Sector
EQT launches LimaCorporate sale
Teasers for the Italian orthopaedic prosthetics producer were dispatched recently, sources say
Argos could revisit Fabbri Vignola sale in 12-18 months
Sponsor was met with unsatisfactory offers for the business in a sale process launched in May, sources say
Unilever tea auction set to close second round in November
Advent is in a strong position, while Cinven, CVC and Carlyle have ESG concerns, sources say
Brewdog, Hawksmoor hit brakes on IPO plans
Founders of both businesses cite pandemic recovery uncertainty in the hospitality sector
Capiton invests in Solvis
GP is backing the heating systems firm via Capiton VI, which is on the road with a EUR 550m target
Main Capital sells B+M to LEA for 3x money
Software investor Main Capital acquired the banking and insurance digitalisation platform in 2015
PAI leans towards US listing in dual-track for Refresco
Paris-headquartered PAI is close to appointing Rothschild to advise it on options
Ufenau on track for Q1 2022 fundraise
Switzerland-headquartered service-focused GP is planning to raise its seventh flagship fund
Synova backs National Education Group
Investment in the education-sector online training and development provider is the GPs sixth deal from Synova IV
Schenck Process owner Blackstone launches sale process
Sale could potentially generate as much as EUR 1.5bn in proceeds, sources say
Lampa attracts interest from L Catterton, Chequers
Milan-based firm adviser Vitale is assisting owner Cronos Capital Partners on a potential exit
Waterland invests in Horn & Company
GP and the management consultancy have entered into a 50:50 partnership, according to a statement
CapMan sells Bright Group to Carlyle's NEP
CapMan acquired the event technology and equipment provider in 2011 via its ninth buyout fund
Bowmark fully exits Aston Lark in Howden sale
GP supported the MBO of Aston Scott in 2015, adding on Lark Group two years later
Vendis puts Sylphar on the market
Private equity firms are looking with interest at the asset, one source says
Axcel explores dual-track process for Aidian
Rothschild and Carnegie have been mandated as sale and IPO advisers, respectively
BB Capital, Vortex explore KidsKonnect sale
First bids in the Baird-run process are scheduled for this month, sources say
TA Associates takes minority stake in Foncia
TA secures a 25% stake, while Partners Group remains the controlling shareholder
Social concerns increasingly important in European consumer M&A
Ethical supply chains, modern slavery, diversity and inclusion, wage gaps, and health and safety are all "potential liabilities" for M&A sponsors
Burger King UK owners mull GBP 600m listing – report
IPO plans are thought likely to be formalised within days, dual-track process could be explored too
DPE's Calvias hits DACH auction pipeline
DPE has built Calvias through a string of acquisitions since its 2015 buyout
RGI sale by Corsair Capital draws CVC, Nextalia interest
Carlyle, Investindustrial and TA Associates are also among the sponsors showing initial interest
VC-backed Truecaller lists on Nasdaq Stockholm
Caller identification software is backed by VCs including Sequoia Capital and Atomico
H&F matches EQT's EUR 3.36bn Zooplus offer
H&F has increased its EUR 460 per share offer for the pet products retailer to EUR 470 per share