Craig McGlashan

Main plans seven strategic exits.

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, which has topped $1bn in revenues, uses Audiotonix equipment and Ardian expects further growth in ‘experiential consumption.’

Allied Industrial-backed Celebrity Coaches acquires an entertainment coach leasing company.

PSG hit Nalanda goal ahead of time; Eurazeo in HR play.

While Blackstone was confident in its contractual position and interests, it made the bid 'because it is the right thing for shareholders and a very fair price for the asset,' said a source close to the situation.

Ardian-backed Planisware flies after IPO; Apollo biz in for Hipgnosis.

Reach Capital is seeing non-traditional buyers in secondaries syndications, says co-founder and managing partner William Barrett.

More on Bowmark, Hg’s Focus Group deal; GIP to sell airport stake.

An EQT-backed portfolio company acquires a commercial and K-12 solar portfolio.

Apax Partners is buying the payroll and HR software provider for what sources familiar with the matter said was £1.25bn.