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Cinven nears €1bn deal for data consultancy Artefact

Private equity firm Cinven is close to acquiring French data services specialist Artefact in a deal that could value the company at around €1bn ($1.2bn), according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Platinum-backed McGraw Hill raises $415m in downsized US IPO

Educational publisher McGraw Hill, backed by Platinum Equity, has raised $414.6m in its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, pricing below its initial range in a sign of cautious optimism returning to the market, according to a report by Reuters.

Clearlake, Platinum, EQT among Forward Air bidders

Several private equity firms, including Clearlake Capital, Platinum Equity and EQT, have submitted bids for Forward Air, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the US-based trucking company moves to conclude its strategic review, according to a report by Reuters.

Palamon to sell mydentist to Bridgepoint for a 3x return

Palamon Capital Partners, a pan-European growth investor, has agreed to sell its majority stake in mydentist, to funds managed by Bridgepoint Advisors, marking the conclusion of a transformative partnership with the company’s management team since Palamon’s acquisition of a majority stake in 2021.

BC Partners and Pollen Street revive Shawbrook Bank IPO

BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital are moving forward with plans to float Shawbrook Bank in London, with an initial public offering expected as early as the second half of 2025, according to a report by the Financial Times citing sources familiar with the process.

K1 to exit Subsplash to Roper Technologies

K1 Investment Management, a small-cap enterprise software investor, has entered into a definitive agreement to exit its portfolio company Subsplash to Roper Technologies, a member of the S&P 500.

Cinven, KKR, and Providence explore €5bn+ MasOrange exit

The private equity backers of MasOrange are exploring options to sell their collective 50% stake in the Spanish telecoms joint venture, with an initial valuation target of at least €5bn ($5.9bn), according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Advent-backed NIQ raises $1.05bn in US IPO

Advent International-backed NIQ Global Intelligence has raised $1.05bn in its US initial public offering, pricing 50 million shares at $21 each – the midpoint of its marketed $20-$24 range, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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