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S4 Capital, the digital advertising group founded by Sir Martin Sorrell, has confirmed it is in early-stage discussions regarding a potential merger with MSQ Partners, a multi-disciplinary marketing group backed by One Equity Partners, according to a report by Reuters.
Bain Capital is evaluating strategic options for Ahlstrom, the Finnish specialty materials manufacturer, including a potential sale or initial public offering that could value the business at up to €8bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Kainos Capital, a food and consumer-focused private equity firm, has appointed Ryan Horstman as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding David Knickel, who served as Kainos’ Chief Financial Officer since inception and remains an Advisor to the firm.
Institutional allocators are signalling a more cautious stance on passive equities and private credit, while showing renewed interest in hedge funds, according to a report by Reuters citing a mid-year allocator survey by Goldman Sachs Prime Brokerage.
ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading infrastructure investor, has named Angelo Acconcia as President of the firm effective immediately, wherein he will more formally oversee investment, fundraising, and operational activities.
Pantomath Capital has appointed Kamraj Singh Negi as Managing Director and CEO (Investment Banking), marking a strategic leadership expansion to bolster its presence in India’s dynamic mid-market sector, according to a report by Business Standard.
KKR & Co is approaching a critical juncture in its almost 10-month long takeover pursuit of UK healthcare landlord Assura, with shareholders set to decide by 12 August in whether to accept KKR’s enhanced cash offer or back a rival bid from Primary Healthcare Properties (PHP), according to a report by Bloomberg.
France’s heavily-indebted private equity-owned medical laboratory groups, including EQT-owned Cerba, face mounting pressure following a government-led audit recommending profit caps and regulatory reforms to curb outsized margins in the sector, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Carlyle AlpInvest has closed a $1.25bn securitisation of private equity fund stakes through a collateralised fund obligation (CFO), marking its third such transaction as institutional appetite for structured exposure to private markets continues to build, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Revolution Beauty Group has rejected a takeover offer from consumer-focused private equity firm True, as the embattled UK cosmetics brand continues to evaluate strategic options including a potential equity raise, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter.
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