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Kinderhook to take Enhabit private in $1.1bn deal

US private equity firm Kinderhook Industries has agreed to acquire home-health services provider Enhabit in a transaction valuing the business at about $1.1bn, according to a report by Reuters.

Opensity launches tech‑enabled MSO

Opensity Solutions has launched a new organisation created by the combination of K2 Services, Epiq GBTS, and Forrest Solutions, reportedly forming the largest end‑to‑end, tech‑enabled managed services organisation focused on serving legal, financial, and professional services firms.

Partners Group announces planned office in Kuwait

Swiss-based private equity firm Partners Group has announced a plan to expand its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council region with the opening of an office in Kuwait. The application process for the office is underway, and subject to regulatory approvals, with the firm expecting to announce its completion and

Global buyout firms face exit challenges in China

Major private equity firms including KKR, Blackstone, and CVC Capital Partners recorded no publicly disclosed full exits from mainland Chinese portfolio companies in 2025, according to a report by the Financial Times citing data from PitchBook and Dealogic.

KKR weighs sale of BMC Helix at up to $1.5bn

KKR is exploring a sale of BMC Helix that could value the IT service management business at up to $1.5bn, according to a report by Reuters. The process is being advised by Jefferies, with initial interest received from both private equity firms and corporate buyers.

KKR to acquire education firm XCL in $1.3bn deal

Private investment major KKR is set to acquire XCL Education in a deal valued at approximately $1.3bn, marking a significant move in the private equity-backed education sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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