KKR

Mergers & Acquisitions kicks off its 7-part series in retail tech M&A by looking at how Nike and McDonald's use IoT to improve customer experiences. ACG hosts Middle Market. KKR formally approaches Walgreens Boots, according to Bloomberg News. TGI Fridays merges with SPAC.

Walgreens Boots, led by CEO Stefano Pessina, has been reviewing a potential deal with a financial adviser to take the company private amid buyout interest.

2019 is a record fundraising year for U.S. PE firms. Apollo, led by Leon Black, sees assets doubling in five years. RealPage, Madison Dearborn make real estate-related deals. PE news from Arlington, Olympus, Sterling Group.

Apollo and its rivals, including Blackstone KKR are collecting record amounts of cash from investors.

The company has been reviewing a take private deal in what could become the largest leveraged buyout in history, according to Bloomberg News.

Blackstone, KKR, GLS Capital, Orangewood Partners and Teleo are raising capital, according to SEC filings.

KKR has raised $2 billion for new technology fund, reports Bloomberg News. David Rubenstein's family office takes minority stake in mid-market real estate lender. More PE news from Apollo, 3i, Granite Creek and Huron.

KKR’s fundraising haul comes as big buyout shops are increasingly targeting startups, aiming to bolster returns with faster-growing firms.

Betting on demand for better-for-you food products, Riverside formed advisory board to seek deals in the food ingredients sector. MLB gives path for investors to take stakes in teams. Today is the last day to submit nominations for the 2020 edition of Most Influential Women in mid-Market M&A.

EY surveys U.S. executives on M&A outlook. Veritas raises new fund. PE news from Apollo, KKR and Lovell Minnick. Get your nominations in for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A.