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Cencora, a global pharmaceutical solutions company, completed the acquisition of a 85% stake in Retina Consultants of America, an ophthalmology and retina services provider, from Webster Equity Partners, a private equity firm, for $4.6bn. You can submit deals you were involved with here: https://lnkd.in/d_Firwmh “We are pleased to enter our next phase of growth with the support of a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization. With additional resources to support the continued execution of our growth strategy, we will be better positioned to continue expanding our physician network and enhancing the quality of care we provide,” Robert Grabow, Retina Consultants of America Chief Executive Officer. Retina Consultants of America (led by Robert Grabow, Robert Diamond and David Brown) was advised by Goldman Sachs, Rothschild & Co, Goodwin and Reed Smith LLP. Cencora (led by Robert Mauch, James F. Cleary, François Mandeville and Elizabeth Campbell) was advised by Lazard, Freshfields (led by Damien Zoubek and Joshua Ayal), Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (led by Andrew Budreika), Sidley Austin LLP and FGS Global (led by Kirsti Hastings). #MergersAcquisitionsDiversitures #HealthCare #PrivateEquity

BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital, the private equity owners of Shawbrook Bank, are exploring a potential initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in the first half of 2025. This move comes after a previously planned £2bn flotation was shelved in 2022 due to volatile market conditions. Shawbrook Bank, a UK-based specialist savings and lending institution, was taken private by BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital in 2017 for £868m. Since then, the bank has demonstrated significant growth, reporting record pre-tax profits of £233m in 2022. As of September 2023, its loan book had expanded to £12.6bn, with deposits reaching £13.4bn. The potential IPO is seen as a positive development for the London financial market, which has experienced a slowdown in listings. The renewed interest in public offerings, including Shawbrook's, may signal a revitalization of the UK's IPO landscape. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #IPO #FinancialServices

Canyon Bridge Capital Partners, the private equity firm owning UK-based chipmaker Imagination Technologies, has engaged investment bank Lazard to explore a potential sale of the company. Canyon Bridge acquired Imagination Technologies in 2017 for approximately £550m. Imagination Technologies, renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and related intellectual property, has been a significant player in the semiconductor industry, providing critical technology to various sectors, including mobile devices and automotive applications. The decision to consider a sale comes amid a dynamic landscape in the semiconductor industry, with increasing demand for advanced chip technologies and a surge in mergers and acquisitions. The outcome of this exploration remains to be seen, as Canyon Bridge and Lazard assess potential buyers and strategic options for Imagination Technologies. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Semiconductors #Technology

Brookfield has postponed the sale of its CityPoint tower in London after receiving bids below expectations, with offers under £400m compared to the £500m asking price. This shortfall has led Brookfield to extend debt repayments for the 36-storey office building. Creditors have granted Brookfield an additional three months to repay loans totaling approximately £460m, moving the deadline to April 20. This decision underscores the ongoing difficulties in the UK's office market, influenced by evolving work habits and a shift towards more sustainable buildings. Although the sales process is currently on hold, Brookfield may reconsider selling if market conditions improve. The CityPoint tower, originally built in 1967 as BP's headquarters, underwent major renovations in 2000 and 2021. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #RealEstate

Getty Images and Shutterstock, two leading providers of stock images and digital media, are in preliminary discussions regarding a potential merger. This development comes as both companies face increased competition from AI-generated content and a shifting digital landscape. In response to the merger news, Getty Images' shares rose by 13% to $2.39, giving the company a market value of approximately $983m. Shutterstock's shares also experienced an uptick, reflecting investor interest in the potential consolidation. Both companies have been exploring strategies to adapt to industry changes, including the rise of AI-generated imagery, which has impacted demand for traditional stock photos. The merger talks are at an early stage, and there is no certainty that a deal will be finalized. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Media #Technology

