago
KKR Marks 50th Anniversary With Look Back at 1988 Profile
KKR is observing the 50th anniversary of its founding this month. The firm was originally known as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and specialized in leveraged buyouts. Fortune Magazine has republished its July 1988 profile of the company titled "Masters of the Buyout Game."
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