Deals
Oxford BioMedica has indicated it could consider a private equity takeover under the right circumstances, even after rejecting multiple unsolicited approaches from Sweden’s EQT earlier this year, according to a report by the Financial Times citing comments from its chief executive.
LaserAway, a US medspa and aesthetic dermatology operator backed by Ares Management and Seidler Equity Partners, is exploring a potential sale that could value the business at more than $2bn, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the situation.
Sixth Street has agreed to acquire a minority stake in private equity-backed commodities data and analytics provider Kpler in a transaction valuing the business at more than $3.7bn, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Liftoff, which is backed by Blackstone, has raised $437m in its revived US initial public offering, pricing above the marketed range and marking a successful return to the public markets after an earlier attempt was withdrawn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Shareholders of Finnish elevator manufacturer Kone have approved the company’s proposed $34bn acquisition of German rival TK Elevator, which is backed by private equity firms Advent International, Cinven, according to a report by Reuters.
European private equity firm Triton Partners has finalised a deal to acquire Flender GmbH, an industrial drive systems manufacturer, from private investment major Carlyle Group in a transaction reportedly valued at around €3bn ($3.5bn).
Private equity firm JC Flowers has finalised its acquisition of the French subsidiary of Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena, marking the completion of a long-planned divestment as the bank continues its post-bailout restructuring, according to a report by Reuters.
Blackstone is moving ahead with a potential sale of its Japanese payments company SP.LINKS Inc, with SoftBank Corp among the bidders progressing to the next stage, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Applied Aerospace & Defense, a government and defence contractor supported by private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group, has secured $650m through its US initial public offering after pricing shares at $20 apiece, according to a report by Reuters citing a statement from the company.
Global business events organiser Hyve has been sold to private equity firm Hellman & Friedman in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8bn, delivering a substantial return for its existing owners Providence Equity Partners and Searchlight Capital Partners, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Events
12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
