Acquisition
143 stories covering acquisition — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Apax Partners Competes to Acquire CloserStill Media for Over £1.2bn
Apax Partners is a leading bidder in an auction to buy CloserStill Media from Providence Equity Partners, potentially valuing the UK events firm at more than £1.2bn.
Stonepeak and Bernhard Nearing $6bn Acquisition of Louisiana Utility Cleco Power
A consortium of Stonepeak Partners and Bernhard Capital Partners is close to acquiring Cleco Power for around $6 billion, according to a report.
Sullivan Street Partners Acquires Mi Hub from LDC
Sullivan Street Partners has invested in and acquired Mi Hub, a UK-based corporate uniform provider, from LDC, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Blue Owl Acquires Sila Realty Trust in $2.4 Billion All-Cash Deal
Blue Owl Capital's real assets arm has agreed to acquire healthcare-focused REIT Sila Realty Trust in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.4 billion.
CVC and GTCR Propose Joint Acquisition of Teleflex
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and GTCR have made a preliminary bid to take medical device manufacturer Teleflex private, according to a report.
PE Firms Submit Offers for Schroders' Benchmark Unit
Private equity investors have tabled initial bids for Benchmark Capital, Schroders' financial planning arm, amid the UK asset manager's acquisition process.
Novonor Sells Controlling Stake in Braskem to IG4 Capital Fund
Brazil's Novonor and NSP Investimentos agree to sell a controlling stake in Braskem to IG4 Capital's Shine I fund, pending approvals.
KKR and Apollo Among Bidders for Portugal's Logoplaste
US private equity firms KKR and Apollo are evaluating an acquisition of Portuguese packaging firm Logoplaste, with non-binding offers due in May and a potential valuation over €1.7bn.
PAI Partners-Backed Pasubio Acquires Luilor
Pasubio, backed by PAI Partners, has acquired Luilor, an Italian manufacturer of textiles for luxury furniture brands and fashion houses.
EU's Potential Antitrust Rules Relaxation Boosts PE Exits, Says EY-Parthenon; Pasubio Acquires Luilor
PAI Partners-backed Pasubio, a leather provider for automotive and luxury sectors, announces acquisition of Luilor as EY-Parthenon highlights potential EU antitrust rule changes aiding private equity
WindRose-Backed Stellus Rx Acquires Tria Health
Stellus Rx, a Texas-based pharmacy care management platform backed by WindRose, has acquired Tria Health, according to a PE Hub report.
Warburg Pincus-Backed Service Compression Acquires Axip Energy Services
Service Compression, a natural gas compression provider headquartered in Lubbock, Texas and backed by Warburg Pincus, has acquired Axip Energy Services, as per PE Hub.
Lightyear-Backed King Risk Partners Acquires Insurance Broker Morin Associates
King Risk Partners, a US-based insurance broker backed by Lightyear, has acquired Morin Associates, according to a PE Hub report.
AIP Agrees $1.27bn Take-Private Deal for Avanos Medical
American Industrial Partners acquires Avanos Medical in a $1.27bn transaction, focusing on non-opioid pain management devices, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Cognita Founder Sells Startup to Radiology Partners Less Than a Year After Founding
Louis Blankemeier explains why his healthcare AI startup Cognita chose acquisition by Radiology Partners over venture capital raising in 2024.
Cognita Sold to Radiology Partners Less Than a Year After Founding
Louis Blankemeier explains why his healthcare AI startup Cognita chose acquisition by Radiology Partners over venture capital funding.
Golden Goose Prices €880m Bond for HSG Acquisition
Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose has secured an €880m bond package to finance its buyout by Chinese PE firm HSG, amid uneven luxury sector sentiment.
Mesoblast Acquires Exclusive License to CAR Technology Platform
Mesoblast Limited announced on April 14, 2026, its acquisition of an exclusive worldwide license to a patented CAR technology for enhancing MSC products, according to GlobeNewswire PE.
TPG Nears $1.8-$2bn Acquisition of Learfield in College Sports Media
Private equity firm TPG is close to acquiring Learfield, valued at $1.8bn to $2bn, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2026, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
TPG Nears $1.8-$2bn Acquisition of Learfield
Private equity firm TPG is close to acquiring Learfield, valued at $1.8bn to $2bn, in a deal expected in Q3 2026, according to reports.
Leonard Green Nears $3bn Acquisition of Cumming Group
Leonard Green & Partners is close to acquiring Cumming Group from New Mountain Capital in a deal valued at about $3bn including debt, according to a report.
I Squared and Blackstone Eye Joint Bid for Ströer's Advertising Business
I Squared Capital and Blackstone are in talks for a potential offer on Ströer SE's core advertising unit, following a previous failed attempt.
26North Raises $6bn for Debut Buyout Fund, Sets US Record
26North Partners, led by Josh Harris, has closed its inaugural private equity fund at nearly $6bn, exceeding a $4bn target and marking the largest first-time buyout fund in US history.
26North Raises Nearly $6bn for Debut Buyout Fund in US Record
26North Partners, led by Josh Harris, secured nearly $6bn for its first private equity fund, exceeding a $4bn target and marking the largest US first-time buyout.
