Clayton Dubilier & Rice are taking over a majority stake into the US reseller from BC Partners
The distribution giant went private in 2016 and also filed for an IPO in 2022
Jonathan Simnett, UK director at M&A consultancy Hampleton Partners, explores the impact of private equity on channel companies and their teams
Less than three years after its stock market debut, rumours of a return to private are circulating
LDC replaces growth capital investor BGF, which first invested in Kick in 2021
The deal finalised at 223p/share and as a result Blancco has ceased trading and is no longer on the London stock market
As PE investment in the IT channel grows, what does this mean for channel partners?
Switzerland-based SoftwareOne subject to up to four PE takeover offers after rejecting Bain bid
Channel veteran has ambitious growth plans for the distributor which he says has been a secret in the distribution world for many years, but is keen to take a more ethical approach
The Swiss group is now weighing up its options after Bain Capital fails again to make an offer it feels reflects its value