Bain Capital completes the acquisition of Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici

Bain Capital completes the acquisition of Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici

Molecules (BC) Bidco, a company controlled by funds managed by Bain Capital Private Equity, completed theacquisition of all issued shares and convertible bonds of FIS – Italian Synthetic Factory from Nine Trees Group (NTG). Bidco and Ntg have agreed on a vendor loan,...
Texas schools fund pulls $8.5bn from BlackRock over ESG investing

Texas schools fund pulls $8.5bn from BlackRock over ESG investing

A Texas school fund told BlackRock on Tuesday it was terminating its contract to manage around $8.5 billion of state money, accusing the investment giant of boycotting fossil fuel energy producers, who represent a large part of the state’s industry. BlackRock...
Platinum Equity considers $2bn Club Car sale 

Platinum Equity considers $2bn Club Car sale 

Private equity firm Platinum Equity has hired advisers from investment bank Goldman Sachs in exploring a sale of golf cart manufacturer Club Car that could value the company at more than $2bn.  The report cites unnamed sources in confirming that Platinum Equity is in...
IFF to sell pharma unit to France’s Roquette in $2.85bn

IFF to sell pharma unit to France’s Roquette in $2.85bn

International Flavors & Fragrances said on Tuesday it would sell its pharma solutions business to French plant-based ingredients maker Roquette in a deal valued at $2.85 billion, as it looks to focus on higher-margin businesses. Get the week’s top news...