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BC Partners sells IT group Presidio to CD&R in $4bn deal

UK private investment firm BC Partners has agreed to sell Presidio, a provider of IT services to some of the world’s largest companies including Amazon, to US rival Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, in a deal that values the business at around $4bn, according to a report by the Financial Times.

OEP acquires marine energy specialist Acteon Group

Middle Market private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP), in partnership with Buckthorn Partners, has acquired Acteon Group, a UK-based international marine energy and infrastructure solutions company founded in 1989.

PE group CVC plus plug on AUD1.83bn APM bid

Private equity group CVC Asia Pacific has withdrawn a AUD1.83bn (£948m) bid to acquire APM Human Services, which helps people find jobs and is a provider of services to Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to a report by AFR.

NFL delays vote on PE franchise investment

A vote on whether or not to allow private equity firms to acquire stakes in NFL franchises has been delayed until later this year by existing owners, according to a report by Bloomberg citing Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.

Advent and CVC make joint bid for Cinven’s pet food business PPF

Private equity firms Advent International and CVC Capital are teaming up to launch a joint bid to acquire Partner in Pet Food (PPF), a European animal food brand owned by Cinven, which is seeking around €2bn for the business, according to a report by The Financial Times.

Actis agrees sale of fibre operator Octotel

Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, is to sell South African fibre network operator Octotel to a consortium of investors, led by African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) and also comprising STOA and Thebe Investment Corporation.

Blackstone planning £1.5bn sale of The Office Group

An uptick in demand for flexible working space has prompted Blackstone Inc to explore a sale of The Office Group, with the private investment firm having held informal talks with advisers over a potential £1.5bn sale of the business, according to a report by The Telegraph.

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