US takeover falls through at £1.3bn GB Group

US takeover falls through at £1.3bn GB Group

A potential £1.3bn American private equity takeover of GB Group has ended. GTCR, based in Chicago, announced last month that it was considering a cash offer for the London-listed identity specialist, which is headquartered in Chester. Under public company rules it had...
Cybersecurity company NetSPI raises $410m from KKR

Cybersecurity company NetSPI raises $410m from KKR

KKR has agreed to provide cybersecurity firm NetSPI with an additional $410m in growth equity, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg. The deal, slated to close by the end of the fourth quarter, is KKR’s second investment in the company, bringing the private...