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Advent expands Hong Kong hub to deepen Asia Pacific reach

Global private equity investment firm Advent International, which manages over $100bn in assets across 16 offices worldwide, is strengthening its Hong Kong presence, positioning the city as a key regional hub to better serve Asia Pacific clients.

Ethos Capital appoints partner and CFO

Ethos Capital, which takes majority and minority positions in middle market companies across North America and Europe, has named Marc Puglia as Partner and Chief Financial Officer, joining the firm’s Senior Executive Committee.

Ampersand-backed Biologos appoints CEO

Biologos, a life sciences manufacturer and portfolio company of private investor Ampersand Capital Partners, has appointed Hetal Patel as chief executive officer as the company enters its next phase of expansion under private equity ownership.

KKR mulls exit from data centre cooling specialist CoolIT

Private investment major KKR is exploring a potential multibillion-dollar sale of data centre cooling provider CoolIT Systems, aiming to capitalise on surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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.

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