McDonald's

M&A wrap: SK Capital, McDonald's, Nike, Dean Foods, Anheuser-Busch,

Chemicals-focused investment firm SK Capital raises new fund. McDonald's and Nike use IoT to improve customer experiences. Dean Foods, the country's largest milk producer, goes bankrupt. Anheuser-Busch buys remaining stake in craft brewer. Liberty Hall makes add-on for Bromford.

By Demitri Diakantonis

November 12

Retail industry

M&A wrap: Nike, McDonald's, Internet of Things, Middle Market Week, KKR, Walgreens, TGI Fridays

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.

By Demitri Diakantonis

November 11

Retail industry

The Internet of Things transforms retail

Nike, McDonald's and others wield IoT to enhance customer experiences in the first installment of Mergers & Acquisitions' weekly 7-part series on retail technology M&A.

By Demitri Diakantonis

November 8

Customer experience

M&A wrap: Kibo, Monetate, Frazier Healthcare, Meddata, TPG, Most Influential Women

Consumer demand for personalized services drives Kibo's acquisition of Monetate. Oct. 14 deadline is looming to submit nominations for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. Frazier Healthcare buys Meddata. TPG completes CollabNet deal.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 10

Private equity fundraising

M&A wrap: Lovell Minnick, Shopify, McDonald's, Swander Pace

Lovell Minnick raises new fund, backs real estate tech providers. Shopify buys fulfillment services company. McDonald's makes another tech deal.

By Demitri Diakantonis

September 10

Restaurant industry

M&A wrap: CD&R, Mod, Broadridge, TPG, Riverside, Rising Stars

CD&R backs Mod Pizza. Who are the Rising Stars of PE? Nominations due May 23. Broadridge, TPG, Riverside, involved in deals.

By Demitri Diakantonis

May 21

Strategic buyers

M&A wrap: Apollo, Leon Black, 3M, Acelity, OpenTable, Venga

OpenTable owner buys software provider. Apollo will convert to a C corp, following similar moves by KKR, Blackstone. 3M makes its biggest acquisition ever.

By Demitri Diakantonis

May 2

Private equity firms

M&A wrap: McDonald's, HGGC, Thoma Bravo, Jordan, 5 must-read M&A stories

McDonald's accelerates digital push, buying Plexure, Dynamic Yield. Plus, HGGC, Thoma Bravo, Jordan, make deals. And be sure to see our 5 must-read M&A stories, including M&A Mid-Market Award winners and top investment banks.

By Demitri Diakantonis

April 2

Financial services industry

M&A wrap: Monroe, HGGC, Dyal, McDonald's, Uber, Careem, Spotify

McDonald's makes biggest deal in 20 years. Monroe Capital, led by Ted Koenig, wins Mergers & Acquisitions' M&A Mid-Market Award for Lender of the Year. Dyal takes minority stake in HGGC.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

March 26

Restaurant industry

McDonald's tech deal is its largest in 20 years

McDonald’s Corp., in its largest acquisition in 20 years, is buying a decision-logic technology company to better personalize menus in its digital push.

March 26