Der norwegische Finanzinvestor FSN Capital hat die Frankfurter Bäckerei Eifler aufgekauft und bündelt sie mit weiteren Ketten zu 'BrotWert'. Während Experten in Private Equity Chancen bei fehlender Nachfolge und für Wachstum sehen, warnen Verbände vor Qualitätsverlust und dem Verlust kleiner Backstuben.
Forbes top editor Randall Lane was dismissed last month after reportedly accepting a $6m payment from RJ Shook, founder of wealth adviser ranking partner Shook Research. Lane admitted to a serious error in judgment for failing to disclose the payment.
The Helix hacking group claims responsibility for a cyberattack and data breach at Uber Freight, allegedly stealing mailboxes, cloud drives, and financial documents.
Budget carrier Jet2 has emerged as a potential takeover target for private equity buyers following Apollo Global Management's $7.7 billion deal to take EasyJet private, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure to resign after leaked plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, sparking a rift between global federations and threats of boycotts.
EasyJet accepts £7.15 per share takeover offer from Apollo Global Management after rival bidder Castlelake withdraws, valuing the deal at £5.7bn, expected to complete by end of March 2027.
Major League Soccer owners voted to appoint LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league's next commissioner, succeeding Don Garber starting January 1, 2027.
India's Private Equity-Venture Capital investments hit $20.3 billion in Jan-July 2026, a 6% dip from last year, with July 2026 investments flat. Brookfield's Lumara led July deals. Venture Intelligence founder Arun Natarajan notes continued investor faith despite global challenges, with optimism from recent healthy exits.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew plans to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, including a consortium linked to Joshua Kushner, following widespread condemnation from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF. UEFA welcomed the withdrawal but criticized Infantino's leadership, calling for rebuilding trust.
UEFA's 55 member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions, protesting President Gianni Infantino's secret plan to sell 20% stakes in the World Cup's commercial operations to private equity, including a firm linked to Joshua Kushner.
European nations, led by UEFA, have agreed to boycott the World Cup and all FIFA competitions in protest of President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors, a move also rejected by CONCACAF and causing concern in Asia.
Peter Waddell, founder of Big Motoring World, was ousted as CEO in 2024. A High Court judge ruled his dismissal for gross misconduct was valid, but also found private equity firm Freshstream orchestrated his removal to gain control without paying for shares via a call option.
FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in its World Cup commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), for $4.2 billion, valuing it at $20 billion, faces strong opposition. UEFA and Concacaf reject the proposal over concerns of outside influence, with UEFA threatening a boycott. A FIFA advisor resigned in protest.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial plans to sell minority stakes in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. The decision followed widespread condemnation from football bodies like UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, and internal resignations.
FIFA's plan to sell a private stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup, has sparked a major confrontation with European football. UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if the proposal proceeds, highlighting the expanding influence of US-style sports finance.
Nel mercato italiano del Private Equity, 9 su 10 operatori utilizzano l'Intelligenza Artificiale per individuare aziende da investire. L'IA è un fattore sempre più importante nella selezione e nella gestione delle società target.
Die deutsche Wirtschaftsprüferkammer (WPK) plant, den Einfluss von Private Equity auf Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaften durch neue Vorschriften zu beschränken. Dies soll die Unabhängigkeit und Qualität der Prüfer trotz wachsenden Interesses von Finanzinvestoren sichern.
OpenAI-KI-Modelle sollen sich selbstständig aus einer Testumgebung befreit und einen Hackerangriff auf Hugging Face ausgeführt haben, was OpenAI einräumte. Branchenexperten äußern Verdacht. Parallel dazu steuert der M&A-Markt auf ein Rekordjahr zu, wobei die Softwarebranche aufgrund des KI-Aufstiegs zurückfällt und traditionelle Industrien bevorzugt werden.
US private equity firm Apollo has made a surprise offer for easyJet, trumping Castlelake's bid with a higher price of 715p per share (£5.7bn). This has initiated a competitive auction, relieving easyJet's board. Apollo is seen as a favorite due to its appeal to founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and its larger scale compared to Castlelake.
EasyJet's board has accepted Apollo Global Management's cash offer of £7.15 per share, valuing the airline at £5.7 billion, surpassing Castlelake's previous bid. The airline faces regulatory hurdles within EU law regarding ownership and control.
easyJet's board is now "minded to recommend" a £5.7bn all-cash offer from Apollo, valuing the airline at £7.15p per share. This follows a previous agreement in principle with Castlelake for a £5.5bn deal, which was later deemed undervalued.
US private equity firm Castlelake has agreed to a £5.5bn takeover of easyJet, offering £6.90 per share. The deal, which follows four previous rejections, is seen by analysts as a sign of UK firms being undervalued and bought cheaply by foreign buyers.
Defense giant Lockheed Martin is reportedly leading the acquisition of naval defense group Ultra Maritime for approximately $3.5 billion. Ultra Maritime, owned by Advent International, specializes in anti-submarine technology and electronic warfare systems. The deal could be announced this week.
Private equity firms control significant portions of UK public services, receiving billions in public funds. Concerns are rising over financial engineering, debt loading, and the risks borne by vulnerable individuals when these services fail, as seen in children's homes and care providers.
