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UnitedHealth agrees $1bn sale of Banmedica to Patria Investments

UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell its remaining South American business, Banmédica, to Brazilian private equity firm Patria Investments in a deal valued at around $1bn, according to a report by Reuters citing two people familiar with the matter. The final agreement was reportedly signed on Saturday, with an announcement

LDC exits J&J investment

LDC has exited its investment in J&J Global Fulfilment (J&J) to QLS, a Netherlands-based eCommerce fulfilment specialist, following five years of growth. During the partnership with LDC, J&J expanded internationally, more than quadrupled revenue and invested in its eCommerce technology platforms.

Maven achieves return of up to 2.5x from DPP sale

Maven Capital Partners (Maven) has exited its investment in DPP Limited (DPP), a specialist mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance contractor, through a sale to an undisclosed UK private company. The realisation has generated a return of between 2.1x and 2.5x cost for Maven client funds.

Global Sports Capital backs Mexican football league

US private equity firm Global Sports Capital Partners (GSCP) has committed to invest $100m into Liga de Fútbol Americano (LFA), marking the first time a US firm has taken a stake in a Mexican sports league, according to a report by Sports Business Journal.

Blackstone moves toward $4bn MacLean acquisition

Blackstone Inc is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire MacLean Power Systems from Centerbridge Partners, in a transaction that could value the utility-parts business at more than $4bn, according to a report by Bloomberg, with an announcement potentially coming as early as next week.

Stellantis mulls full exit from Comau in deal with One Equity

Stellantis NV is reportedly considering a complete divestment of its industrial-automation unit Comau, effectively handing full control to private equity firm One Equity Partners, according to a report by Bloomberg citing Italy’s Corriere della Sera.

TPG and Warburg explore $500m-plus stake in Sirion

TPG Capital and Warburg Pincus are in early discussions to acquire a majority stake in Sirion Labs, a contract-management software business founded in India, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

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