PAI Partners
PAI Partners nears close for EUR 7bn Fund VIII following timeline extension
France-headquartered firm is expected to close the vehicle in November 2023 amid a tough fundraising climate
Naxicap to exit ECF in SBO to PAI
Hospitality and care equipment producer marks fifth deal from PAI’s eighth flagship fund
Capvis-backed Gotha Cosmetics to grant PAI Partners exclusivity 'in coming days'
Capvis took a majority stake in the Netherlands-based colour cosmetics firm in 2016
PAI Partners to acquire The Looping Group from Mubadala Capital
GP will take a majority stake in French leisure park operator via its latest flagship vehicle, PAI Fund VIII
Wellspect bidders CVC, KKR, PAI, EQT expected to progress into second round
US trade owner attempted a previous sale for the Swedish bladder and bowel-control products specialist in 2018
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 20 March 2023
Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons with Cinven's ETC, PAI's Apleona, TA Associate's Fairstone, and more
Eurazeo's Groupe Premium attracts multiple PE bidders ahead of IMs
Insurance broker has seen interest from parties including Ardian, Bridgepoint, BC Partners, Cinven, CVC
Argos Wityu to sell La Compagnie des Desserts to PAI
Deal for French frozen desserts group marks the sixth investment from PAI Mid-Market Fund
BC's VetPartners sees Blackstone, KKR, Partners Group among parties preparing bids
Veterinary group could fetch a valuation in the GBP 2.5bn-GBP 3bn region, having been acquired by BC in 2018
Going, going, not gone: PE auctions bid for relevance amid risk-off environment
With a debt financing drought and macro woes denting exits, GPs are adapting the traditional M&A auction in favour of more flexible bilateral negotiations to get deals across the line
Dyal raises USD 12.9bn for new fund with CVC, PAI stakes in portfolio
Blue Owlтs division exceeded target for fifth fund specialised in buying minority stakes in asset managers
PAI Partners to acquire IFF's Savory Solutions in USD 900m deal
GP is investing in the artificial aromas and flavours manufacturer via latest flagship fund
Private Equity Trendspotter: Sponsors look for sure footing as market slowdown signals change in deals landscape
Aggregate buyout volume brings 2022 just 6% above pre-pandemic dealmaking, with a significant sentiment shift in H2 2022
PAI hires Odaro as head of ESG and sustainability
Denise Odaro joins from her role as head of IR and sustainable finance at the World Bank's IFC
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 16 September 2022
Unquoteтs selection of the latest add-ons with A&M's Ayesa, BC Partners' Valtech, Advent's IRCA, EQT's IVC Evidensia and more
Magnum sells Miranza to PAI-backed Veonet for EUR 250m
Off-market deal values Spanish eye care chain at 14x EBITDA; at least three more ophtha assets in M&A pipeline
Doxx owner pulls process despite solid bids from private equity players
Alantra-led sale process for the German healthcare staffing platform had lasted around six months
Permira to exit Vacanceselect to PAI-backed European Camping Group
French campsite operator will have approximately 10% market share in Europe after the acquisition
PAI Partners to sell Perstorp to Petronas subsidiary
Acquisition by Malaysian group values the Swedish specialty chemicals company at EUR 2.3bn
Bridgepoint sells HKA to PAI Partners
New owner plans to accelerate expansion of UK-based risk mitigation consultancy into adjacent areas via acquisitions
CVC sells Theramex to Carlyle, PAI for GBP 1.2bn
CVC acquired the women's health pharmaceutical business in a USD 703m carve-out in 2017
Doxx to collect initial bids amid fierce midmarket sponsor interest
German digital healthcare staffing specialist has attracted GPs such as IK, DPE, Ardian, Chequers, Triton, PAI, Equistone, Rivean Capital
PAI sells Refresco to KKR for USD 8bn
The price reflects a 14x EBITDA multiple for Refresco
PAI hires Citi for upcoming M Group Services exit
Sale of services and infrastructure provider is expected to start later this year