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High speed rail

GIP on track to sell train operator Italo to MSC

Global Infrastructure Partners has entered into exclusive discussions with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company over the sale of Italian high-speed train operator Italo, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources.

KKR offer undervalues TIM network, says Vivendi

French Media Group Vivendi believes KKR’s offer of around €22.5 billion to acquire Telecom Italia’s (TIM) landline network significantly undervalues the business and any sale of the network would be a strategic mistake, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Renewable energy

Actis to sell BTE Renewables to Engie and Meridiam in $1bn deal

Sustainable infrastructure investor Actis is to sell BTE Renewables to Engie and Meridiam in a deal with an enterprise value of $1 billion. On completion, Engie will acquire the South African portfolio and team while Meridiam will acquire the Kenyan portfolio and team.

Bridge Growth exits analytics specialist Accedian to Cisco

Bridge Growth Partners, LLC, a private equity firm focused on investments in the technology and technology-enabled services sectors, is to sell Accedian, a specialist in performance analytics and end-user experience solutions, to Cisco. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

L Catterton serves up $60m investment in pet food co Drools

L Catterton, a global consumer-focused private investment firm, has invested around $60 million in Drools Pet Food Private Limited, a local pet food company based in India. L Catterton has a longstanding track record of growing pet food businesses across the world.

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