Author: Bianca Silva

Carlyle: £743m Acquisition of Oil Giant Energean’s Assets Explained

Carlyle has announced its acquisition of exploration and production assets in the Mediterranean from Energean for £743 million ($945 million). This strategic move will significantly enhance Carlyle’s portfolio with gas-focused assets in Italy, Egypt, and Croatia. Energean’s CEO, Mathios Rigas, expressed confidence in Carlyle’s ability

Bank of America: Advisory on $1.26bn Silk Road Medical Acquisition Explained

Bank of America has provided exclusive financial advisory services for Boston Scientific’s acquisition of Silk Road Medical, valued at $1.26 billion.

Harris Williams & Co: Advisory on Recochem’s Acquisition of KIK’s Auto Care Business

Harris Williams & Co. played a crucial role in advising Recochem on its strategic acquisition of KIK Consumer Products’ auto care business.

Lazard: Introducing the New MD Ali Syed

Lazard has appointed Ali Syed, previously a managing director at Citigroup, as the new Managing Director and Head of Sovereign and Pension Fund Coverage.

UBS: Exclusive Advisory on £500m Ares, RSK Investment Explained

UBS has exclusively advised on a pivotal £500 million investment in RSK Group, a leader in sustainable solutions.

JP Morgan Exclusive: Advisory on IQVentures’ Acquisition of The Aaron’s Company for $504m

JP Morgan has served as the exclusive financial advisor for The Aaron’s Company to be acquired by IQVentures Holdings, LLC for $10.10 per share in cash, valuing the deal at c.$504 million.

Goldman Sachs: Advisory on $2.3bn Topdanmark Stake Acquisition Explained

Goldman Sachs has played a pivotal advisory role in Sampo’s strategic acquisition of a significant stake in Topdanmark, one of Denmark’s largest insurance companies. The Finnish insurance group has agreed to purchase the remaining 50.5% stake in Topdanmark for DKK16.6 billion (USD$2.3bn), solidifying its

KKR Exclusive: $850m Stake in Car Wash Chain Explained

KKR has acquired a significant minority stake in Quick Quack Car Wash for $850 million, marking a major investment in the fast-growing car wash sector.

Blackstone: Acquisition of Remaining Share in Copeland for $3.5bn Explained

Blackstone has agreed to acquire Emerson’s remaining interests in the Copeland joint venture for $3.5 billion.

Bain Capital: Acquisition of Bapcor for AUD1.83bn Explained

Bain Capital, an American private investment firm, has announced its intention to acquire Bapcor Limited for AUD1.83 billion.