Deals
Mitsubishi Chemical Group has selected US investment firm Bain Capital as the preferred bidder for its pharmaceutical subsidiary, Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma, in a potential deal worth in excess of $3bn, according to a report by Reuters.
Medical apparel company Figs has turned down a takeover proposal from private equity firm Story3 Capital Partners, which valued the company at over $1bn, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Kantar Group has agreed the sale of its media measurement and analytics unit, Kantar Media, which operates in over 60 markets and employs more than 4,500 people globally, to private equity firm HIG Capital in a deal valued at approximately $1bn, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Global private equity giant KKR has enlisted Goldman Sachs to explore the sale of its significant minority stake in the Philippine fintech company Maya, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Private investment firm Rcapital has successfully sold Trac Precision Solutions Ltd (TRAC), a Crewe-based company specialising in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered engine parts for the defence and aerospace industries, to PTC Industries, an engineering firm based in India.
US-based private equity firm Presidio Investors has finalised the acquisition of struggling Italian soccer club Hellas Verona from entrepreneur Maurizio Setti, the Serie A team announced on its website Wednesday, according to a report by Reuters.
Australia’s Insignia Financial has received an updated offer from CC Capital Partners to acquire the wealth management firm for AUD3.07bn ($1.91bn), according to a report by Reuters.
Carlyle has engaged bankers to consider selling its UK-based funds network and data company, Calastone, in what could be the latest high-profile transaction in a sector that has drawn significant investment, according to a report by Reuters citing four sources familiar with the matter.
Global private equity and venture capital deal activity surged by 24.7% in value in 2024, reaching $639bn, despite a 6.5% drop in transaction volume, according to a report by PE Insights citing S&P Global Market Intelligence.
US investment firm I Squared Capital is considering a bid for Hong Kong-listed broadband provider HKBN, which could value the company at up to $1bn, according to a report by Reuters citing two sources familiar with the matter.
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