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£2bn deal comes at a time of growing interest among buyout funds for software companies
Robert Smith’s gift for a graduating class is welcome but can only go so far
Acquisition of Applause means work for the aggressive private equity firm
A new wave of funds thinks it can win with aggressive investments in tech businesses
Vista to buy Canadian fintech group in deal worth C$4.8bn and merge with UK rival
US listing for financial software group would be a blow to London’s sluggish market
Investors unconvinced by roadshow growth story and valuation
British software provider had originally sought a valuation of £5.5bn
Ping Identity and Ionic Security each sign up new investors as they look to expand reach
Banks risk being left with losses if bridge loans are ‘hung’ and they cannot sell longer-term debt
Private equity groups find it increasingly difficult to raise debt to close deals
Even as public markets become cheaper, LBO activity may not perk up
Deal is part of education company’s shift from back-office functions to teaching and assessment
Healthcare specialist latest in string of software group buyouts
Formal bid valued the Texas-based property management software group at almost $25 a share
Biggest acquisition for publisher since Random House
Public markets like cutting-edge software. Private equity likes steady cash flow and cost cutting
Private equity group looks to sell British financial software provider
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