H.I.G. Capital, a private equity firm, agreed to acquire Quisitive, a Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions provider, for $117m. You can submit deals you were involved with here: https://lnkd.in/d_Firwmh "We are pleased to partner with H.I.G., leveraging this strong platform to drive accelerated organic expansion and strategic investments in the business that ultimately benefit our customers," Mike Reinhart, Quisitive Founder and CEO. Quisitive (led by Mike Reinhart and Scott Meriwether) is advised by Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., William Blair, Bass, Berry & Sims, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Gateway Investor Relations. H.I.G. Capital (led by Sami Mnaymneh and Tony Tamer) is advised by Stikeman Elliott LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (led by Tana Ryan and Navneeta Rekhi). #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Technology #AI

JBT Corporation, a technology solutions provider to the food & beverage industry, completed the acquisition of Marel, a multi-national food processing company, for €3.4bn. You can submit deals you were involved with here: https://lnkd.in/d_Firwmh “Today is a significant achievement, culminating in over a year of dedicated effort to combine the complementary strengths of both JBT and Marel. The creation of JBT Marel Corporation is guided by our shared purpose, to transform the future of food. With JBT Marel’s diverse solutions offering, enhanced operational scale, and deep application, service and digital expertise, we can better support our customers and the broader global food chain," Brian Deck, JBT Corporation Marel CEO. Marel (led by Arnar Másson, Arni Sigurdsson, Stacey Katz and Linda Jonsdottir) was advised by J.P. Morgan, BBA//Fjeldco, Baker McKenzie (led by Brian Burke and Dieter Schmitz) and Osborne Clarke. J.P. Morgan was advised by White & Case LLP (led by Denise Cerasani). JBT Corporation (led by Brian Deck, Matt Meister and James Marvin) was advised by ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Arion banki, Goldman Sachs, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek , Kirkland & Ellis (led by David Klein, Carlo Zenkner and Daniel Wolf) and LexLegal (led by Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson and Stefán Orri Ólafsson). #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Food #Machines

Strategic Value Partners, a global alternative investment firm, completed the acquisition of Revelyst, a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, from Vista Outdoor Inc., a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of outdoor sports and recreation products, for $1.125bn. You can submit deals you were involved with here: https://lnkd.in/d_Firwmh “We are pleased to complete the transaction with SVP, which provides us with expanded resources to accelerate our GEAR Up transformation, advance our innovation efforts and grow our iconic brands. We look forward to working with SVP and continue delivering top-tier products to customers while further building our market-leading position in the outdoor recreation industry," Eric Nyman, Revelyst CEO. Revelyst was led by Eric Nyman, Andy Keegan and Jung Choi. Strategic Value Partners (led by Victor Khosla, Lewis Schwartz, David Geenberg and Gabriel Brecher) was advised by Goldman Sachs, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (led by Rob Kindler, Benjamin Goodchild and Nickolas Bogdanovich) and Kekst CNC (led by Todd Fogarty). Vista Outdoor Inc. (led by Mike Callahan) was advised by Moelis & Company, Morgan Stanley, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP (Aaron Gruber, Craig Arcella and Bethany Pfalzgraf), Gibson Dunn and Joele Frank (led by Kelly Sullivan and Matthew Sherman). #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Sports

Welcome to MergerLinks Daily Review, your daily dose of M&A news before your morning coffee. Subscribe now and never miss a beat with MergerLinks. Financial advisors mentioned: Fabrice Baron, Olivier Akian, Louis-Aynard de Clermont Tonnerre, Jonathan Herbst, James Ben, Xavier Loriferne, Ashish Kumbhat Lawyers mentioned: Benjamin de Blegiers, Gilles Lebreton, Mikko Eerola, Jonathan See, Mike Preston, Olivier Assant, Clémence Fallet, Robert Townsend, Keith Hallam, Sanjay Murti, Ryan Lynch, Stephen Kotran, Victor Goldfeld, Steven Cohen, Tim Burns, Mitchell Eitel, Claudia Ricciardi, Michael Mariani, Faiza Saeed, Jelena McWilliams PR mentioned: Stéphanie Prunier, Aurelia de Lapeyrouse, Sharon Stern, Jed Repko, Bryan Locke #MergersandAcquisitions #FinancialServices #Corporate