L Catterton

KBR buys national security and space contractor Centauri from Arlington, as it diversifies away from energy. L Catterton-backed activewear retailer Sweatty Betty is reportedly seeking buyers. EQT acquires data center operator. PE news from Flexis, Core Industrial and Newlight

Activewear has proved to be a relatively resilient corner of the retail sector as consumers largely remain house-bound due to the Covid-19 pandemic

The coronavirus has forced Carnival and other operators to sit idle, not board any passengers, and seek possible investors.

Mergers & Acquisitions' parent company has relaunched as Arizent. Gryphon and Moody's buy risk management-related companies for financial services. Grocer Fairway goes bankrupt. Former TSG Alexander Panos executive forms new consumer-focused PE firm. L Catterton-backed Chop't buys burrito chain.

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 Piper Jaffray, William Blair. In deal news: Aflac buys stake in mid-market lender Varagon, plus more M&A news.