All Private equity articles
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NewsMarkets watchdog launches inquiry into Hovis-ABF merger
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched a probe into Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Hovis from private equity group Endless
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NewsGail’s owner makes bid for Costa Coffee
Private equity powerhouse Bain has made a bid for Costa Coffee from Coca-Cola, the Financial Times has reported
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NewsTreatt sells up in £160m private equity takeover
Treatt has come under immense pressure from investors this year after twice downgrading its profit guidance
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Analysis & FeaturesAs a sale of Costa brews, why is it an attractive target for a private equity buyer?
A sale of Costa Coffee is on the cards and suitors have been named. Who else might be interested, and what are the growth opportunities?
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NewsPerwyn sells stake in halal leader Isla Délice
Branded halal meat firm Isla Délice will change hands later this year, following a successful exit by private equity owner Perwyn
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NewsBespoke Kitchen Foods ready to ‘seize’ growth following LDC investment
LDC’s investment follows three years of rapid growth at Bespoke, when the company has averaged 18% revenue growth per year
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NewsBoots to go it alone as Sycamore takeover of Walgreens Boots Alliance completes
The deal brings WBA’s time as a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq exchange in the US to an official end
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NewsReckitt agrees $4.8bn sale of Essential Home business
Expected to complete by 31 December 2025, the sale to private equity firm Advent International is a ‘significant step forward’ in Reckitt’s strategic turnaround plan, according to the firm
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NewsHilton Foods secures £22m investment into Foods Connected
Hilton Foods has secured £22m of investment for its supply chain management platform Foods Connected
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NewsPartners Group pounces on petfood maker MPM Products in £400m buyout
Partners’ £400m bid represents a 17% jump in MPM’s value since the end of March alone
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NewsInsomnia Cookies wins further backing for global growth drive
The on-demand bakery has accelerated plans to open 1,800 bakeries globally over the next 10 years after winning further backing from investors
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NewsRace to be Poundland’s new owner narrows to Hilco and Gordon Brothers
Modella Capital, which recently acquired WH Smith’s high street stores, has been eliminated from the auction
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Analysis & FeaturesWho are the private equity firms in the race to snap up Poundland?
What are the credentials of Endless, Hilco, Modella, Gordon Brothers and Alteri?
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NewsPoundland adds Modella Capital to ‘shortlist’ of potential buyers
Private equity firm Modella, which recenly bought WH Smith’s high street stores for £76m, is said to be among a handful of bidders for Poundland
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NewsCity snapshot: KKR nears €2.5bn deal for Karo Healthcare
A deal would be counter to the downbeat mood following Donald Trump’s decision to place tariffs on almost every country
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NewsOil specialist KTC Edibles bought by Whitworths Food Group
KTC has been owned by private equity firm Endless since May 2022
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NewsCity snapshot: WH Smith sells high street stores for £76m
The deal does not include the WH Smith name, meaning all stores will rebrand as TGJones
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Analysis & FeaturesPoundland: who would buy it and what would they do?
As it faces the indignity of a potential £1 sale, Poundland has major ranging problems to solve. What will a future owner need to prioritise?
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NewsYeo Valley Production snaps up The Collective yoghurt brand
Yeo Valley said the deal would enable more opportunities for The Collective to ’deliver innovative dairy’ to British fridges
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NewsCity snapshot: Boots owner closing in on $10bn private equity takeover
Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly closing in on a deal worth $10bn to be taken private by a US private equity firm. Also, Valentine’s Day was bigger than ever this year, according to NIQ