Sterling Acquires Healthcare Linen Services Group from York Private Equity
Private equity firm Sterling has acquired Healthcare Linen Services Group, with York Private Equity as the seller, according to a report from PE Hub.
Advent, Avista, Main Post Invest in Personal Care as Women's Health Draws Private Equity
Private equity firms Advent, Avista, and Main Post are betting on personal care, while Blackstone and TPG completed a take-private deal for Hologic, a women's medtech firm.
Granite Creek-Backed Salem One Acquires SmashBrand
Salem One, a direct marketing agency in Winston, North Carolina and backed by Granite Creek, acquires brand development agency SmashBrand, according to PE Hub.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Buyout
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn takeover bid of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati, involving early discussions with specific institutional investors.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Takeover
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn bid to acquire Italian pharmaceutical firm Recordati, involving discussions with major institutional investors.
Ares Management to Acquire Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion
Funds managed by Ares Management have agreed to buy Whitestone REIT in an all-cash deal valued at $1.7 billion, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Ares Management to Acquire Whitestone REIT in $1.7 Billion Deal
Funds managed by Ares Management have agreed to buy Whitestone REIT for $1.7 billion in an all-cash transaction, according to a report.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Acquires Zentiva
PE Hub reports EQT selling its stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR completing the acquisition of pharmaceuticals firm Zentiva.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Completes Zentiva Acquisition
PE Hub covers EQT's sale of a stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR's completion of Zentiva pharmaceuticals acquisition, as reported on April 10, 2026.
General Atlantic Closes $3bn Acquisition of Team Services
General Atlantic has acquired Team Services Holding Inc from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, as reported by Bloomberg sources.
General Atlantic Completes $3bn Acquisition of Team Services
General Atlantic has closed its acquisition of Team Services from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Gilead Acquires Tubulis for $3.15 Billion to Enhance Drug Pipeline
Gilead Sciences announces a $3.15 billion acquisition of Tubulis, a cancer biotech firm, to expand its oncology and other therapeutic capabilities.
Gilead Acquires Tubulis for $3.15 Billion to Enhance Pipeline
Gilead Sciences announced a $3.15 billion acquisition of Tubulis, a cancer biotech with ADC technologies, to expand beyond oncology.
Tinicum and Blackstone to Acquire UK's Senior in £1.4bn Deal
A consortium led by Tinicum and Blackstone has agreed to buy UK engineering firm Senior plc for £1.4bn, ending months of bid interest.
Agilitas Sells Integris Composites to Triton After Driving Global Growth
Agilitas Private Equity has agreed to sell Integris Composites, a provider of high-performance composite solutions, to Triton Partners following its acquisition in March 2021 and subsequent expansion
RBC Leads $1.1bn Loan for ECP's EnergySolutions Acquisition
Royal Bank of Canada heads a $1.1bn loan to finance Energy Capital Partners' re-acquisition of nuclear services firm EnergySolutions.
Neurocrine Acquires Soleno for $2.9 Billion to Add PWS Drug
Neurocrine Biosciences expands its rare disease portfolio through a $2.9 billion acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics, gaining Vykat XR for Prader-Willi syndrome.
Neurocrine Acquires Soleno for $2.9 Billion to Gain Vykat XR
Neurocrine Biosciences expands its rare disease portfolio by acquiring Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion, adding Vykat XR for Prader-Willi syndrome.
KKR-Backed SmartHR Considers Tokyo IPO at $1bn Valuation
Japanese HR platform SmartHR, with investors including KKR, is exploring a Tokyo IPO later this year targeting a $1bn valuation, as per reports.
KKR-Backed SmartHR Explores Tokyo IPO
Japanese HR platform SmartHR, backed by KKR, General Atlantic, and Sequoia Capital, is considering a Tokyo IPO later this year targeting a $1 billion valuation.
EnWave Signs R&D License Agreement with Rhizome Food and Farming LLC
EnWave Corporation announced a research and development license agreement with Rhizome, led by Michelin-starred chef Dan Barber, for its REV technology, as per GlobeNewswire.
EnWave Signs R&D License with Rhizome, Led by Dan Barber
EnWave Corporation announced a research and development license agreement with Rhizome Food and Farming LLC on April 7, 2026, for use of its REV™ technology.
GTCR Acquires LiveBarn in $400m-Plus Deal
US private equity firm GTCR has completed a $400m-plus acquisition of Montreal-based LiveBarn, a live-streaming platform for amateur sports, as its first investment in the youth sports technology sect
GTCR Completes Over $400 Million Acquisition of LiveBarn
US private equity firm GTCR has acquired Montreal-based LiveBarn, a sports streaming platform, in a deal exceeding $400 million, marking the debut for its Ascent Sports Group.
Global Private Equity Buyouts Decline in Q1 2026
Private equity buyout activity dropped to $172 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 36% decline from the previous quarter, amid market uncertainties.
Cognex Completes Divestiture of Japan-Focused Trading Business
Cognex Corporation announced the sale of its Japan-focused trading business for $11.9 million, closing on April 1, 2026, as part of its strategic adjustments.
