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Cinven to invest in Flint Global

Cinven is making a majority investment in Flint Global, a specialist professional services firm which advises corporates and investors on regulatory, policy, competition and economics matters. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Medline targets $55bn valuation in mega PE-backed IPO

Medline, the medical supply manufacturer backed by Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, is targeting a $55bn valuation in a US IPO which would make it one of the largest PE-backed listings ever, according to a report by Reuters.

L’Oréal doubles Galderma stake to 20% in deal with EQT-led group

L’Oréal has agreed to double its stake in Galderma Group to 20% as it deepens its exposure to the fast-growing injectable aesthetics market, according to a report by Bloomberg. The shares are being acquired from an investor consortium led by private equity firm EQT, although financial terms were not disclosed.

KKR in advanced talks to acquire sports-focussed PE firm Arctos

US private capital giant KKR is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in Arctos Partners, a private equity firm specialising in minority investments in professional sports teams, according to a report by the Financial Times.

US exits on track for second year of recovery

US private equity firms are set to post a second year of recovery in exit activity, with total realised value in 2025 already surpassing last year, according to a report by Reuters citing new data from PitchBook. Buyout firms completed roughly 1,300 exits through October, generating an estimated $621.7bn, compared

Bridgepoint to reinvest in Brevo, as the company reaches unicorn status

Bridgepoint has reinvested in Brevo, a European customer engagement software brand, as part of the company’s latest €500m financing round. As a result of the round, Brevo has officially become a unicorn for the first time. Bridgepoint has reinvested as a minority shareholder through Bridgepoint Development Capital V, a lower

Digita Group to be acquired by GI Partners

Digita Group has reached an agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. Digita is one of the largest independent, diversified tower companies in the Nordics, with nationwide tower portfolios across both Finland and Iceland. It also has a longstanding partnership with Yle, Finland’s public TV and radio broadcaster.

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