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Amundi takes 9.9% stake in ICG

Europe’s largest asset manager Amundi has agreed to acquire a 9.9% stake in London-listed alternative asset manager Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), in a move designed to accelerate its private markets strategy under the firm’s 2025-28 “Invest for the Future” plan, according to a report by Reuters.

RedBird abandons £500m bid for Telegraph

US investment firm RedBird Capital Partners has withdrawn its proposal to acquire the Telegraph Media Group, which publishes the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, in a £500m ($658m) transaction, citing prolonged regulatory delays and internal opposition from staff, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Thoma Bravo makes bid for Clearwater Analytics

US buyout firm Thoma Bravo has made a takeover offer for Clearwater Analytics, the Boise-based investment software company, which would see the firm taken private, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.

Boyu Capital explores Tencent, GIC participation in Starbucks China deal

Boyu Capital is considering bringing Tencent Holdings, GIC, and potentially other investors on board as limited partners in its planned acquisition of a majority stake in Starbucks Corp’s China operations, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Topgolf Callaway explores $1bn sale of Topgolf business to Leonard Green

Topgolf Callaway Brands is in discussions to sell its entertainment-driven driving-range unit Topgolf to private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in a transaction that could value the business at around $1bn, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.

CD&R agrees $10.3bn Sealed Air deal

Private Equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire Sealed Air, the US packaging group best known for inventing bubble wrap, for $10.3bn including debt, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

Gryphon sells 3Cloud to Cognizant

Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private investment firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company 3Cloud, a dedicated Microsoft Azure services provider, to Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH). Financial terms for the transaction, which is expected to close in Q1 2026, were not disclosed.

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