International
Edition 65 · Week 45
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HOT SELLER THIS WEEK
- UK management consultancy Moorhouse has secured investment from LDC following its separation from Expleo. The investment will support expansion of its consulting services, development of its own products and future acquisitions. HPC can identify specialist consultancies seeking investment or potential buyers.
- Private equity firm The Riverside Company has acquired Hoover Circular Solutions, a business operating in the circular economy sector. The transaction highlights investor interest in recycling, resource recovery and sustainable industrial services. HPC can source recycling businesses, waste management operators and environmental technology suppliers for investors.
- US wealth management company CW Advisors has purchased three financial advisory businesses as it continues expanding its client base and assets under management. HPC can identify independent financial advisers, wealth managers and financial planning firms seeking buyers or investment partners.
- Machina Labs has been selected by the US Department of War to develop drone airframes and deploy two advanced manufacturing facilities. The award creates potential demand for robotics, aerospace components, engineering and specialist manufacturing services. HPC can identify suppliers and industrial partners able to support the programme.
- Medical technology manufacturer Confluent Medical Technologies has acquired Northern Nitinol, a specialist in designing and processing advanced materials used in medical devices. HPC can introduce medical equipment manufacturers, healthcare technology businesses and specialist component suppliers seeking new partnerships.
- The investment in Moorhouse is expected to support business expansion and targeted acquisitions. Growth in management consulting can create demand for experienced consultants, project managers and specialist technology professionals. HPC can introduce recruitment businesses and professional services firms with suitable talent networks.
- Photonics company G&H has acquired IntraAction, a specialist in acousto-optic technology used in scientific, industrial and defence applications. HPC can identify manufacturers, engineering suppliers and international distributors interested in advanced optical technologies.
- Private equity investor Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has invested in Concentric Energy Advisors, a specialist consultancy serving the energy sector. The investment highlights demand for expertise in electricity, gas and energy infrastructure. HPC can connect energy consultancies, utility companies, infrastructure investors and engineering specialists.
- Customer experience technology company Five9 has agreed to acquire Level AI for approximately $325 million in cash. The acquisition brings AI tools for customer interactions into a larger business communications platform. HPC can identify regulated businesses, financial institutions and customer service providers seeking AI monitoring and compliance solutions.
- Networking technology company Extreme Networks is exploring a possible sale after receiving acquisition interest. The company has a reported market value of around $3 billion. HPC can identify strategic technology buyers, private equity investors and potential partners interested in networking software and equipment businesses.
- Technology services company CDW has acquired Lovelytics, a specialist in data analytics and enterprise technology consulting. The deal reflects growing demand for businesses that help organisations use data and AI more effectively. HPC can identify smaller analytics consultancies and specialist software businesses that may attract acquisition interest.
- Global Experience Specialists has acquired CSG Creative, adding creative and event production capabilities to its business. HPC can identify event agencies, exhibition companies, production suppliers and specialist marketing businesses seeking strategic partners or potential buyers.
- Private credit firm Prime Finance has acquired a commercial real estate loan portfolio valued at approximately $760 million from Blackstone. The transaction highlights continued activity in property finance. HPC can identify commercial property investors, lenders, developers and asset managers seeking finance or investment opportunities.
- Future Secure AI has raised $115 million in funding as investment continues flowing into specialist AI businesses. HPC can identify enterprise customers, technology distributors and strategic investors interested in commercialising AI products and expanding into international markets.
- Technology company Amdocs has agreed to acquire EIS, a software provider serving the insurance industry, for approximately $340 million. The acquisition expands Amdocs' presence in insurance technology. HPC can introduce insurers, software distributors and technology businesses looking for digital transformation solutions.
- Indian travel technology company Holiday Tribe has secured $5.3 million in funding to expand its travel services and customer offering. HPC can introduce hotels, destination management companies, airlines and tourism operators interested in distribution partnerships and access to new customers.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities and Training Providers Seek Partners to Fund AI Labs as the Tech Selloff Deepens
Chip and AI shares fell again on Friday, but universities and training providers still need AI labs, safe digital campuses and shared computing power. They are looking for partners to share the cost.
HPC acts as the broker between these institutions and technology vendors, education investors and research funders. We structure and negotiate the partnership, and earn a success fee of 3% on a transaction value of about $20 million.
Businesses need to prove their green claims are real, so projects that cut emissions or protect nature are looking for verified buyers and investors.
HPC connects project developers with credible offset purchasers and impact investors, handles the deal structure and due diligence, and takes a 3% success fee on credit sales and offtake agreements of roughly $15 million.
