Private Equity 3 Days

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Aerospace, Defense, and Infrastructure Deals Dominate M&A Landscape

Private equity is showing significant interest in the aerospace and defense sectors, with KKR set to take Integer Holdings private for $5.7bn in a medical device carve-out. Sheridan Capital Partners has acquired Carolina Components Group, a provider of custom-engineered bioprocessing assemblies. There is a growing private equity interest in investing in naval-centric deals, driven by the U.S. Navy's substantial budget of over $300bn, which exceeds the GDP of more than 75% of the world's countries. LS Power is set to acquire a gas-fired power plant in Brazos Valley from Constellation, a transaction that fulfills a regulatory divestiture commitment. Apollo has agreed to acquire Maverick Water Group, an operator of alternative non-potable water systems, from Crosstimbers Capital Group, focusing on Texas water infrastructure.

Technology and Software Acquisitions Continue at a Rapid Pace

In the technology sector, Bain Capital is acquiring Gong cha, a tea beverage brand, from TA Associates. GSAM is preparing to sell Divcon Controls, a provider of building management and electrical power monitoring systems for data centers and critical facilities. EIP and OceanSound-backed Convey has acquired Selectron.