Deals
Several private equity firms, including Clearlake Capital, Platinum Equity and EQT, have submitted bids for Forward Air, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the US-based trucking company moves to conclude its strategic review, according to a report by Reuters.
One Rock Capital Partners has surfaced as one of the final contenders for BP’s Castrol lubricants business, as many early suitors retreat and valuation expectations decline, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Palamon Capital Partners, a pan-European growth investor, has agreed to sell its majority stake in mydentist, to funds managed by Bridgepoint Advisors, marking the conclusion of a transformative partnership with the company’s management team since Palamon’s acquisition of a majority stake in 2021.
BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital are moving forward with plans to float Shawbrook Bank in London, with an initial public offering expected as early as the second half of 2025, according to a report by the Financial Times citing sources familiar with the process.
K1 Investment Management, a small-cap enterprise software investor, has entered into a definitive agreement to exit its portfolio company Subsplash to Roper Technologies, a member of the S&P 500.
The private equity backers of MasOrange are exploring options to sell their collective 50% stake in the Spanish telecoms joint venture, with an initial valuation target of at least €5bn ($5.9bn), according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Advent International-backed NIQ Global Intelligence has raised $1.05bn in its US initial public offering, pricing 50 million shares at $21 each – the midpoint of its marketed $20-$24 range, according to a report by Bloomberg.
CapVest Partners is in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in German pharmaceutical firm Stada Arzneimittel, in a potential transaction that could value the business at approximately €10bn ($11.7bn), including debt, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private aviation specialist Flexjet has secured $800m in a new financing round led by L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by luxury giant LVMH, propelling the company’s valuation to $4bn, according to a report by Reuters.
Bridgepoint Group is set to divest its majority stake in Dutch catering firm Vermaat Groep to Compass Group in a deal valuing the business at approximately €1.5bn ($1.8bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Events
12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
