Private Equity

Private Equity

Why PE Is Making Bigger Add-On Bets

Higher acquisition multiples are forcing private equity firms to demand more strategic value from add-ons.

September 17, 2026

Private Equity

Secondaries Edge: CVs Move Downmarket, LPs Rethink Rollovers and Cravath Lands Weil’s $20M M&A Rainmaker

More capital is pursuing continuation vehicles of every size, and the competition for dealmaking talent is proving just as fierce.

September 16, 2026

Private Equity

Independent Sponsors Face a Higher Bar for Investor Backing

As more dealmakers pursue acquisitions without committed funds, capital providers are putting greater weight on track records, sector expertise and relationships when deciding whom to back.

September 15, 2026

Private Equity

Independence Day: Independent Sponsors Emerge as a Force in the Lower Middle Market

As the independent sponsor universe expands, more firms are raising capital to back them and gain access to lower middle-market deals.

September 14, 2026

Energy

National Fuel Gas Reportedly Weighs Strategic Options for $5B Gas Production Business

The business is comprised of Seneca Resources, a Houston-based natural gas E&P, and National Fuel Gas Midstream.

September 17, 2026

Private Equity

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Closes Inaugural Growth Fund at $1.3B

The fund targets private companies with strong execution, high growth and established leadership that operate in large addressable markets and benefit from sustained technological innovation.

September 17, 2026

Energy

Apollo Reportedly Explores Sale of Energos Infrastructure at $3B+ Valuation

XRG, the energy investment arm of ADNOC, is among the potential bidders and is considering an investment of up to 50 percent in Energos.

September 17, 2026

Healthcare

Arlington-Backed Everest Buys Firma Clinical Research’s Biometrics and Data Services Unit

Firma DS provides biometrics and clinical data services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies.

September 17, 2026

Manufacturing

Brookfield Acquires Reliance Worldwide for $2.8B

Reliance Worldwide is a U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of plumbing and heating services.