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Nexstar Targets Political Capital With The Hill

By Chris Nolter

Published: August 26th, 2021

The TV station group is paying $130 million for the Washington news organization backed by the family office of Apollo Global co-founder Josh Harris and Jimmy Finkelstein.

Mergers & Acquisitions

CenterOak Exits Cascade Windows Through Cornerstone Sale

By Steve Gelsi

Published: August 26th, 2021

The Dallas private equity firm is selling the window maker for $245 million, after The Deal flagged a potential transaction for the company in March.

Podcasts

Behind the Buyouts: Lovell Minnick’s Pierson Charts Fintech's Rise

By Steve Gelsi

Published: August 16th, 2021

Lovell Minnick's Steve Pierson says smaller, more nimble financial tech companies have driven large financial institutions to hire, acquire or partner with them to boost growth and innovation.

Podcasts

Behind the Buyouts: Vista's Stewart on Navigating Frothy M&A Prices

By Steve Gelsi

Published: July 27th, 2021

Rene Stewart, co-head of Vista Equity Partners' Endeavor Fund, talks about how the fund finds high-quality businesses, navigates frothy markets and helps scale businesses through operational support.

Mergers & Acquisitions

FAT Brands to Acquire Global Franchise Group

By Nikitha Sattiraju

Published: July 15th, 2021

The Fatburger parent agrees to buy quick-service restaurant chains owner Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million in cash and stock from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital.

Podcasts

Behind the Buyouts: Kilometre Music Sings PE's Praises for Royalties

By Steve Gelsi

Published: July 14th, 2021

Kilometre Music Group CEO Michael McCarty and Apex Fund Services' John Bohan say PE firms remain keen on acquiring music royalties, with an eye on subscription revenue from music streaming services.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Perwyn Acquires Control of Jersey Telecom's IoT Business

By Jonathan Braude

Published: July 13th, 2021

Middle-market investor Perwyn takes a majority stake in Jersey's biggest technology business.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thoma Bravo's Cyberdefense Network

By Chris Nolter

Published: June 30th, 2021

The firm's $12.3 billion purchase of Proofpoint is the largest take-private in cybersecurity, a field that has attracted prominent sponsors and has only gained prominence with the Colonial Pipeline breach.

Podcasts

Behind the Buyouts: Sun Capital's Leder Talks Post-Close Value Creation

By Steve Gelsi

Published: June 30th, 2021

Sun Capital co-founder and co-CEO Marc Leder says the firm focuses on opportunistic deals with companies facing challenges rather than pristine targets that need little operational input.

News & Media

Nexstar Targets Political Capital With The Hill

CenterOak Exits Cascade Windows Through Cornerstone Sale

Behind the Buyouts: Lovell Minnick’s Pierson Charts Fintech's Rise

Behind the Buyouts: Vista's Stewart on Navigating Frothy M&A Prices

FAT Brands to Acquire Global Franchise Group

Behind the Buyouts: Kilometre Music Sings PE's Praises for Royalties

Perwyn Acquires Control of Jersey Telecom's IoT Business

Thoma Bravo's Cyberdefense Network

Behind the Buyouts: Sun Capital's Leder Talks Post-Close Value Creation

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