EQT has agreed to acquire Fujitec, Japan’s largest independent elevator and escalator manufacturer, in a $2.7bn take-private deal – marking its largest-ever buyout in Japan and the biggest PE-led take-private transaction in Asia so far this year, according to a report by Reuters.
Der M&A-Markt zeigt Widerstandskraft trotz Marktvolatilität. Das globale Volumen der Fusionen und Übernahmen ist laut Daten von Goldman Sachs im ersten Halbjahr um 29% auf rund 2 Bill. Dollar gestiegen. Die Investmentbank erwartet strategische Megadeals im zweiten Halbjahr.
Die Transformation hin zu klimaneutralen Wirtschaftsstrukturen ist Herausforderung und Chance zugleich. Der „FCF CleanTech Venture Capital Report“ zeigt: Cleantech hat sich vom Nischensektor zum strategischen Investmentfeld entwickelt. Beispiele wie Verkor oder Climeworks, die Milliardenbeträge mobilisieren, verdeutlichen das Potenzial. Cleantech verbindet ökonomische Wertschöpfung mit ökologischem Fortschritt.
Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced a new strategic partnership with Australian solar energy company CleanPeak Energy, committing A$500 million (USD$325 million) to accelerate the growth of CleanPeak Energy’s distributed energy platform. The investment from KKR will support the development of a pipeline of distributed solar, battery storage and micro‑grid solutions for Australia’s […]
EQT has struck a deal to acquire Neogov, a US-based human resources software provider, in a transaction that values the company at more than $3bn including debt, according to a report Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Private equity heavyweights Permira and Warburg Pincus are exploring a potential £2.5bn ($3.36bn) exit from Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, according to a report by Reuters citing three sources familiar with the matter.
Australia-based global financial services group Macquarie announced an agreement to acquire Ireland-based renewable energy asset optimization company Erova Energy, citing opportunities to scale its platform to new markets. Founded in 2015 with an initial focus on energy tranding, Erova provides risk and revenue optimization solutions for renewable assets , including wind, solar, waste-to-energy and battery […]
Private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners and Brookfield Asset Management have agreed to acquire First National Financial in a deal that values the Canadian mortgage lender at CAD2.9bn ($2.12bn), according to a company announcement on Sunday.
Die bayerische Landesregierung hat kürzlich eine bedeutende Entscheidung getroffen, die das Potenzial hat, die Investitionslandschaft für Startups in Deutschland und darüber hinaus zu verändern. Mit der Verabschiedung einer neuen Resolution können öffentliche und private Stiftungen nun bis zu 5 % ihres Vermögens in Venture Capital investieren. Diese Entscheidung könnte als Katalysator für eine stärkere Beteiligung […]
Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group announced today an agreement to acquire renewable energy and energy transition sector-focused financial advisory firm Augusta & Co. Founded in 2002 by senior bankers from leading investment banks, Augusta serves the European energy transition sector as a specialist financial advisory and investment house, completing over 130 […]
Private equity firm Cinven is close to acquiring French data services specialist Artefact in a deal that could value the company at around €1bn ($1.2bn), according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Blackstone is preparing to take more portfolio companies public than at any time since the IPO boom of 2021, signalling renewed momentum in the public markets, according to a report by Reuters citing President and COO Jon Gray.
Apollo Global Management is leading a £600m private debt financing package to support Bridgepoint’s acquisition of UK dental group Mydentist, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
One Rock Capital Partners has surfaced as one of the final contenders for BP’s Castrol lubricants business, as many early suitors retreat and valuation expectations decline, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives announced an agreement by its infrastructure team to acquire non-hazardous liquid waste management services provider Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES), from Boston-based investor Audax Private Equity. Founded in 2002, Texas-based LES manages non-hazardous liquid waste for clients across sectors including restaurant, grocery chain, hospitality, education, and environmental services across the U.S. The company […]
