The UK pharmacy sector witnessed a significant wave of consolidation as nearly one in ten pharmacies were acquired through mergers and acquisitions in the 12 months to June 2024, amid
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The wealth of American private capital leaders has skyrocketed by more than $56bn in 2024, driven by extraordinary share price performances at industry giants Blackstone, Apollo and KKR. The remarkable
Three British entrepreneurs who ventured into the fried chicken business without prior restaurant experience are poised to secure a remarkable payday following the sale of their enterprise to American private
The US pharmacy giant Walgreens Boots Alliance has entered discussions regarding a potential sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners, highlighting the increasing challenges confronting the retail pharmacy sector. The
US corporations orchestrated deals worth more than £25 billion on Monday, showcasing the most substantial surge in dealmaking confidence since Donald Trump’s electoral triumph. The day witnessed four significant transactions,
A significant shake-up in the UK’s smart meter industry is underway as private equity group EQT and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC prepare to acquire Calisen in a deal valued
A shadowy investment powerhouse has emerged from within the halls of global consulting giant McKinsey, managing a staggering $48 billion exclusively for its current and former partners. McKinsey Investment Office
The remarkable ascent of Gail’s Bakery in the British retail landscape has sparked intense speculation about its potential £500 million valuation, as Goldman Sachs steps in to orchestrate a possible
A significant shareholder rebellion has emerged against Fortress Investment Group’s proposed £338 million takeover of café-bar operator Loungers, despite the offer representing a 30% premium to the company’s previous share
The world’s largest real estate investor, Blackstone, has deployed over half a billion euros into southern European hospitality assets during the past year, capitalising on the flourishing post-pandemic travel sector.
Several leading private equity firms have launched bids for Kantar Media, the television ratings powerhouse, in a deal potentially worth £1 billion. The sale could trigger a larger transaction involving
In a significant blow to the UK’s retail landscape, Asda’s market position has deteriorated further as recent data reveals a concerning decline in its grocery market share. The supermarket chain,
The co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, Stephen Lansdown, has expressed doubts about the fairness of the £5.4 billion agreed bid price for the UK’s largest DIY investment platform. While he believes
One of Britain’s largest undertakers, Dignity Funerals Limited, has taken steps to reduce its debts after raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern. The company, which
The situation facing Britain’s private equity-owned supermarkets is becoming increasingly challenging. Morrisons is experiencing a significant loss of senior management, with seven directors, including convenience director Miles Foster, property director
The UK arm of Grant Thornton, which is Britain’s sixth-largest accountancy firm, has attracted interest from major private equity firms CVC and KKR. Sources indicate that CVC, known for owning
