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9:41PE Intelligence Brief●●●
Private Equity Newsletter
March 18, 2026
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Ronin Equity acquired a minority stake in AeriTek Global through a GP-led secondary continuation vehicle, enabling portfolio recapitalization and LP liquidity alongside London-based Partners Capital.

Bain Capital invested in Duravent Group alongside Egeria, targeting climate-tech product development and market expansion in the industrial ventilation sector.

Astro Pak acquired Clean Sciences with Stephens Group backing, expanding high-purity cleaning capabilities across pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and electronics.

M&A and Deal Activity

Ronin Equity Takes Minority Stake in AeriTek Global

Ronin Equity acquired a minority stake in AeriTek Global through a GP-led secondary continuation vehicle, enabling portfolio recapitalization and LP liquidity. London-based Partners Capital co-invested, providing additional expertise to the mid-market aerospace company. Continuation vehicles are increasingly popular as PE firms optimize returns while supporting portfolio growth.

(www.pehub.com) Industry - M&A

Bain Invests in Climate Tech Firm Duravent

Bain Capital invested in climate tech firm Duravent Group alongside existing backer Egeria, with deal terms undisclosed. The capital will fund product development and market expansion as private equity increasingly targets decarbonization solutions. Duravent competes in a sector attracting heightened PE interest amid rising corporate sustainability mandates.

(www.pehub.com) Industry - Climate Tech

Astro Pak Acquires Clean Sciences

Astro Pak acquired Clean Sciences with backing from Stephens Group to expand high-purity cleaning capabilities across pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and electronics. The deal strengthens Astro Pak's competitive positioning amid sector consolidation. Precision cleaning providers are increasingly pursuing M&A to achieve scale and broaden service offerings.

(www.pehub.com) Industry - Healthcare

Warburg Pincus Invests in TheGuarantors

Warburg Pincus invested in fintech platform TheGuarantors, with closing expected by Q2 2026. The deal grants TheGuarantors access to Warburg Pincus's operational expertise and institutional network to accelerate growth. Competing PE firms may intensify fintech acquisition activity as sector consolidation accelerates through 2026.

(www.pehub.com) Industry - Fintech

Knight-Swift Sells FleetAero to Transtex

Knight-Swift Transportation sold FleetAero assets to Transtex to capitalize on fuel-efficiency demand amid 28% diesel price increases. Transtex expands its fleet-efficiency platform while Knight-Swift maintains a long-term innovation partnership, addressing regulatory pressures and rising operational costs.

(www.freightwaves.com) Industry - Industrial

Lensar Terminates Alcon $356M Merger

Lensar terminated Alcon's $356 million acquisition due to unresolved regulatory concerns after eight months of review. The deal would have combined Lensar's ALLY robotic laser system with Alcon's femtosecond portfolio. Lensar retains its $10 million deposit and will independently commercialize ALLY. FTC opposition signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of surgical device consolidation.

(www.medicaldevice-network.com) Industry - Medical

Portfolio Company & Competitor Moves

MCH Closes CV for Europastry in Ares-Led Deal

MCH closed its investment in Europastry alongside Ares in a premium frozen baked goods acquisition. The deal reflects intensifying mid-market PE competition for consumer staples platforms. Growing demand for premium frozen products is driving consolidation among consumer staples sponsors.

(www.pehub.com) Competitor

Executive Moves & Talent

Star Mountain Hires George Zahringer

George Zahringer, co-founder of AZ Private Ventures, joined Star Mountain as strategic portfolio partner, bringing operational expertise in investment strategy and mid-market portfolio management. The hire strengthens competitive positioning against larger PE firms in deal flow competition.

(www.pehub.com) Talent

Behrman Capital Appoints Eric Smith

Behrman Capital appointed Eric Smith as operating partner to strengthen operational support for mid-market portfolio companies. Smith will advise the investment team and executives on management improvements to drive value creation.

(www.pehub.com) Talent

Regulatory, Legal & Policy

FMCSA Warns Against Paper Trucking Companies

The FMCSA warned against purchasing paper trucking companies — shell entities with fabricated safety records that create unfair competitive advantages. Brokers, shippers, and PE firms are exposed to liability from contracting with these operators.

(www.freightwaves.com) Regulatory

Federal Government Restores Owner-Operator Model

The Department of Labor rescinded the 2024 Biden worker classification rule, restoring the owner-operator model under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Small carriers and 1099-dependent operators gain regulatory clarity as enforcement priorities shift.

(www.freightwaves.com) Policy

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