New York-based SK Capital Partners, which focuses on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors, has entered into exclusive negotiations with LISI Group to acquire LISI Group’s Medical division, through its affiliate.

Astorg’s portfolio company IQ-EQ is attracting preliminary interest from a number of global private equity firms, including Blackstone, Permira, Carlyle, EQT, and TPG, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

European private equity firm Cinven is evaluating a potential sale of Envu, the former Bayer environmental science unit it acquired in 2022, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Private investment firm Ardian has increased its holding in Heathrow Airport to 32.6% following the completion of an additional 10% stake acquisition from Ferrovial SE, La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), and USS, strengthening its position as the airport’s largest shareholder.

Bain Capital is exploring strategic options for its controlling interest in Canada Goose Holdings, including a potential sale of part or all of its stake in the Toronto-based luxury outerwear brand, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Hg, an investor in European and transatlantic software and services businesses, has made a significant investment in A-LIGN, a provider of technology-enabled cybersecurity compliance services, acquiring a majority stake in the company from Warburg Pincus.

Private equity firm GTCR has invested in national real estate analytics, data solutions and valuation technology company Clear Capital, in partnership with Clear Capital’s co-founder and CEO Duane Andrews and its existing management team.