Deals
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is reportedly in discussions to secure a $500m private credit facility to fund its expansion of EV charging infrastructure, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
TOP STORY: Private equity firm Lone Star Funds has agreed to acquire Hillenbrand Inc, a US-based industrial equipment manufacturer, in a $2.3bn all-cash transaction, marking the latest large-cap industrials take-private in 2025’s busy deal calendar, according to a report by Reuters.
Lone Star Funds is nearing an agreement to acquire Hillenbrand Inc, the US plastics parts and industrial processing company, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Da Vinci Capital portfolio company Noventiq, a global provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions, has secured a significant equity investment from Niobrara Capital, a US private equity firm focused on technology and enterprise services.
Medline, the medical supplies manufacturer backed by Blackstone, Carlyle Group, and Hellman & Friedman, has reported net sales of approximately $13.5bn in the first half of 2025, up nearly 10% from the same period last year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management has submitted a new bid within the past week to acquire Papa John’s International, offering $64 per share for the pizza chain, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
European private equity firm Ardian is exploring a potential sale of Frulact, a Portugal-based producer of natural fruit-based and plant-based specialty ingredients, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
The German arm of global accountancy and consulting firm Baker Tilly, which employs around 1,700 people across 10 locations, is considering bringing in a private equity investor, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire US-based venture capital and secondary investment manager Industry Ventures, which has one of the largest VC portfolios in the US managing around $7bn in assets, according to a report by Reuters.
Polaris, a specialist in power-sports vehicles, is to separate its Indian Motorcycle unit into an independent entity, selling a majority stake in the business to private equity firm Carolwood LP, according to a report by Reuters.
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