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Aquiline to acquire SEI’s Family Office Services business

Aquiline, a private investment firm specialising in financial services and technology, is to acquire SEI’s Family Office Services business for $120m. Following the transaction’s close, which is expected to take place on 30 June, the business will operate as Archway.

Private equity interest in Stroeer’s sale wanes

German advertising group Stroeer’s attempt to sell its multi-billion-euro outdoor advertising business has hit a roadblock as two private equity bidders KKR and Hellman & Friedman walked away from negotiations due to valuation disagreements, according to a report by Reuters.

Bain Capital explores $10bn Rocket Software sale

Private equity firm Bain Capital is considering a potential sale of Rocket Software, which could value the US-based automation software provider at up to $10bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Blackstone and Permira weigh debt options for €6.5bn Adevinta deal

Banks and private credit lenders are competing to provide up to €6.5bn ($6.8bn) in debt financing for Adevinta ASA, as its private equity backers, Blackstone and Permira, explore options to optimise the company’s capital structure, according to a report by Bloomberg.

KKR, Fountainvest, and PAG eye stake in Starbucks China

KKR & Co, Fountainvest Partners, and PAG are among the buyout firms interested in acquiring a stake in Starbucks’ China business, as the US coffee giant explores options to revive sluggish sales, according to a report by Reuters.

Roark Capital acquires Dave’s Hot Chicken in $1bn deal

Private equity firm Roark Capital has signed a deal to acquire Dave’s Hot Chicken for approximately $1bn, strengthening its already significant presence in the restaurant industry through Arby’s, Culver’s, and Subway, according to a report by Reuters.

Blackstone plans Cirsa IPO in Madrid before Easter

Private equity giant Blackstone is preparing to list shares of Spanish gambling company Cirsa in mid-April, with an initial public offering (IPO) expected before the Easter holiday, according to a report from Expansion citing unnamed market sources.

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