Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking and Leadership Changes

Platinum Equity a $5.6 billion joint venture agreement to create a new global water and beverages company. The venture will combine more than 30 premium beverage brands and operate from Paris, serving 120 countries. Meanwhile, Epiris named Owen Wilson as its new managing partner, succeeding Bill Priestley who is set to retire in October 2026. In another transaction MDT technologies, a smart building automation component manufacturer, to Bregal Unternehmerkapital.

Mid-Market Strategies and Acquisitions

Astorg’s co-managing Judith Charpentier highlighted the crucial role of mid-market focus in maximizing exit opportunities, noting that while valuation gaps are narrowing, the uncertain macroeconomic environment necessitates strategic flexibility. In acquisitions the Culinary Institute of Barcelona, a private international culinary school established in 2017. Separately, Valeas Capital in My Pension Expert, marking an exit for Palatine after four years, during which the firm saw assets under administration grow to approximately £2 billion.