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Paris PE firm Ardian Taps SMCP to Invest in U.S. Middle-Market Companies

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:53:00 EDT

Dominique Senequier founded the private equity group of French insurer Axa in 1996 and spun it off in 2013, renaming it Ardian

Before Signing an M&A Letter of Intent, Consider These 7 Points

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT

Negotiating non-disclosure agreements carefully will avoid problems down the road, say M&A attorneys

Kellogg Buys Brazilian Food Company Parati to Continue Expanding in Emerging Markets

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:06:00 EDT

The maker of Froot Loops and Special K previously invested in Multipro

Arsenal Doubles Down on Industrial and Healthcare M&A with Fourth Fund

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:05:00 EDT

Arsenal-backed PSG has made several acquisitions, including Alkon, Flow Polymers and Sasco

Permian Basin Remains Attractive for Oil and Gas M&A, Says Deloitte's Ray Ballott

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT

Productive drilling activity will drive costs down and lead more buyers to the Permian

Stanley Black & Decker Harvests Newell’s Irwin Tools in Strategic Pruning Process

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 08:55:00 EDT

Many consumer companies, including ConAgra, Church & Dwight and P&G , are buying and selling product lines to focus on fast-growing brands

Polaris Wheels in Transamerican, as Deals for Auto Parts Accelerate

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:42:00 EDT

Recent buyers include Crestview, Grakon and Watermill

General Atlantic Backs Joe & the Juice, as PE Firms Warm up to “Fast Casual”

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:40:00 EDT

Jimmy John’s, Pink Taco and Wetzel’s Pretzels have garnered private equity investments

Manufacturing M&A Expected to Grow, Driven by Medical Device Makers & Others

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT

In Mergers & Acquisitions’ monthly survey, dealmakers say they expect "a more friendly regulatory environment" after the presidential election concludes, no matter who wins

GE Buys Blade Maker LM Wind Power, Continues Acquisition Spree

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:47:00 EDT

The company has deals in place for Arcam, Meridium, ShipExpress and SLM Solutions

Aon Purchases Risk Management Firm Stroz Friedberg, as Cyber Deals Remain Robust

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:23:00 EDT

Accenture, Symantec and Vista Equity have all recently made recent cybersecurity purchases

Palladium’s Investment in Del Real Shows Globalization Drives Interest in Hispanic Foods

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:42:00 EDT

Other food buyers include Ajinomoto and Teasdale Foods

PE Firms Fundraising: Brightstar Capital, Headlands and Others

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:23:00 EDT

VPC Partners is also raising a fund

The Weekly Wrap: Bass Pro, Gannett, Salesforce

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:40:00 EDT

Bass Pro buys Cabela's; Gannett adds Golfweek; Salesforce purchases Krux

NXT Capital Raises Fourth Mid-Market Loan Fund, as Investors Show Interest in Private Debt

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT

Audax and Carlyle have also raised loan related funds

Carlyle Acquires Total's Chemicals Unit, Amid Volatile Oil Prices

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:52:00 EDT

Other similar deals in the mid-market include acquisitions from Meridian, PPG and Polymer Solutions

Frank’s Buys Blackhawk Group, Maker of Oil-Well Tools, From Bain Capital PE

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:11:00 EDT

Recent oil and natural gas dealmakers include Carlyle, PDC Energy and H-D

Bain Capital Credit Launches BDC to Make Direct Loans to Middle-Market Companies

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:23:00 EDT

Other PE firms that have formed BDCs include: Apollo, Carlyle, KKR and TPG

Gannett’s Purchase of Golfweek Leverages Rising Popularity of Golf

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:14:00 EDT

The USA Today publisher recently acquired the (Bergen County) Record, ReachLocal, and made a bid for Tribune

More Construction-Related M&A Expected in 2017

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:00:00 EDT

There’s still room for growth, said dealmakers at the 2016 Building & Infrastructure Conference, hosted by Lincoln International and L.E.K. Consulting

One Rock Capital Buys North Pacific Paper, as Weyerhaeuser Sheds Non-Core Assets to Focus on Lumber

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:07:00 EDT

Weyerhaeuser recently bought Plum Creek Timber and announced sales of cellulose fibers businesses to International Paper and Nippon Paper

Finding a Home for Newell Brands' Castoffs

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 08:55:00 EDT

The owner of Sharpie markers and Rubbermaid storage containers is looking to sell divisions that house the Irwin tools and K2 snowboard brands

Index of M&A Activity: September Composite at 53.4

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:53:00 EDT

Leads for new deals hit a 2016 high, showing signs that dealflow continues to rebound from a slow first half

MTS Health’s Fourth Fund Underscores Optimism About Healthcare M&A

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:19:00 EDT

CVS, Frazier Healthcare and Kroger have also recently made acquisitions

Salesforce Buys Marketing Startup Krux to Fight Rising Competition

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:01:00 EDT

The purchase will put Salesforce in a better position to compete against Microsoft and Oracle

Grey Mountain Wraps Up Gyro Maker Kronos, as Ethnic Foods Gain Popularity

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:14:00 EDT

Food buyers include Findus Spain, Ajinomoto and Windsor Quality

Newell Brands Puts 10 Percent of Businesses Up For Sale

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:30:00 EDT

The divestitures come amid a strategic review of business conducted since the merger of Newell Rubbermaid and Yankee Candle owner Jarden

The Riverside Co. Eyes Software Services with New Growth Fund, Providing Alternative to Venture Capital

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:43:00 EDT

Riverside, led by co-CEOs Béla Szigethy and Stewart Kohl, closed a $650 million micro-cap fund for small businesses in September

Bass Pro Buys Cabela’s, After Elliott Associates Pushes Target to Sell

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:50:00 EDT

Capital One also reached a deal to purchase Cabela’s credit card portfolio

Linden Capital Buys Packager Merical, as Consumers Buy More Nutritional Supplements

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 11:40:00 EDT

Recent packaging buyers include Berry Plastics, Novolex and Platinum Equity

PE Firms Fundraising: Carlyle China, Lexington Middle Market and Others

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:36:00 EDT

Varsity Healthcare Partners is also raising a fund

The Weekly Wrap: Accenture, Boston Scientific, Lanxess

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:17:00 EDT

Accenture acquires DayNine; Boston Scientific purchases EndoChoice; Lanxess buys Chemtura

Nationwide is Acquiring Advisory Shop Jefferson National, Expanding Retirement Service Distribution

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:35:00 EDT

Recent insurance buyers include AIG and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Why Private Equity Firms and Strategic Buyers Love Pets

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:22:00 EDT

Tractor Supply's purchase of Petsense and Smucker's acquisition of Gravy Train maker Big Heart Pet Brands from Vestar Capital leverage recurring revenue opportunities, from catnip to puppy pads

Viacom Wins Over Bond Investors Thanks to CBS Merger Talks

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:52:00 EDT

National Amusements recently proposed that the two companies merge in an effort to revive MTV and Comedy Central