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Nordic Private Capital Breakdown

February 22, 2021

PitchBook's first full-length report dedicated to private capital trends in the Nordics explores buyouts and venture in depth across complete industry cycles, from dealmaking to fundraising.

SPAC glut powers exit spree for PE- and VC-backed companies

January 25, 2021

Blank-check companies announced five billion-dollar mergers on Monday, a sign that SPAC managers are wasting no time in finding target companies.

Endless picks up British bread maker Hovis

November 6, 2020

UK private equity firm Endless has bought Hovis, a 134-year-old bakery brand, from The Gores Group and Premier Foods following a restructuring. 

Vista completes $4.2B IPO, announces two deals amid executive turmoil

October 21, 2020

Datto raised nearly $600 million and established a market cap of $4.2 billion in an IPO that came a week after Vista co-founder Robert Smith settled a tax fraud investigation for $139 million.

Albertsons underwhelms in first day of trading after 14-year PE saga

June 26, 2020

Cerberus Capital Management-backed supermarket chain Albertsons has been eyeing an IPO for years. But the company's debut didn't go as planned.

Mysterious XIO Group to exit Lumenis in rare $1B SBO

November 19, 2019

Baring Private Equity Asia has agreed to purchase medical device maker Lumenis from XIO Group, marking a rare $1 billion SBO in 2019 and an exit for a reclusive investor.

Tariff troubles: PE manufacturing exits are lacking in 2019

November 8, 2019

According to a newly released report from PitchBook and RSM, PE is having a rough time exiting manufacturing companies across the board this year—regardless of where the buyer comes from.

Abry Partners rides wave of add-ons toward a $1B insurance exit

October 16, 2019

So far in 2019, US private equity firms are conducting more add-ons than ever before. For Abry Partners and The Hilb Group, the trend could help lead to a 10-figure windfall.

7 charts illustrating the US PE middle market in 2Q

September 30, 2019

Exits are down, deals are up, and funds over $1 billion are way up. What else do you need to know about the US PE middle market? Check out these charts from our latest report for a look at the key trends from last quarter.

Ping Identity valued at $1.1B+ in Vista's first IPO exit

September 19, 2019

Vista Equity Partners has executed dozens of exits over the past two decades on its rise to prominence in the private equity industry. But Ping Identity's IPO represents a first for the firm.

SmileDirectClub could top $8B valuation in IPO

September 3, 2019

SmileDirectClub doesn't have the extensive VC backing of some other high-growth tech companies. But that's not stopping the startup from setting its sights on IPO riches.

PE-backed IPOs gain traction in 2Q as exits stumble

August 22, 2019

IPOs clocked their highest value in five years in 2Q, bringing in $21.8 billion. However, data shows that exits overall are slowing down. Massive portfolio companies could be to blame.

Will US PE exits make up for lost time in the second half of 2019?

July 12, 2019

Private equity's mid-year report card includes many of the same headwinds and tailwinds we've discussed in the past, but one big trend stands out.

Exit activity nosedives for PE firms in 1Q

May 17, 2019

For the past half-decade, PE exit activity in the US has remained relatively steady. But the first three months of 2019 were a different story.

Are take-private buyouts worth the risk?

April 17, 2019

Take-private buyouts are often among the highest-profile deals conducted by private equity firms. As it turns out, those headline-grabbers can also be among the riskiest deals firms do.