Dollar Posts Its Biggest Daily Gain in Seven Weeks After Strong US Jobs Data
The dollar index jumped on Friday after the payrolls report, and the US 10 year Treasury yield rose to about 4.867%. Banks, funds and wealth managers are looking for partners to manage currency risk and raise fresh capital.
HPC introduces investors to banks, asset managers and wealth firms and arranges minority stake sales and joint ventures. Our fee is 2.5% of closed transaction value, on deals of about $100 million.
Traders increased their bets on a December hike, and next Tuesday's US inflation report could push the odds higher still. Governments and central banks are under pressure from high prices, which opens the door to public and private partnerships.
HPC matches infrastructure sponsors, contractors and lenders with qualifying public private partnership opportunities, supports bid positioning, and earns a 2% success fee on financed projects of around $150 million.
US Health Care Adds 42,000 Jobs in October, Led by Hospitals and Home Health
Hospitals added 16,000 jobs and home health care services 11,000. Hospitals, drug makers and health tech firms are raising money to grow and want partners they can trust.
HPC brokers acquisitions, equity raises and technology partnerships between healthcare operators and specialist investors. We take a 3% success fee on transactions of about $80 million.
The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% from 4.2%, professional and business services added 70,000 jobs, and revisions added another 84,000 jobs to August and September. Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% in the month and 3.1% over the year. Employers are rethinking pay, hiring and retention.
HPC brokers the sale and merger of recruitment, training and talent platforms, and introduces workforce providers to large employers. Our fee is 3.5% of deal value on transactions near $10 million.
Manufacturing employment is now at its highest level since December 2024, just before President Trump returned to office. Manufacturers and logistics firms are looking for finance, factory space and partners.
HPC places manufacturers and logistics investors into industrial projects and arranges the joint venture or lease terms. We charge a 2.5% success fee on deals of around $100 million.
Diesel Stocks Draw Sharply Even as Oil Falls for the Week Despite Tanker Attacks
US distillate stocks fell to 99.3 million barrels from about 102.9 million, while commercial crude stocks were 409.8 million barrels, and oil still fell sharply over the week. Developers of power, solar and fuel projects are lining up money and buyers.
HPC introduces equity and debt providers to project sponsors and negotiates offtake and financing terms. Our success fee is 2% on projects of about $250 million.
Companies Tighten Rules on Disclosure, Tax and Governance as Regulators Watch Closely
With markets jumpy and a rate hike in play, firms need clear advice on reporting, tax and governance rules.
HPC brokers the acquisition of, and partnerships with, compliance, regtech and legal services providers. We earn a 3% success fee on deals of around $20 million.
With a December Fed hike back in focus, buyers and sellers are weighing the cost of borrowing before committing to deals.
HPC sources targets, qualifies buyers and manages the process from first introduction to signing. Our fee is 2% of enterprise value on transactions of about $300 million.
Michigan Survey Shows US Consumers' Inflation Expectations Easing to 4.3%
The University of Michigan's preliminary November reading showed one year inflation expectations at 4.3% against the 4.7% expected, and five year expectations at 3.4%. Brands and retailers want clear data on what shoppers are buying and why.
HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $15 million.
Broadcasters, streamers and creators are looking for money and partners to reach bigger audiences across Asia and beyond.
HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $25 million.
Employment in construction fell even as the overall jobs report beat forecasts. Developers and investors are looking for land, joint venture partners and long term funding.
HPC connects developers with funders, landowners and offtake partners, and structures the joint ventures. We take a 2% success fee on projects of around $80 million.
Founders Watch Closely as the Global Tech Selloff Tests Investor Appetite
With chip stocks still under pressure, startups are looking for their next funding round or a smart exit.
HPC brokers funding rounds and acquisitions between startups and investors. Our fee is 3% of capital raised on rounds of about $20 million.
SK Hynix Falls 10%, Samsung 6% and TSMC 4.7% as the Global Tech Selloff Deepens
The two Korean memory makers account for nearly half of the Kospi, and TSMC makes up about 41% of Taiwan's main index, so their falls dragged both markets down. Data centre firms, chipmakers and cloud providers are looking for money and anchor customers.
HPC brokers capacity deals, joint ventures and infrastructure financings between operators and investors. Our success fee is 2.5% on transactions of about $200 million.
Hotels, Airlines and Tour Operators Seek Capital as Oil and Rates Stay in Focus
With oil volatile and rate hike worries rising, travel firms are looking for fresh capital, new partners and buyers.
HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $40 million.