Insights & Analysis

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M&A

TorQuest Sells Xypex to Saint-Gobain

By Niya Manditsch, Tom Terrarosa and Conner Searfoss
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Published: July 9th, 2026
Saint-Gobain acquires the chemicals company for an undisclosed amount. The Deal reported in May that TorQuest was fielding takeover offers.
Private Equity

Blackstone Acquires First Reserve-Backed Dresser

By Veselin Damaskov, Sam Weisberg and Tom Terrarosa
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Published: July 6th, 2026
The PE firm acquires Dresser Utility Solutions after The Deal reported in March First Reserve was exploring a sale of the utility equipment platform.
Private Equity

PE-Backed Solina Adds On HCPI-Backed Epicurean Butter

By Niya Manditsch and Nikitha Sattiraju
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Published: July 2nd, 2026
Solina acquires the flavored butter products provider for an undisclosed amount. The Deal reported in February that HCPI was exploring a sale.
Private Equity

Inflexion Exits Avantus in Sale to Arcline

By Veselin Damaskov, Kylie Kirschner and Conner Searfoss
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Published: July 1st, 2026
Components maker Avantus Aerospace will become part of Arcline portfolio holding Novaria. The Deal in March said Avantus was on the block.
Private Equity

LightBay Capital Backs Centre Technologies

By Polina Kozareva and Chris Nolter
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Published: June 30th, 2026
LightBay Capital invests an undisclosed amount in managed services provider Centre Technologies, which The Deal reported was on the block.
Private Equity

ACON Takes Controlling Stake in Riverside's YumEarth

By Veselin Damaskov, Nikitha Sattiraju and Kylie Kirschner
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Published: June 30th, 2026
The PE firm acquires the organic confectionery brand more than a year after The Deal reported Riverside was exploring a sale.
Private Equity

Sterling Exits Tangent Technologies in Platinum Deal

By Niya Manditsch and Sam Weisberg
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Published: June 24th, 2026
Sterling divests the synthetic materials manufacturer for an undisclosed amount. The Deal reported in April that Sterling was working on a sale.