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The Guardian – Business • Jun 18, 2025

Why is there a Maga-branded Instant Pot? Because capitalism never sleeps | Arwa Mahdawi

The emergence of numerous Trump-themed merchandise, including kitchen appliances, highlights a lucrative market opportunity driven by consumer identity expression, despite profits...

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City A.M. • Jun 18, 2025

Deal fever: Banking giants plot takeovers to ramp up market share

Leading financial institutions are actively pursuing acquisition opportunities to expand their presence, potentially altering competitive dynamics and influencing market valuations...

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City A.M. • Jun 17, 2025

Law firm mergers down as lawyers hold out for private equity appetite

The decrease in consolidation among UK law firms reflects a strategic pause as legal professionals await increased investment interest from private equity sources.

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City A.M. • Jun 17, 2025

Flora and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter maker issues huge pay day

The company responsible for Flora and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter distributed a substantial dividend of £90 million, marking its first significant financial payout since privat...

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Crypto News • Jun 17, 2025

Fairmint calls on SEC to adopt blockchain framework for private equity markets

Fairmint has proposed that the SEC implement a blockchain-based regulatory system to enhance transparency and efficiency in private equity transactions, potentially transforming ma...

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City A.M. • Jun 17, 2025

Carried interest: London’s dealmakers bask in rare lobbying win

London’s financial sector benefits from continued favorable tax treatment on investment income, allowing private equity professionals to retain substantial earnings despite propose...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 16, 2025

Metro Bank sobers up and attracts a suitor | Nils Pratley

The recent increase in Metro Bank’s stock value indicates investor anticipation of a potential acquisition, reflecting growing market confidence while the bank retains the option t...

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City A.M. • Jun 16, 2025

WTA Ventures: Queen’s, CVC Capital Partners and an organisation pushing on

WTA Ventures highlights ongoing investment efforts and partnerships with private equity firms like CVC Capital Partners, reflecting potential strategic opportunities for growth and...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 16, 2025

Metro Bank shares surge on talk of private equity takeover

The possibility of a private equity acquisition has significantly increased Metro Bank’s stock value, raising questions about future operational changes and stability for its emplo...

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City A.M. • Jun 14, 2025

Metro Bank receives private equity-backed takeover interest

Private equity interest in Metro Bank indicates potential changes in ownership that might impact its market valuation and could result in the company being delisted from public tra...

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Sky News Money • Jun 14, 2025

High street lender Metro Bank receives takeover approach

Metro Bank’s potential acquisition by private equity investors may result in its delisting from the London Stock Exchange, impacting shareholder value and market dynamics within th...

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City A.M. • Jun 13, 2025

David Lloyd: Padel and pickleball help chain make first profit in over a decade

The increasing engagement in padel and pickleball contributed to David Lloyd's financial turnaround, resulting in a £32.2 million pre-tax profit, marking the company's first positi...

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Business Insider Markets • Jun 12, 2025

Private Equity Holding AG: Net Asset Value as of May 31, 2025

As of May 31, 2025, the total value of assets minus liabilities reflects the company’s financial position, providing insight into its underlying worth for investors and stakeholder...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 12, 2025

MPs call for inquiry into how RedBird Capital is funding £500m Telegraph deal

A group of parliamentarians has requested an investigation into the financial sources behind a significant acquisition of a major media outlet, citing concerns over possible foreig...

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City A.M. • Jun 12, 2025

Bargain Britain: UK firms under siege by foreign takeovers

Recent acquisitions by international investors and private equity groups have significantly impacted UK financial markets, reflecting increased foreign influence over domestic comp...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Apollo delays hiring junior bankers after pressure from Dimon

Apollo's decision to postpone recruiting entry-level bankers highlights the impact of external scrutiny on staffing strategies within private equity firms, reflecting cautious adju...

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City A.M. • Jun 11, 2025

Profit almost wiped out at Asda billionaire’s empire ahead of mega IPO

EG Group, co-founded by the Issa brothers and partly owned by TDR Capital, experienced a significant decline in earnings just before its anticipated $13 billion stock market debut...

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City A.M. • Jun 11, 2025

Private equity giant KKR returns with final bid for Assura

The £1.7 billion all-cash acquisition of Assura by investment firms KKR and Stonepeak highlights a significant transfer of ownership away from public markets, impacting the London...

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Sky News Money • Jun 09, 2025

Dutch investor Haerlem Capital tries to gatecrash sale of FX firm Argentex

A Dutch private equity firm is attempting to intervene in the urgent divestment of a London-based currency management company amid economic challenges linked to international trade...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Hedge funds circle distressed French private equity-owned companies

Economic challenges, elevated liabilities, and recent regulatory adjustments have increased the appeal of certain French private equity-backed firms as investment opportunities for...

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Financial Times • Jun 07, 2025

Private equity firms overhaul exit strategies as IPO market slams shut

Private equity firms are adjusting their approaches by focusing more on asset sales and follow-on fundraising due to reduced opportunities for public offerings amid ongoing trade t...

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CNBC Business • Jun 06, 2025

Peak private equity? Sector gets defensive about its ability to generate top returns

Private equity leaders at a major conference highlighted concerns about future profitability as decreased transaction volumes suggest a more cautious investment environment and pot...

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Financial Times • Jun 05, 2025

UK makes new concessions to private equity on tax crackdown

The government has introduced adjustments to the tax rules affecting carried interest, potentially easing the financial obligations faced by private equity firms under the revised...

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Financial Times • Jun 05, 2025

JPMorgan says it will fire analysts who accept future-dated job offers elsewhere

JPMorgan's warning to terminate analysts who commit to future roles at other firms highlights the bank's efforts to retain junior employees amid increasing competition from private...

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Crypto News • Jun 05, 2025

Collaterize launches RWA tokenization launchpad on Solana

The new platform enables users to convert physical assets into digital tokens on the Solana blockchain, potentially increasing liquidity and accessibility within traditionally illi...

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CNBC Business • Jun 04, 2025

Private equity bosses turn bullish on Europe

Investment leaders in the private equity sector are increasingly optimistic about opportunities in European markets, reflecting growing confidence in regional economic prospects an...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 04, 2025

A race against time: what now for Thames Water after rescue deal collapses?

The withdrawal of a major investment proposal has intensified financial uncertainty for the utility, prompting extensive creditor negotiations and increasing the likelihood of temp...

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City A.M. • Jun 04, 2025

WH Smith nears sale of high street chain as revenue rises

The agreement to transfer its retail segment for £76 million is expected to impact WH Smith’s overall financial position positively as the company continues to report increasing in...

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City A.M. • Jun 04, 2025

Private equity: Are the doors to the most exclusive club in town finally opening?

Private equity has generated substantial returns over the past 25 years, attracting trillions of dollars and increasingly allowing broader access beyond its traditionally limited g...

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City A.M. • Jun 04, 2025

Thames Water mess could soon swamp ministers – and taxpayers

The withdrawal of a major private equity firm from a £4 billion investment in Thames Water highlights increasing financial risks and potential burdens for government and public fun...

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