KPS Capital

M&A wrap: KKR, Google, Looker, Genstar, KPS, Apax, CenterOak, Goldman Sachs, Investcorp, Windjammer, Manufacturing M&A

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.

By Demitri Diakantonis

February 13

Manufacturing industry

M&A wrap: Riverside, KPS, Sun Capital, Simon Property, Xerox, HP, Silver Lake, SoulCycle, AEI, Huron, Manufacturing M&A

Mergers & Acquisitions examines 5 trends driving manufacturing M&A. Simon Property buys Taubman. Xerox raises bid for HP. Silver Lake invests in SoulCycle owner. Square, AEI and Huron make deals.

By Demitri Diakantonis

February 10

Manufacturing industry

5 trends driving manufacturing M&A

A tight labor market, trade issues and the upcoming presidential election are all presenting challenges for the manufacturing industry, but that may be good news for M&A in the sector. One important area of investment is robotics.

By Danielle Fugazy

February 7

Investment banking

M&A wrap: Lilly, Speedo, KPS, Stifel, Most Influential Women, Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations: Deadline is Feb. 7 for M&A Mid-Market Awards. We've named the 2020 Most Influential Women. What's ahead for M&A in 2020? We ask bankers from Stifel, Piper Jaffray, William Blair. In deal news, Eli Lilly is buying skin condition treatment company Dermira.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

January 10

Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A

Raquel Palmer of KPS Capital named to 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A

"I know firsthand how difficult it is to navigate the unknown."

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

December 13

Private equity fundraising

PE fundraising scorecard: Carlyle Europe, Bain Capital, Square Mile

Carlyle Eupe, Bain Capital Tech and Square Mile are raising capital, according to SEC filings.

October 18

Private equity fundraising

M&A wrap: KPS, Blackstone, Everglades Equity, Stifel, Sabre, LLR Partners, Platinum

KPS, which backs the Life Fitness brand, raises two funds. Blackstone buys the Bellagio. Lower mid-market PE firm Everglades launches. Stifel teams up with VC crowdfunder. Deadline to submit nominations for the 2020 edition of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A extended until Oct. 17.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 16