Private Equity
The $4 Billion Insurance Shake-Up: Why Private Capital is Targeting Brighthouse Financial
Aquarian Holdings’ potential $4bn deal to take insurer Brighthouse private signals a major shift in finance, driven by private capital’s thirst for assets.
The $9.4 Billion Bet on Code: Why Thermo Fisher’s Mega-Deal for a Software Company Is Reshaping Medicine
Thermo Fisher’s $9.4B acquisition of Clario isn’t just a deal; it’s a bet on the future of medicine, powered by software, AI, and cloud technology.
The Billion-Dollar Revolt: Why Private Equity is Waging War on Its Most Powerful Law Firm
A revolt is brewing in private equity as investors push back against the massive legal fees of top law firm Kirkland & Ellis, signaling a major power shift.
Anatomy of a $12 Billion Corporate Collapse: The Cautionary Tale of First Brands Group
The collapse of First Brands Group under a $12bn debt mountain offers a stark warning about the risks of private equity’s high-leverage playbook.
The Trillion-Dollar Blind Spot: Why Private Equity is Making a Big Bet on Women’s Health
Private equity’s profit-driven playbook meets the underserved women’s health market, creating a trillion-dollar opportunity for innovation and disruption.
The £20 Million Handshake: Inside Thames Water’s Payout for a Deal That Never Happened
Thames Water paid a staggering £20mn to cover KKR’s costs for an abortive takeover bid, a symptom of a deep crisis in corporate governance and finance.
India’s Trillion-Dollar Banking Bet: Why a Record Foreign Investment Signals a New Economic Era
A record-breaking foreign investment in India’s banking sector signals a new era of global confidence in the nation’s economy and financial technology future.
The Great Accounting Shake-Up: Why RSM is Betting on Mergers Over Private Equity Billions
RSM is pioneering a merger-based alternative to private equity buyouts, aiming to scale its global accounting network while preserving its partnership ethos.
Sequoia’s Seismic Split: Decoding the Fractures in Global Finance
A VC giant splits, PE floods Japan, and a nuclear deal baffles. These events signal a new, fragmented era for global finance and investing.
The New Playbook: How Activists and LBOs are Targeting Corporate Underdogs
Discover how activist LBOs are targeting corporate underdogs, a real estate mogul is looking beyond Dubai, and the challenges facing green-tech ventures.
The $150 Billion Ripple Effect: Decoding Global Market Shifts from Defense to Finance
A massive $150bn US Army revamp signals major shifts for investors. We connect the dots between defense, private equity, and EU energy policy.
Wall Street’s New Barracks: Why the US Army is Courting Private Equity for a $150 Billion Overhaul
The US Army is in talks with private equity giants like KKR and Apollo to fund a massive $150bn infrastructure overhaul, a landmark public-private shift.