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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

European Dealmaking & Sector Focus

Tower Brook's Joseph Knoll highlighted that while Europe presents lower multiples, it also comes with a more challenging regulatory environment sees opportunities. ECP and KKR have agreed to acquire DCC Energy for $7.7 billion, taking the multi-energy sales and distribution business private agreed to acquire. In a separate transaction, Mutares is set to acquire Stellantis's Free2move car-sharing business, which operates across 14 European and US cities. Knoll further noted that business, financial, and healthcare services remain strong investment areas, especially where AI can enhance productivity and outcomes, alongside the consumer vertical believes services. Cinven and La Caisse are jointly acquiring MGA Optio, a specialty risk underwriter operating in 15 countries. Mid Europa is acquiring a construction software platform in Czechia, formed by uniting ÚRS, First information systems, and Callida, which is being divested by DEK Group to acquire platform.

US Private Equity Activity & Exits

Arlington Capital Partners has agreed to sell its medical equipment company Riverpoint Medical to Novanta in a $1.45 billion deal, signaling a stable transaction environment in healthcare closes sale. Trans Digm is acquiring IGP-backed Prince & Izant for over $1 billion, a manufacturer of brazing alloys and specialty metal components to acquire manufacturer. THL Partners is selling its firmware provider AMI to Lattice Semiconductor, while retaining an equity interest in the latter sells provider.