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Cybersecurity

Francisco Partners Closes Forcepoint Deal

Forcepoint offers cybersecurity services that protects data of customers and networks throughout the world.

January 11, 2021

Technology

Francisco Invests In News Break

The investment is part of News Break's $115 million round in Series C funding which was led by Francisco.

January 08, 2021

Technology

FP Backs Acquires Auto Software Provider from CDK

“The automotive retail experience is undergoing dramatic change," says FP partner Petri Oksanen.

November 30, 2020

Private Equity

M&A wrap: Accel-KKR, LVMH, Tiffany, Dior, Carlyle, Alliance

Accel-KKR raises new small-cap fund to take advantage of growth in technology spending. LVMH and Tiffany agree to a new deal at a reduced price. Alliance Data buys digital payments company.

October 29, 2020

Healthcare

M&A wrap: Gilead, Immunomedics, Trodelvy, Nvidia, Softbank, Verizon, TH Lee, FP, HGGC

Merger Monday: Gilead buys Immunomedics to boost cancer treatment portfolio. Nvidia purchases Softbank's chip division. Verizon buys Tracfone. PE news from TH Lee and FP.

September 14, 2020

Financial services

M&A wrap: Roper, Vertafore, Bain, Vista, FP, TA, Accel-KKR, AEI, One Equity, Sumner Redstone

Roper buys insurance tech company Vertafore from Bain and Vista. FP exits healthcare payments provider Waystar. More PE news from TA, Accel-KKR and AEI. Sumner Redstone passes away at 97.

August 13, 2020

Cybersecurity

M&A wrap: WatchGuard, Panda Security, FP, Vector, Bausch, Zynga, TSG, IOP, Genstar, Sentinel, Waud, Advent

Mergers & Acquisitions talks to FP and Vector-backed WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani about cybersecurity M&A. Bausch to spin off eye care business. Zynga buys mobile games maker. TSG, IOP and Genstar involved in PE deals. Waud and Advent form new acquisition platforms.

August 06, 2020

Cybersecurity

Work From Home boosts cybersecurity M&A, says WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwan

"The security market will continue to experience significant consolidation throughout 2020 and beyond"

August 05, 2020

Healthcare

M&A wrap: TA, FP, Edifecs, California Pizza Kitchen, Riverside, Zebra, OEP, Core Industrial, WindRose

TA and FP back healthcare technology company Edifecs. California Pizza Kitchen becomes the latest restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy during the pandemic. More PE news from Riverside, OEP, Core Industrial and WindRose.

July 30, 2020

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