Private Equity News & Trends

UK likely to greenlight PE-backed takeover of defense group Ultra Electronics after concessions

June 24, 2022

The takeover of UK-listed defense company Ultra Electronics by Advent International-owned Cobham is set to secure government approval, almost a year after the £2.7 billion was first accepted.

Public-to-Private

TPG to boost healthcare portfolio with $1.1B Convey take-private

June 21, 2022

TPG has agreed to take Convey Health Solutions private for roughly $1.1 billion in the third-largest healthcare take-private announced so far this year.

Europe

GIC, APG agree to student housing deal as demand grows

June 22, 2022

Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and Dutch pension fund APG have agreed to take control of The Student Hotel at a €2.1 billion valuation (around $2.2 billion) with students returning to campus as the pandemic eases.

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PE Fundraising

PE executives brace for uncertainty and fewer deals amid economic turmoil

June 17, 2022

The prospect of fewer deals and a tough economic environment for portfolio companies cast a pall over the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin.

Private Equity

Top 10 PE investors in the elder and disabled care sector

June 17, 2022

Private investment firms have poured capital into the elder and disabled care industry in recent years as the US population 65 and older rapidly grows.

Energy

BlackRock fund strategy backs Europe's bid to cut reliance on Russian energy

June 16, 2022

BlackRock launched a new fund strategy that will focus on renewable energy infrastructure, with around half of the investment focusing on Europe as it looks to pivot away from fossil fuels in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

Cybersecurity

The most active PE investors in cybersecurity

June 15, 2022

Investments in cybersecurity firms have remained a top priority for many private equity firms, especially those specializing in technology deals.

Private Equity

Who are the most active PE investors in infrastructure?

June 10, 2022

Private equity investors have been pouring more money into infrastructure funds in recent years, drawn by the steady cash flows and lower risk profile such assets offer. Using PitchBook data, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most active PE investors in infrastructure by deal count since the start of 2017.

Weekend Analysis

The risks of opening the PE club to the mass affluent

June 10, 2022

PE has traditionally been the domain of institutional backers, but now another class of investors—the mass affluent—is making its presence felt.

News & Analysis

TPG's top deals since going public

Succession planning at PE firms reveals risks of leadership change

Global supply chain weakness draws increasing PE investment

TPG expands clean energy exposure with investment in Intersect Power

Zendesk buyout joins building wave of tech take-private deals