People Moves: Kenneth Baronoff, Ron Reed, BJ Schaknowski
Kenneth Baronoff gets promoted to president at PJ Solomon. Ron Reed joins Cascade Partners as a managing director. BJ Schaknowski has been named CEO at Clearlake-backed Symplr.
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M&A Rebound Going Strong
Deal value in the third quarter was up 98 percent from the second quarter, according to updated data from Refinitiv. “Dealmaking strongly rebounded far earlier than expectations,” says Matt Toole, director of deals intelligence.
Bilfinger Said to Explore Sale After Getting Private Equity Interest
Clayton Dubilier & Rice and Triton Partners are among several private equity firms that have expressed interest in acquiring Bilfinger, according to Bloomberg News.
Bilfinger Said to Explore Sale After Getting Private Equity Interest
Clayton Dubilier & Rice and Triton Partners are among several private equity firms that have expressed interest in acquiring Bilfinger, according to Bloomberg News.
CMC’s Fancl Asia Sale is Said to Attract Carlyle, MBK Interest
CMC is working with adviser Morgan Stanley to seek more than $600 million for the asset, reports Bloomberg News.
M&A Wrap: Dunkin’ Donuts, Roark, Inspire, Stonepeak, Refinitiv, Clearlake, AEI, HGGC
Roark-backed Inspire brands, the owner of Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings and Sonic, buys Dunkin' Donuts. Stonepeak purchases broadband provider Astound from TPG. Refinitiv buys fraud prevention firm. Clearlake and AEI make technology-related deals.
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Inspire Becomes Fast Food Giant in $11.3 Billion Dunkin’ Deal
Since bursting onto the scene in 2018 with the merger of Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings, Inspire has acquired Sonic and Jimmy John’s, giving it more domestic locations than industry stalwarts such as Wendy’s.
KKR Invested Record $6.2 Billion in Q3, With Turmoil Spurring New Deals
This year “is on pace to be the most active deployment and fundraising year in our history,” say co-CEOs Henry Kravis and George Roberts.
M&A wrap: Accel-KKR, LVMH, Tiffany, Dior, Carlyle, Alliance
Accel-KKR raises new small-cap fund to take advantage of growth in technology spending. LVMH and Tiffany agree to a new deal at a reduced price. Alliance Data buys digital payments company.