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Spanish pharmaceutical company Grifols (GRLS.MC) has rebuffed a potential takeover bid from Canadian investment firm Brookfield, arguing that the €6.45bn ($6.8bn) proposal significantly undervalues the company’s growth prospects and long-term potential, according to a report by Reuters.
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Private equity giant Blackstone is to acquire Jersey Mike’s Subs in a deal that reportedly values the US sandwich chain at approximately $8bn, including debt. Founder and CEO Peter Cancro will retain a significant equity stake and continue to lead the business.Â
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A high-stakes clash between private equity titans KKR and Bain Capital over a $4bn buyout of Fuji Soft is reshaping the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Japan, and could become a blueprint for more aggressive dealmaking in the country, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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Insight Partners, Blackstone, and Clearlake Capital, the joint owners of Diligent Corporation, are considering strategic options for the corporate governance software provider, including a potential sale that could value the business at around $7bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.
Awards
The winners of the Private Equity Wire European Emerging Manager Awards, which recognise excellence among private equity emerging fund managers and service providers, were announced at an exclusive ceremony and networking event today (14 November), at etc.venues, County Hall, London.
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Carnelian Energy Capital, the private equity owner of Ridgemar Energy, is exploring the sale of the US-based oil and gas producer, aiming for a valuation exceeding $1bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.
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Private investment giant Stonepeak has agreed to acquire Boundary Street Capital, a private credit firm with a focus on digital infrastructure, enterprise software, and technology services in the lower middle market.
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Private equity firms are forecasting a substantial rise in UK deal activity in 2025, with 84% expecting to execute between five and ten deals, according to a report by Reuters, citing a survey by Deutsche Numis published on Tuesday.
Event – London
Ahead of the Private Equity Wire European Emerging Managers Summit, Joe Briggs (pictured), Founder & Managing Partner at Briggs Capital Formation, provides insight for new and emerging managers on the topic of differentiation. Joe will be moderating a panel and roundtable on this topic at the Summit on 14 November.Â
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Private equity firm Partners Group is considering selling a stake in the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based global network of private schools valued at up to €5bn ($5.38bn), according to a report by Reuters.
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
