Deals
The Australian-listed Domino’s Pizza franchise has rejected claims that Bain Capital is preparing a takeover bid for the business, according to a report by Reuters. A potential deal was reportedly set to be worth up to AUD4bn ($2.6bn).
Chinese private equity firm Boyu Capital is leading the race to acquire a controlling stake in Starbucks’ China operations, in a deal that could value the business at more than $4bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Blackstone Inc is partnering with Saudi Arabia’s AI company Humain to develop data centres across the kingdom, beginning with an initial $3bn investment, marking a significant step in the region’s AI infrastructure ambitions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Medline Inc, the US medical supplies business taken private in a $34bn leveraged buyout by Blackstone, Carlyle Group, and Hellman & Friedman in 2021, has publicly filed for an IPO, setting the stage for one of the largest-ever PE -backed listings.
Global investment firm Permira has realised its investment in Nexthink, a developer of Digital Employee Experience management software. The all-cash transaction, which values the business at around $3bn sees Vista Equity Partners acquire a majority holding.
UK-based private equity firm Cinven is weighing a potential exit for German software company Think‑cell, with the business possibly being marketed at a valuation of up to €3bn ($3.5bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
French media and entertainment group Banijay has struck a deal to buy a majority stake in sports-betting operator Tipico from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners, according to a report by Reuters.
Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the owner of Burger King, has shortlisted Chinese private equity firms CPE and HSG as potential acquirers of a controlling stake in the fast food chain’s China business, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Sweden’s EQT – one of Europe’s largest private equity firms – has made a takeover approach for Australia’s AUB Group, valuing the insurance broking and risk services company at around AUD5.25bn ($3.41bn), according to a report by Reuters.
Sanari Capital has exited its investment in Fernridge Solutions, selling its stake to Broll Property Group. The firm believes that Broll’s pan-African reach and expertise in real estate and technology will enable it to lead the next phase of growth for the Johannesburg-based market intelligence and geospatial analytics firm.
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