Why an IPO Gives CVC Capital an Edge in Private Equity
Plus: Bain Capital is interested in Envestnet and Blackstone is in talks to acquire music rights investor.
KKR Cashes In on Historic Run for Japanese Chipmaker Kokusai Electric
Plus: Platinum Equity acquired aircraft landing gear manufacturer, Qatalyst Partners seeks buyer for $6.6 billion Smartsheet, and Madison Dearborn exits LinQuest.
Bain and Reverence Pay $4.5B to Take Envestnet Private
Plus: Macy’s stock falls after failed PE buyout, Blackstone wins the Hipgnosis bidding war, and CD&R and Permira team up to target French cybersecurity.