Apollo Global Management has emerged as a bidder for easyJet, submitting a £5.7bn takeover proposal that exceeds the latest offer from rival private equity firm Castlelake and intensifies the battle for control of the UK low-cost airline, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Biotechnology mergers and acquisitions are gathering pace across both public and private markets, with activity extending well beyond the largest headline-grabbing transactions, according to a a report by Bloomberg citing a senior Paul Weiss executive.
Japanese HR software company SmartHR has reportedly postponed its planned initial public offering until at least 2027 after prospective investors raised concerns over the valuation sought for the business, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The UK takeover timetable for Epiris’ acquisition of Gamma Communications has been extended again, giving the private equity firm until 5 August to decide whether to submit a formal acquisition offer for the telecommunications provider, according to a report by Reuters.
Blue Owl Capital has acquired a portfolio of 12 UK private hospitals from Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund in a transaction valued at approximately £1.3bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Private equity firms Blackstone and TPG are exploring the sale of Hologic’s surgical division in a deal that could value the business at more than $4bn, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Blue Owl Capital’s HomeCourt Partners fund has acquired a minority stake in the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent International in a $3.45bn deal aimed at expanding its naval defence capabilities, according to a report by Bloomberg.
EQT has agreed to acquire Orikan, a Melbourne-based parking and compliance technology provider, from Australian private equity firm Five V Capital, according to a report by Reuters.
EasyJet has agreed in principle to a sweetened takeover proposal from Castlelake that values the UK budget airline at up to £5.5bn ($7.3bn), according to a report by Reuters.
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