KKR’s $23B Mega-Fund Signals PE’s Next Power Shift
KKR has closed a record $23B private equity fund at a time when higher rates and weaker exits have slowed fundraising across the industry. The raise matters bec...
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Sysco’s $29B Jetro Deal Signals a New Food Supply Era
Sysco is buying Jetro/Restaurant Depot in a reported $29B deal, combining a major broadline distributor with a powerhouse cash-and-carry operator. It matters no...
Jack Daniel’s Owner in Merger Talks With Pernod Ricard
Reports say the owner of Jack Daniel’s is in merger talks with Pernod Ricard, potentially creating a larger spirits powerhouse. It matters now because consolida...
Goldman Signals Deal Boom as Wall Street Eyes Upside
Goldman Sachs is signaling that rising deal activity (M&A, capital markets, advisory) could help it beat targets as Wall Street’s risk appetite returns. This ma...
Jury: Musk Misled Twitter Investors During Buyout Talks
A jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during key periods of his 2022 buyout communications, reviving questions about disclosure, intent, and market im...
Goldman Predicts Target Beats as Deal-Making Surges
Goldman Sachs is signaling confidence that Target may beat expectations, tying the call to an improving backdrop for deals and corporate activity. It matters no...
Unilever’s Food Divestment: McCormick Deal Buzz Grows
Reports suggest Unilever is exploring a sale of its food business, with McCormick floated as a potential buyer. If true, it signals accelerating portfolio resha...
Small Businesses Push Back Against Private Equity Buyouts
More small business owners are resisting private equity (PE) bids, signaling a shift in founder priorities from maximum exit price to control, culture, and long...
Adobe’s $150M settlement puts deal break fees in spotlight
Adobe agreed to a $150M settlement tied to termination fees, underscoring how expensive broken deals can become even after a transaction collapses. The moment m...