Quantum Energy Partners, which backs oil drilling companies such as HG Energy, has raised its seventh private equity fund at around $5.8 billion. Quantum is a Houston-based energy-focused private equity firm.
Stryker, which as a rule, does not comment on rumors, took the unusual step of denying it is trying to buy Boston Scientific, after the Wall Street Journal reported talks between the two; KKR buys Envision Healthcare.