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Hess Investors Vote in Favor of Chevron’s $53B Takeover
The transaction still needs to get past the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as well as the ongoing arbitration case brought by Exxon over control of Hess’ interest in the Guyanese field.
May 28, 2024
Asplundh Buys Arcline Portfolio Company Voltyx
Voltyx focuses on electric infrastructure services, including design and engineering, testing and commissioning, and repair and maintenance services.
May 28, 2024
J&J Acquires Experimental Eczema Drug in $1.25B Cash Deal
The therapy, known as NM26, targets two proteins that cause the itchiness and inflammation of eczema.
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Pennybacker Closes Fund VI With $1.6B
Fund VI seeks to invest in U.S. real estate assets across equity and debt opportunities.
May 28, 2024
TransDigm Acquires L Squared-Backed Raptor Scientific
Raptor Scientific is a manufacturer of test and measurement services serving the aerospace and defense end markets.
May 28, 2024

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Data & Research

Healthcare

OEP’s Deal for Associated Spring Among Biggest Mid-Market Deals in April

H.I.G. Capital and Merck also made acquisitions.
May 3, 2024
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GTCR’s Deal for Cloudbreak Health Among Biggest Mid-Market Deals in March

Rexford Industrial and Persistence Capital Partners also made acquisitions.
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Mergers & Acquisitions Reveals the 2024 Middle-Market Deals of the Year
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4.
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