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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.

“This is the right way to empower corporations to make strides towards equality of opportunity,” says Vista founder Robert F. Smith.

Novartis buys Amblyotech. Apax-backed Assuredpartners acquires Transportation Insurance Advisors. Genstar-backed Advarra backs IRB.

The Dow Jones closes more than 900 points lower on Friday, as investors try to gauge the impact of the coronavirus on businesses and consumers. Jaguar owner considers spinning off cars unit, as the coronavirus hurts auto sales in India. The virus leads Mynd Spa to file for bankruptcy. We check in with dealmakers from Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth and Paul Hastings about the potential impact on the mid market.

Private capital fundraising posted a banner year in 2019 led Blackstone closing the largest buyout fund ever. AEI, Vista, Summit, involved in PE-related deals. Houlihan Lokey and Lincoln among top investment banks. Audax and Genstar rank among top PE firms.

Blackstone’s $26 billion fund marked the largest buyout fund ever raised, as appetite for the asset class grew

Goldman Sachs warns that U.S. businesses will not see earnings growth in 2020, as a result of the coronavirus. We check in with dealmakers on the potential impact on mid-market M&A. Arsenal buys healthcare search and communications firm. Audax, HarbourVest and Genstar named top three most active PE firms in U.S. deals.

Audax, HarbourVest and Genstar ranked as the top three most active private equity firms in 2019, based on the volume of completed deals in the U.S., according to PitchBook. Cornerstone buys talent software firm. Searchlight and Forgelight purchase stake in Unvision. Intuit's Credit Karma acquisition is official. More deal news from IOP and Mondelēz.

Mergers & Acquisitions profiles the top 10 most active private equity firms in 2019, based on the volume of completed deals in the U.S., according to PitchBook.

KKR raises first global impact fund. Manufacturers are focusing on their core competencies and looking to divest non-core assets. Google receives U.K. clearance for Looker deal. Genstar, Apax, Centeroak and Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking involved in deals.