US-based specialist on a software acquisition binge is raising $35bn for more
Recent $6.6bn buyout of Stamps.com reveals shift in financing for leveraged deals
Acquisition by tech-focused US firm would be the largest private equity-backed software buyout on record
Deal highlights how flood of private equity money into technology companies has pushed up valuations
Needless to say, it’s been a mad year in the realm of alternative investments
Acquisition of real estate software group is one of the year’s biggest leveraged buyouts
Companies sold a $315m stake in the software group days before its share price fell over a hacking incident
Silver Lake and Thoma Bravo offloaded 5% stake to one of Canada’s biggest pension funds
Watchdog approval sought for takeover by US private equity firm Thoma Bravo due to cycle subsidy for staff
The buyout veteran leaves management in place at the failing companies he buys
Shift away from pounds acts as protection from Brexit-related currency swings
US buyer’s offer is attractive and UK fears of losing local tech expertise are overdone
Software-focused buyout firm Thoma Bravo agrees latest in series of deals
Veritas joins once-obscure groups writing big cheques and grabbing assets from clutches of larger rivals
Bet by private equity firm comes as M&A activity in financial services heats up
Thoma Bravo’s offer would mark the high point for leveraged buyouts this year
Bid from private equity group Thoma Bravo would add to wave of leveraged takeovers
Private equity groups find it increasingly difficult to raise debt to close deals
Public markets like cutting-edge software. Private equity likes steady cash flow and cost cutting
