Archive for August 2019
VMware buys Carbon Black, Pivotal
The two acquisitions “will meaningfully expand our ability to power our customer’s digital transformation,” says Pat Gelsinger, VMware’s CEO>
Read MoreWeekly wrap: GTCR, Simply Good, Splunk
Atkins owner Simply Good buys Quest. GTCR-backed Ultimus acquires LeverPoint. Splunk purchases SignalFx.
Read MorePE fundraising scorecard: Comvest Credit, Pine Oak, Stepstone
Asclepius Capital, Comvest Credit, Pine Oak Real Estate and Stepstone are raising capital, according to SEC filings.
Read MoreM&A wrap: Simply Good, Atkins, Quest, Splunk, Genstar, Dick’s, Sheridan
Atkins owner Simply Good buys healthy snacks maker Quest. Splunk purchases data monitor SignalFx. Genstar-backed Stack Sports picks up two…
Read MoreRestaurant business is giving lenders indigestion
As a growing number of chains go bankrupt, loan charge-offs are rising.
Read MoreBusiness Roundtable’s revised principles draw kudos and skepticism
Article Type: News & Press Releases Acuris news analysis and scoops are quoted on a daily basis by major publications, on…
Read MoreWhy private equity investors are hidden innovators
PE firms push for organizational innovation with a long-term view, and are structurally equipped to take a “move fast and…
Read MoreM&A wrap: Thoma Bravo, Quorum, Ogsys, GTCR, Safelite, CenterOak, BlackRock
Thoma Bravo-backed Quorum buys oil and gas accounting software provider Ogsys. GTCR-backed Ultimus picks up fund administration services firm. Safelite…
Read MoreGiants of payments chase sports gaming’s $155 billion jackpot
More U.S. states are legalizing sports gambling, providing a huge opportunity for payments companies that have been fattened by multi-billion…
Read MoreA mutual preservation pact in Ohio-Kentucky deal
First Mutual Holding is buying the tiny Blue Grass Federal and keeping its charter. The deal allow the seller to…
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