Grill maker Weber to go private with BDT Capital in $3.7bn deal

Grill maker Weber to go private with BDT Capital in $3.7bn deal

Weber, known for its domed charcoal grill, said on Monday it had agreed to be taken private by controlling shareholder BDT Capital Partners LLC in a $3.7bn deal. BDT, which has a 48.2% stake in Weber, will buy all outstanding shares that it does not already own for...
Merlyn Partners seeks to win control of Serie A’s Sampdoria

Merlyn Partners seeks to win control of Serie A’s Sampdoria

Luxembourg-based investment firm Merlyn Partners is seeking to secure control of Sampdoria in what would be the latest takeover of an Italian soccer club by a private equity investor, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Currently second-bottom in Serie...
Insight Partners Weighs $2bn Community Brands Sale

Insight Partners Weighs $2bn Community Brands Sale

Insight Partners is exploring the sale of Community Brands, which makes software used for donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, admissions and events, among other purposes, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The New York-based investment firm is working...
Pinarello could be up for sale after banner years

Pinarello could be up for sale after banner years

The Italian bicycle maker Pinarello could be getting a new owner in 2023. Pinarello sponsors Ineos Grenadiers and their high-end machines have been raced to victory in the Tour de France by Geraint Thomas, Chris Froome, and Bradley Wiggins. Filippo Ganna set the Hour...
Tikehau makes second Iberian investment with Isotrol buyout

Tikehau makes second Iberian investment with Isotrol buyout

Global alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital has bought Spanish renewable energy software provider Isotrol. The company, which was founded in 1984, specialises in software that aims to provide real-time improvement of the productivity and efficiency of energy...