Talks with multiple groups including Sweden’s EQT have taken place in recent months
Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up
Starboard is right to take drugmaker to task for bingeing on overpriced deals
Investors in French media group to vote on proposal in December
CEZ takes 20% stake at a time when power-hungry tech giants are moving into the sector
The merger of hospitality and golfing has fallen victim to changing consumer habits and high costs
Plus, the new chief of Naspers maps out how he’ll reinvigorate the group and a Swedish private equity giant gets ready for a wave of industry consolidation
US firm faced government reluctance over private equity involvement in German naval vessel maker
Potential buyers may end up negotiating deals with the target’s lenders and bondholders instead of its shareholders
UK telecoms group is working with Citigroup on possible disposal
Fenchurch Advisory boss points to uptick in M&A and industry shifts for boost in profits
Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firms
Plus, General Catalyst leans into private equity-style deals and the IMF weighs in on private credit’s payment-in-kind loans
Decision is a win for antitrust regulators who argued deal with Kate Spade owner Tapestry would strangle competition
Castle Water’s plans for the troubled utility include an eventual IPO