M&A

PitchBook’s Q3 2026 Global League Tables in full are below, presented in an interactive format.

The restriction in the primary bond documentation for the new offering appears to rule out a rumoured three-way tie-up between Cedacri, Cerved and Prelios that bankers and investors said would have helped struggling Cerved refinance at lower rates.

A Republican election sweep would drive defense spending to $1.5 trillion and accelerate M&A. Democrats winning would trigger AI hearings and QSBS tax scrutiny.

The 37-location med-spa chain could hit the market as soon as 2027, testing buyer appetite in a market waiting for exits.

The Q3 2026 Global M&A Report provides an overview of key factors shaping global mergers and acquisitions, breaking down the industry by region and vertical.

The CLO bid is supporting a strong technical backdrop for the loan asset class.

The number of vehicles to close this year is tracking well behind 2025 levels, while the M&A market is quietly making a comeback, according to new research by PitchBook.

European dealmakers left the IPEM conference in Paris split on what the rest of the year holds for the market.

Proceeds support Platinum Equity’s acquisition of a 50% stake in Nestlé’s water and beverage business to create an equal joint venture.

Just three of 16 sponsor deals were new platform buyouts, as the Hormuz closure drains reserves and a widening Red Sea conflict threatens Suez.

EQT has acquired a majority stake in the UK-based firm from Warburg Pincus.

The CEO of the $60B investment firm, Steven Klinsky, discusses distributions, the secondary market and what non-cyclical investing looks like today.

This analyst note examines why M&A, rather than IPOs, is emerging as the primary exit path for AI startups and what this shift means for acquirer dynamics, VC fund returns, and capital concentration.

In addition to the debt financing, CapVest Partners, Curium’s current sponsor, is providing an equity commitment of $2.346 billion.

The deal reflects a wider push by the German robotics startup to build through acquisition, as physical AI draws billions in VC funding.

PitchBook’s Q2 2026 Global League Tables in full are below, presented in an interactive format.

Evercore, Lazard and PJT Partners were among the banks that took questions about the impact of AI on the M&A market and on their own operations.

It announced three deals and edged toward a fourth as it looks to deploy a $15.3 billion fund.