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Affinity Equity Partners Explores Sale of Plaza Premium Stake Valued at $1 Billion

Affinity Equity Partners Explores Sale of Plaza Premium Stake Valued at $1 Billion

Affinity Equity Partners is considering divesting its minority stake in the global airport hospitality group Plaza Premium, potentially valuing the company at around $1 billion. The Asia-focused private equity firm is seeking interest from potential buyers, including other financial sponsors, as it engages in early-stage discussions about the sale.

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Warburg Pincus Sells TRC Companies to WSP Global in $3.3 Billion Deal

Warburg Pincus Sells TRC Companies to WSP Global in $3.3 Billion Deal

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has agreed to sell TRC Companies, a US-based engineering group, to Canadian firm WSP Global in a cash transaction valued at $3.3 billion. This acquisition enhances WSP's position as a leading engineering firm in North America and aligns with its strategic growth objectives.

M&A

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Volato Group, Inc. to Merge with M2i Global, Inc. in Strategic Deal

Volato Group, Inc. to Merge with M2i Global, Inc. in Strategic Deal

Volato Group, Inc. has announced a merger agreement with M2i Global, Inc., aiming to enhance operational capabilities and market reach. The transaction, which is expected to close by late 2025, reflects a strategic move to capitalize on synergies and expand service offerings in the aerospace sector.

Regulatory/Antitrust

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UK Has Second Go at Planning Reform as Housebuilding Stalls

UK Has Second Go at Planning Reform as Housebuilding Stalls

The UK Government is bolstering its housebuilding deregulation with a second update to the national planning policy framework, as Labour risks falling well behind on the house building target at the heart of its election pledges.

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