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Global M&A tops $1tn over summer

Dealmaking surged over the summer months, with announced global transactions topping $1.05tn since June – a 30% increase on last year and the strongest summer tally since the 2021 post-pandemic boom, according to Bloomberg data.

FalconPoint Partners acquires SMS

FalconPoint Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in North American middle market companies in the business services and industrials sectors, has acquired SMS, a high-growth industrial services business, committing $500m to support the platform’s growth.

Japan set for record year in take-private activity

Private equity-led take-private transactions in Japan are on track to hit record levels in 2025, with deal volume expected to surpass the $40.3bn recorded in 2023, despite subdued global deal activity, according to a report by Reuters.

Clearlake completes Dun & Bradstreet acquisition

Clearlake Capital Group has completed its acquisition of decisioning data and analytics platform Dun & Bradstreet Holding with the company’s stockholders receiving $9.15 in cash for each share of common stock that they own.

GTCR eyes private debt backing for €5bn Zentiva buyout

Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR is in financing talks with direct lenders, including KKR, to support a potential acquisition of European generics drugmaker Zentiva, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Bow River to acquire Park Cities Asset Management arm

Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, has acquired the asset-based financing business of Dallas-based Park Cities Asset Management, an asset manager focused on providing capital solutions to the lower middle market.

HIG Infrastructure exits EYSA in sale to Tikehau

An affiliate of HIG Capital, a global alternative investment firm with $70bn in capital under management, has completed the sale of EYSA Group to Tikehau Investment Management SAS, a global alternative asset manager.

Bain Capital weighs $1.4bn take-private bids for Canada Goose

Bain Capital is evaluating offers to take luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose private in a deal that could value the Toronto- and New York-listed company at around $1.4bn, according to a CNBC report citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

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