by Andreea Melinti | Jan 27, 2025 | News
WH Smith is considering selling its 500-store high street business as it shifts focus to its thriving global travel operations. Private equity firms Hilco and Alteri, both experienced in retail turnarounds, have expressed interest in acquiring the division. This move...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 27, 2025 | News
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) for $2.3bn. This deal reinforces PureHealth’s global expansion strategy, strengthening its footprint in Europe and advancing its mission...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 27, 2025 | News
Apollo Global Management has completed its $3.6bn acquisition of Barnes Group, a leader in industrial and aerospace technologies. The all-cash deal, offering $47.50 per share to shareholders, concludes with Barnes delisting from the New York Stock Exchange. This...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 27, 2025 | News
Investcorp, the Middle East’s largest alternative investment firm, is preparing for a potential public listing within three to five years. The firm, which manages $55bn in assets, plans to double its AUM to $100bn during this period. Vice Chairman and CIO Rishi Kapoor...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 27, 2025 | News
InvestIndustrial, a global private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in Grupo Alacant, a leading Spanish ice cream manufacturer. Founded in 1972 in Alicante, Grupo Alacant focuses on private label ice cream for retail clients and co-manufacturing for major...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 27, 2025 | News
Adventure company Zip World has been sold to private equity firm Dolphin Capital in a £100m deal aimed at driving further growth. Founder Sean Taylor will retain a minority stake in the company, which has become a leader in the UK adventure sector since its launch in...
