Charterhouse Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Animalcare Group, following its delisting from the London Stock Exchange.

French automotive group Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital have completed the acquisition of the commercial rights to the FIA World Rally Championship and FIA European Rally Championship, according to a report by Reuters.

KKR is nearing an agreement to acquire medical device outsourcing specialist Integer Holdings in a $4bn take-private transaction that would further expand the private equity firm’s healthcare portfolio, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

FIFA has abandoned plans to create a $20bn commercial entity and sell a 20% stake to private investors after facing widespread opposition from football governing bodies and member associations, according to a report by the Financial Times.

UK private equity deal activity remained resilient during the first half of 2026, with firms continuing to pursue buyouts and bolt-on acquisitions despite geopolitical uncertainty and a broader slowdown in mergers and acquisitions, according to new analysis from RSM UK.

Sustainable fashion retailer Reformation has raised $210.9m through its initial public offering, providing private equity owner Permira with a partial exit while leaving the buyout firm as the company’s largest shareholder, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Private equity firm EQT has acquired a significant stake in Yorkshire Water at a valuation below the utility’s regulated asset base, highlighting the pricing pressures facing UK water companies as investors weigh financial, regulatory and political risks across the sector.