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CVC Capital Partners
22 posts
Panzani and Cerealis plan €1.8bn European food group with €1bn in annual revenue
France's Panzani and Portugal's Cerealis have entered exclusive negotiations to combine their pasta, couscous, cereals and packaged food operations. Backed by Sofina, CVC Capital Partners and Cerealis' founding families, the proposed business would employ approximately 1,800 people across an expanded European manufacturing and distribution network.
October 16, 2026
CVC paid $1.43bn for PDC Brands in 2017, now it could seek about $2bn for Arthea
CVC explores a potential $2bn sale of Dr Teal's parent Arthea as active beauty dealmaking creates another test of personal-care valuations.
September 13, 2026
Why CVC appointed John Hourican CFO as fee-paying assets reach €153bn
CVC Capital Partners has appointed former Bank of Cyprus and NewDay CEO John Hourican as CFO and board member, replacing Fred Watt after almost 20 years as the listed private-markets group reports €153 billion of fee-paying assets, €434 million of first-half profit and record realisations.
September 1, 2026
Bamboo Insurance has $879m of managed premium, but its IPO comes with a $548m debt question
CVC-backed Bamboo Insurance Services has filed for a New York Stock Exchange listing after managed premium approached $879 million and first-half revenue grew 40%. The capital-light insurance model is producing strong adjusted margins, but a $548 million term loan, declining GAAP profit and catastrophe exposure will make the eventual IPO price critical.
August 31, 2026
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $8.6bn Żabka tender is the largest deal in its history and a decisive European bet
Couche-Tard's $8.6bn Żabka tender is its biggest deal ever, but EU merger review and minority holders still stand between it and a December 2026 close.
August 2, 2026
Can IRCA’s €3bn sale test private equity appetite for premium dessert ingredients?
CVC, Cinven and PAI are circling IRCA in a possible €3B deal. See why dessert ingredients are testing private equity appetite.
June 3, 2026
Naturgy (NTGY) stock near 52-week high as CVC sells full 13.8% stake through Goldman Sachs
CVC has exited Naturgy with a €4B stake sale. See why Spain’s utility ownership map may now become more active.
May 27, 2026
Can CVC and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert’s Recordati bid reshape Italian pharma consolidation?
CVC and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert want Recordati private. Find out why the €10.7B bid could reshape Italian pharma consolidation.
May 25, 2026
Bain Capital takes control of FineToday Holdings in private equity-to-PE deal
Bain Capital acquires FineToday from CVC Capital Partners, signaling a new chapter for the Japan-based personal care brand. Find out what this deal means.
February 4, 2026
Blackstone eyes Steadfast (ASX: SDF) at a discount as rival PE firms walk away from AUB deal
Blackstone is reportedly eyeing Steadfast for aa A$7 billion buyout. Find out why this deal could reshape Australia’s insurance broking sector.
December 5, 2025