EQT Partners, the Swedish private equity firm managing €269bn in assets, generated €11bn in exit proceeds in 2024. This represents a 72% increase from the previous year. This growth signals a recovery in private equity after years of subdued exit activity. Key...
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...
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...
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...
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... 