private equity

Deal to close in summer with Penta Capital still onboard as ‘key investor’

'Expectations generally are that there will be greater deal volume in 2026'

'People-led durability is now the premium asset in 2026'

Backing from Beechbrook Capital

Carlyle acquired Intelliflo from Invesco for £148.6m in August

Succeeds current investor Sovereign Capital Partners

‘Consolidators will start buying consolidators’

Repayable by October 2030 with interest rate of 12%

Private equity consortium's bid gets green light

Expects to ‘double in size’ within next two years