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afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Billionaire Smorgon family-backed PE shop deploys $40m in M&A trifecta
Billionaire Smorgon family-backed PE shop deploys $40m in M&A trifecta
Australian Financial Review –

One of the newest entrants in Australia's private equity scene, Partnership Capital, has had a busy first year, deploying $40 million in equity across its first three deals, with the latest set to be completed this month. The firm was founded in…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - PEP, Brookfield-owned Intellihub dips into water metering with new buy
PEP, Brookfield-owned Intellihub dips into water metering with new buy
Australian Financial Review –

Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Billionaire Gerry Harvey tops up stake in PNG-focused cement play
Billionaire Gerry Harvey tops up stake in PNG-focused cement play
Australian Financial Review –

Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.

afr.com - Joyce Moullakis - Macquarie is stockpiling capital. Has it found an acquisition target?
Macquarie is stockpiling capital. Has it found an acquisition target?
Australian Financial Review –

There were three tell-tale signs within Macquarie's first-half profit results that signalled the financial services giant was preserving capital. That implies the commodities house, asset manager and investment banking group is positioning to…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Out for delivery! Logistics giant UPS zeros in on Riverside-owned biz
Out for delivery! Logistics giant UPS zeros in on Riverside-owned biz
Australian Financial Review –

UPS, the New York-listed package delivery giant capitalised at more than $130 billion, is seeking to buy Smartways Logistics from private equity owner The Riverside Company for around $600 million. People with knowledge of the potential divestment…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - China's Boyu Capital in exclusive talks to buy Nucleus Network
China's Boyu Capital in exclusive talks to buy Nucleus Network
Australian Financial Review –

Private equity firm Boyu Capital, whose co-founders include Alvin Jiang, the grandson of former People's Republic of China leader Jiang Zemin, is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Nucleus Network, the country's biggest provider of early-stage…

econotimes.com - Helena Ward - Tesla and SpaceX Committees Review Merger Without Announced Terms
Tesla and SpaceX Committees Review Merger Without Announced Terms
EconoTimes –

Tesla and SpaceX have tasked separate committees with examining closer ties that may include a combination, but their latest disclosures show no agreed terms or announced transaction. Tesla's quarterly filing says its special committee is reviewing…

mirror.co.uk - Mia O'Hare - I tried cornflakes from Asda, M&S, Lidl and more - 95p box beat Kellogg's
I tried cornflakes from Asda, M&S, Lidl and more - 95p box beat Kellogg's
Daily Mirror –

Cornflakes are a breakfast staple and one of the most popular cereal options. For households across the UK, the cereal has become a classic and dependable option thanks to its subtle flavour. It is a perfect morning meal, and there are many options…

tomsguide.com - Jenny Haward - Wide awake at 3 a. m.? 6 ways to break the cycle and sleep better
Wide awake at 3 a. m.? 6 ways to break the cycle and sleep better
Tom's Guide –

If you've recently found yourself wide awake at 3 a.m., wondering how it's possible that yet again you're unable to sleep through the night, frustration is probably running pretty high. It may be comforting to know you're not alone. A 2025 U.S.

express.co.uk - Brian Dillon - The UK's best Christmas cake named - winner not Tesco, Morrisons or M&S
The UK's best Christmas cake named - winner not Tesco, Morrisons or M&S
Daily Express –

The UK's best supermarket Christmas cake has been named The best supermarket Christmas cake for 2026 has been named, and it's not found in M&S, Waitrose, Morrisons or Tesco. Christmas cake has stood the test of time, and it is available in various…

si.com - Aaron Raley - 3 Bold Predictions For Texas A&M Against the South Carolina Gamecocks
3 Bold Predictions For Texas A&M Against the South Carolina Gamecocks
Sports Illustrated –

The Texas A&M Aggies hit the road for the second straight game, heading to Columbia to take on the No. 23 South Carolina Gamecocks, looking to finally snag their first road victory of the 2026 season. The Aggies lead the all-time series against the…

econotimes.com - Helena Ward - Wonder Says It Filed Confidentially for IPO; Acquisitions Total at Least $1 Billion
Wonder Says It Filed Confidentially for IPO; Acquisitions Total at Least $1 Billion
EconoTimes –

Wonder, a U.S. food delivery and restaurant operator, said it filed confidentially for an IPO Thursday, Nov. 5, putting its venture-funded expansion on a path toward public markets. Grubhub and Blue Apron are among Wonder's acquisitions, along with…

hoodline.com - Alicia Nwosu - Bernhard Capital Closes $1B Bowman Consulting Acquisition
Bernhard Capital Closes $1B Bowman Consulting Acquisition
Hoodline –

Bernhard Capital Partners has officially closed its roughly $1 billion all-cash acquisition of Bowman Consulting Group, taking the national engineering services provider private and ending its run as a publicly traded company. The deal closed…

irishmirror.ie - Ruairi Scott Byrne, Mia O'Hare - M&S €44 Fair Isle jumper shoppers brand 'beautiful' and 'so comfy and warm
M&S €44 Fair Isle jumper shoppers brand 'beautiful' and 'so comfy and warm
Irish Mirror –

Autumn and winter are the ideal seasons to purchase a new jumper to see you through the colder months. Marks and Spencer offers an extensive selection of options, yet one specific style has become a timeless wardrobe essential. The Fair Isle Crew…

si.com - Seth Dowdle - The Good, Bad and Ugly of Texas A&M's Loss to South Carolina
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Texas A&M's Loss to South Carolina
Sports Illustrated –

The road continues to be a terrible place for Texas A&M. The Aggies arrived in Columbia hoping a bye week had helped solve some of the problems that have plagued them throughout the season. Instead, Saturday's 17-9 loss to No. 21 South Carolina…

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