The Florida-headquartered business data and analytics provider has agreed to be acquired by the California-based private equity firm, putting an end to its second stint as a public company after listing more than four years ago.
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Clearlake to buy Dun & Bradstreet for $4.1B in cash; shares rise
The Florida-headquartered business data and analytics provider has agreed to be acquired by the California-based private equity firm, putting an end to its second stint as a public company after listing more than four years ago. Read here
Advent nears $3B-$4B Xplor continuation fund
The Boston-based private equity firm is close to finalizing a single-asset continuation vehicle that holds the Atlanta-headquartered payments company, with AlpInvest and Coller Capital as lead investors.Read here
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Pet supplier Patterson eyes $2.35B buyout debt
Banks are lining up a debt package to support the proposed leveraged acquisition of the Minnesota-based supplier of everything from dental equipment to drugs for pets and livestock. Read here
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Alcon to acquire laser treatment firm Lensar
The global leader in eye care and the Florida-based cataract surgery systems specialist have entered into a definitive merger agreement with the purchase by Alcon of Lensar shares for $14.00 per share in cash.Read here
The Chinese technology company concluded an upsized stock divestment as the firm capitalizes on a surge in its stock price to help fund its electric-vehicle business. Read here
Novo bets on ‘triple G’ obesity drug in $2B deal
The Danish drugmaker has bought global rights to China-based United Laboratories International’s weight-loss drug candidate in a deal worth up to $2 billion. Read here
Bain sees rebound in APAC flows with $176B in deals
Private equity deal activity in Asia-Pacific is showing signs of recovery, with transaction volumes rising 11% year-on-year to $176 billion in 2024, according to a report. Read here
BlackRock launches first bitcoin product in Europe
The world's largest asset manager is tapping into the growing demand for cryptocurrency exposure in new markets after attracting more than $50 billion in the US. Read here