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PE-backed Aptean faces rival bid for software provider Logility

Supply chain software provider Logility Supply Chain Solutions has received an unsolicited takeover bid of $15 per share, potentially challenging its previously agreed $14.30 per share buyout by Aptean, which is backed by PE firms including TA Associates, according to a report by Reuters.

Silver Lake and P2 Capital explore $5bn-plus Blackhawk sale

PE firms Silver Lake Management and P2 Capital Partners are exploring strategic exit options from their investment in Blackhawk Network, the prepaid card and gift voucher platform they took private in 2018, including a sale at a potential valuation in excess of $5bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Vista and Harvest weigh $4bn sale of software firm Granicus

Private equity firms Vista Equity Partners and Harvest Partners are exploring a potential sale of Granicus, a government-services software provider, in a deal that could value the company at approximately $4bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.

Hillhouse to deploy up to $2bn annually in Japan

Global private equity firm Hillhouse Investment is set to significantly expand its presence in Japan, with plans to invest between $1bn and $2bn annually in the country, while nearly doubling its local headcount by the end of 2025, according to a report by Reuters.

Alvogen secures private credit loan from Centerbridge

Alvogen Pharma US has secured a private credit loan led by Centerbridge Partners to alleviate near-term refinancing risks, as the generic drugmaker faces anticipated revenue declines, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Sycamore agrees $10bn Walgreen take-private deal

Walgreens Boots Alliance is set to be taken private by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a $10bn deal, marking the end of nearly a century of public trading for the US pharmacy giant, according to a report by Reuters.

Bain targets Seven & i supermarket IPO within three years

Private equity giant Bain Capital has plans to take Seven & i Holdings’ supermarket business public in approximately three years, following efforts to enhance synergies within the group, a Bain executive has confirmed, according to a report by Reuters.

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