Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. $TMO, one of the world’s largest life sciences and biotechnology companies, is reportedly seeking to sell its diagnostics business for approximately $4 billion USD, according to the Financial Times. The move signals a broader strategy to divest lower-margin and slower-growing segments in favor of focusing on core areas such as contract drug manufacturing and advanced analytical technologies.
U.S.-based investment giant Blackstone Inc. $BX has initiated the sale process for Clarion Events, a global organizer of B2B exhibitions and conferences, marking a notable move in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market amid ongoing financial turbulence. The divestiture aims to gauge buyer appetite after a series of market disruptions in Q1 and Q2 of 2025 hindered transaction activity.
Private equity firm GTCR is poised to nearly double its investment in Worldpay following the sale of a 55% stake to Global Payments (GPN). This deal marks a significant milestone in an industry where such substantial gains have become increasingly rare amid high interest rates that have stifled major transactions over the past two years.
The recent deal between Bain Capital and Namirial SpA has captured the attention of analysts and investors alike. The announcement of Bain Capital agreeing to acquire a controlling stake in Namirial from the private equity firm Ambienta marks a significant event in the realm of private investments.
Recent reports in Bloomberg News have highlighted the remarkable earnings of Blackstone's CEO, Steve Schwarzman $BX, underscoring his pivotal role in shaping the firm’s success as a financial heavyweight with assets under management exceeding US$1.1 trillion.
In 2025, there has been a significant shift in investment preferences, with investors showing a stronger inclination towards hedge funds rather than returning to private equity. This change is largely due to the decline in the number of deals, as noted in a report from BNP Paribas (EPA BNP).
In an intriguing development within the business process outsourcing sector, Conduent Inc. $CNDT, a company spun off from Xerox $XRX, is contemplating a potential sale. This consideration arises following acquisition offers, as disclosed by sources familiar with the situation late last week.
