by Andreea Melinti | Feb 5, 2025 | News
HIG Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire a strategic stake in Germany-based machine tool manufacturer HELLER Group. The deal, which remains subject to antitrust clearance, marks a significant partnership between HIG and the fourth generation of the Heller...
by Andreea Melinti | Feb 5, 2025 | News
Alchemy Partners closed its latest fund, Alchemy Special Opportunities Fund V, securing €1bn in capital commitments and surpassing its initial fundraising target. The fund focuses on European mid-market corporate special situations and has already deployed...
by Andreea Melinti | Feb 5, 2025 | News
Silver Oak Services Partners secured a strategic investment for Smile Partners USA through a new continuation fund, with backing from BlackRock Secondaries & Liquidity Solutions and Hollyport Capital. The recapitalization enables Silver Oak to maintain its...
by Andreea Melinti | Feb 4, 2025 | News
Piraeus Financial Holdings is in talks to acquire National Insurance from private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, aiming to expand its fee-based revenue. CEO Christos Megalou confirmed the discussions during a press conference, highlighting that the acquisition...
by Andreea Melinti | Feb 4, 2025 | News
KKR has increased its bid for Japanese IT firm Fuji Soft to JPY9,850 per share, surpassing Bain Capital’s latest offer in an escalating $2bn takeover contest. Bain had recently raised its bid to JPY9,600 per share, but KKR’s latest move represents a more than 4%...
by Andreea Melinti | Feb 4, 2025 | News
Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneakers and apparel brand, has secured a 12% minority investment from Blue Pool Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm. The deal, completed after Golden Goose postponed its planned IPO in June 2024, allows Permira to maintain its...
