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Roark mulls $2bn IPO for Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands

Roark Capital is considering a potential initial public offering of restaurant group Inspire Brands – owner of Dunkin’, Arby’s, and Jimmy John’s, that could raise around $2bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

TPG weighs sale or IPO of Asia OneHealthcare

TPG Inc is exploring strategic options for its stake in Kuala Lumpur-based medical services provider Asia OneHealthcare, including a potential sale or initial public offering, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Searchlight exits Euclid Transactional to CRC Group

Searchlight Capital Partners has completed the sale of underwriting platform Euclid Transactional, a provider of transactional insurance solutions specialising in representations and warranties, and tax liability insurance to CRC Group, an independent wholesale specialty and MGA business.

Thoma Bravo agrees WWEX deal to create $12bn shipping tech platform

Thoma Bravo is to acquire US-based third-party logistics provider WWEX Group and combine it with its existing portfolio company Auctane. Financial terms of the deal have not been confirmed, although reports suggest the combined logistics and shipping technology platform will have a value of up to $12bn.

Genstar adds supply chain specialist to advisory board

Genstar Capital, a PE firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the industrials, software, financial services, and healthcare industries, has appointed John Kufner to the firm’s Strategic Advisory Board (SAB).

West Monroe promotes three M&A execs to MD

West Monroe, a global business and technology consulting firm, has promoted of 11 individuals from director to managing director including three Mergers & Acquisitions executives – Rainer Feick, Tyler Giesting, and Adam Kirsch.

AEA Elevate appoints new operating partners

AEA Elevate, AEA Investors’s professional services-focused growth buyout investment strategy, has added Preston Hayes as head of portfolio M&A and capital markets, and Kirk Goodman as head of portfolio go‑to‑market.

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