Bain Capital Exits Varsity Brands After Six Years, Doubles EV
Plus: Sanofi's $20 billion consumer business attracts flurry of PE interest, Goldman seeks higher bids for B&B Hotels, and Permira is expanding its climate investment team.
Why Did Vista, Blackstone Up the Price on Smartsheet to $8B?
Plus: Permira closes on Squarespace, CVC loses its €16B DB Schenker deal, and interest rates show weak correlation on US buyout activity.
Can GTCR’s $2.7B AssetMark Deal Weather a Wealth Management Slowdown?
Plus: TPG buys Altimetrik, 26North inks its first deal, and Birch Hill bets big on Canadian pharmacies.