Top Private Equity Takeovers in Current Month Unveiled
In a flurry of market activity, several companies have seen significant shifts in their share prices, while others have been the subject of takeover discussions and potential acquisitions. However, a recent search for publicly available information has revealed no confirmed indication or credible report that BC Partners is preparing a takeover bid for Pets at Home, as of August 2025.
The speculations began when shares of Pets at Home soared 14 percent on February 26, sparking rumours of a potential takeover. However, a thorough search of various financial and advisory groups, as well as transaction advisories from different firms, has yielded no details of any takeover bids or investor discussions concerning Pets at Home linked to BC Partners.
This contrasts with other companies that have been in the spotlight. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) shares soared 11% in New York, while Gerresheimer's shares surged as much as 15%, following reports of potential takeover interest. In fact, Gerresheimer is working with advisers to assess interest from suitors, and private equity firms such as Warburg Pincus, EQT AB, and KKR are among potential buyers evaluating a takeover of the German medical packaging company.
KKR, on the other hand, has confirmed its all-cash deal to acquire nearly 58% of Japan's Fuji Soft, a move that is set to become Japan's largest take-private deal this year, valued at approximately $4.1bn. Similarly, Silver Lake and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC have finalized a $1.7bn acquisition of monetization platform Zuora, taking the company private. Zuora's software helps businesses manage pricing, billing, payments, and revenue recognition, and serves over 1,000 clients, including General Motors, The New York Times, Caterpillar, and Zoom.
One notable connection between some of these companies and BC Partners is Michael Chang, BC Partners' New York-based co-head of healthcare. Chang is linked to BC Partners' investment in US pet retailer PetSmart, and the listed director of the registered entities matches Chang's name. Pug Bidco Limited, one of the bid vehicles registered on February 24, shares an address with BC Partners' London office.
Despite these connections, it's important to note that the current publicly available data does not corroborate a takeover bid involving Pets at Home by BC Partners. Gerresheimer, however, will carefully evaluate any proposals in the best interest of its stakeholders. For Pets at Home, the future remains uncertain, but the market will undoubtedly be watching for any developments.
- BC Partners, known for its involvement in private equity, is engaged in the healthcare sector, with Michael Chang, a co-head of healthcare, leading investments, such as with US pet retailer PetSmart.
- private equity firms like KKR are reportedly evaluating a takeover of the German medical packaging company Gerresheimer, working with advisers to assess interest from potential suitors.
- In a separate development, KKR has confirmed an all-cash deal to acquire nearly 58% of Japan's Fuji Soft, marking Japan's largest take-private deal this year.
- Silver Lake and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC have finalized a $1.7bn acquisition of monetization platform Zuora, taking the company private, with Zuora's software serving over 1,000 clients.
- No credible evidence or confirmed indications suggest that BC Partners is preparing a takeover bid for Pets at Home, as of August 2025, despite the speculations and connections spurred by the surge in Pets at Home's shares on February 26.
