Deals
A potential de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may help revive private equity dealmaking momentum in 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments by Joe Baratta, global head of private equity at Blackstone Inc.
TPG Inc has engaged Malayan Banking Bhd and UBS Group AG to assess strategic options for Asia OneHealthcare, including a potential sale or public listing, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Italy’s top-tier football league, Serie A, is engaging with private equity investors over a potential minority sale in its international media rights arm, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation.
UK-listed engineering business Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4bn ($1.9bn) takeover by a consortium led by Tinicum Incorporated and Blackstone, bringing to a close months of bid interest in the aerospace and defence group, according to a report by Reuters.
Agilitas Private Equity has agreed to sell Integris Composites, a global provider of high-performance survivability composite solutions, to Triton Partners, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Royal Bank of Canada is spearheading the provision of a $1.1bn loan package to finance the acquisition of Salt Lake City-based nuclear service provider EnergySolutions LLC by Energy Capital Partners LLC, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Sixth Street has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women, marking its first investment in UK football as institutional capital continues to target the growth of the women’s game, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Japanese HR platform SmartHR Inc, which counts KKR, General Atlantic, and Sequoia Capital among its investors, is reportedly considering a Tokyo IPO later this year, targeting a valuation of roughly $1bn (JPY160bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
US private equity firm GTCR LLC has completed a $400m-plus acquisition of Montreal-based LiveBarn Inc, a live-streaming platform for amateur and youth sports across North America, according to a report by the Globe and Mail.
PE buyout activity fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as dealmakers grappled with uncertainty in technology markets and geopolitical tensions. Firms completed acquisitions worth $172bn in Q1, a 36% decline from the previous quarter and an 8% drop from the same period last year, according to Dealogic.
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
