Samsonite International’s high valuation has put off several private equity firms including, Carlyle Group and KKR & Co, considering a buyout of the luggage manufacturer, opening up the possibility for a dual listing of the company, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Handgards, a distributor of foodservice products, including disposable gloves, reclosable bags, tabletop items, expendables, and other carryout products from Wind Point Partners in partnership with management.

Global equity manager ClearBridge Investments wants healthcare IT firm Model N to reconsider the planned acquisition of the business by Vista Equity Partners, according to a report by Reuters.

Funds advised by Apax Partners are to acquire the Zellis Group, a provider of payroll and HR, and global benefits administration software solutions to customers in the UK and Ireland, from Bain Capital.

Mid-market private equity firm Bowmark Capital has agreed to realise its investment in Focus Group, a UK provider of business technology to SMEs, to software-focused private equity firm Hg.

Omers Private Equity is considering an initial public offering of Kenan Advantage Group, one of North America’s biggest tank truck transporter and logistics providers, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Having fallen by 70% in 2022 and 30% again last year, the total value of the global IPO market has continued to decline in 2024, despite growing confidence among both issuers and investors, according to data from analytics platform Stocklytics.

Global growth equity firm General Atlantic has made a minority growth investment in HighLevel, a sales and marketing automation software provider for marketing agencies, entrepreneurs and small businesses.