M&A
12 stories covering m&a — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
LSEG in talks to acquire Permira-backed Octus in deal valued at about $3.5bn
LSEG said it has confirmed talks to buy Octus from Permira in a potential transaction valued at approximately $3.5bn, with no final agreement reached.
Blackstone logs about $6bn from European private equity exits in 2026 YTD
Blackstone has generated about $6bn in European private equity exit proceeds so far in 2026, more than double its prior annual record set in 2014, according to Private Equity Wire.
Apollo’s £5.7bn proposed easyJet acquisition targets early 2027 close
Apollo Global Management’s proposed £5.7bn acquisition of easyJet is expected to complete in early 2027, with regulatory approval still outstanding.
Athos-backed beauty platform Tresalis acquires British fragrance brand Vyrao
Tresalis, a new beauty platform backed by German investment firm Athos, has acquired British fragrance brand Vyrao, with founder Yasmin Sewell staying on as chief brand officer.
Brookfield agrees all-cash acquisition of Reliance Worldwide valued at about AUD4.1bn
Brookfield Asset Management agreed to acquire Reliance Worldwide Corporation in an all-cash deal valuing the Australian plumbing products maker at about AUD4.1bn ($2.9bn).
FountainVest and HSG weigh bids for Alpinestars in potential €1bn deal
FountainVest and HSG are among investors considering bids for Alpinestars in a process that could value the company at around €1bn, according to Private Equity Wire.
Avesi Partners-backed Danforth Health acquires rare disease consultancy Ambit
Danforth Health, backed by Avesi Partners, has acquired Ambit RD, a rare disease and specialty markets consultancy, according to PE Hub.
EQT agrees to acquire McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus for $2bn
EQT has agreed to acquire specialty (re)insurance broker McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus for $2bn, according to PE Hub.
Thoma Bravo explores potential $2bn-plus sale of Foundation Software
Thoma Bravo is exploring a potential sale of construction software provider Foundation Software in a process that could value the company at more than $2bn.
NorthStrive Companies unveils new logo and trademark licensing strategy
NorthStrive Companies announced a new NorthStrive visual identity and a trademark license allowing affiliate PMGC to use the NorthStrive name and marks for communications and M&A.
Carlyle-backed YipitData Explores Sale at $2.5bn-$3bn Valuation
YipitData has hired Goldman Sachs to advise on a potential sale that could value the alternative data provider at up to $3bn.
Sapphire Ventures Partner Details AI Valuation Gap and 2026 IPO Outlook
Anders Ranum of Sapphire Ventures addresses diverging public and private market signals for AI software companies.
