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The nature of cross-border deals is changing to reflect geopolitical tensions and economic challenges unfolding on the world stage. Are deal teams ready?
PE’s retail M&A deals up 21 per cent
The number of M&A deals targeting UK retailers has increased by 21 per cent in the last year — with deal activity targeting fashion particularly active.
SK Capital acquires Saint-Gobain’s Crystals Business
SK Capital will lead the investment, with Edgewater acting as a minority shareholder with Board involvement.
Verdane makes two new impact investments
Verdane has announced two new healthcare investments through its impact fund Idun, Qbtech and Topro.
H.I.G. Capital acquires CPS Building Services
H.I.G. Capital has acquired CPS Building Services, a UK provider of mechanical and electrical services, from its founder.
Horizon takes majority stake in Boston MFO
The specialist tech investor will support the management team to grow the business both organically and via acquisitions.
BGF-backed Kick ICT snaps up Consilium
BGF-backed Kick ICT has acquired IT consultancy Consilium UK, following a £8.7m investment from the growth investor in 2021.
Enact acquires PAL International
Enact has acquired hygiene solutions provider PAL International from its owners.
Fintech launches to boost access to private markets
Private Markets Alpha has developed an online digital platform designed to improve access to private markets for the global wealth management industry.
Inflexion makes 5.5x return on Phenna sale to Oakley
The sale values the company at over £1bn, with Inflexion banking a money multiple return of 5.5x its original investment. Palatine has also exited CTS Group to Oakley, as the GP looks the merge both businesses.
Inflexion’s Infront adds on Assetmax
Inflexion’s portfolio company Infront has acquired Swiss wealth management platform Assetmax.
Investindustrial exits Benvic
Investindustrial has exited Benvic to International Chemical Investors Group, marking the end of a four-year partnership.
Baird Capital steps into Singapore
Baird Capital has opened a new office in Singapore as part of the firm’s Asia-Pacific expansion.
LDC exits Littlefish to Bowmark
LDC has exited its three-year minority investment in IT and cyber services provider Littlefish to Bowmark Capital.
Perwyn continues hiring spree
Perwyn continues its expansion with the appointment of Liam Coleman as a new associate, the firm’s fifth new hire this year.
Venture Views: Valutico launches VC valuation solution
The Fintech firm has launched an innovative new online platform aimed at increasing accuracy of mid-to-late stage start-up valuations for VC firms.