Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:32 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking

Mutares completed its largest deal, acquiring Sabic's engineering thermoplastics business for $450 million. be rebranded Nex Point Materials and operates within a new chemicals and materials division. The newly acquired unit employs approximately 2,800 people and generates around $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Apollo has agreed to acquire Maverick Water Group, a Houston-based operator of alternative non-potable water systems, from Crosstimbers Capital Group.

AI and Data Considerations

The rise of AI-generated content could lead to a revaluation of "rights-clean" data. Secure user-friendly AI development requires data that is not siloed, as isolated data only provides a partial view.