Sequence Holdings and DFO Management Agree to Take The Baldwin Group Private

American Family Mutual Insurance Company to Acquire Bowhead Specialty Holdings in $1.2 Billion Deal

August 6, 2026

Insurance

American Family Mutual Insurance Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of Bowhead Specialty Holdings that it does not already own in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.2 billion. Bowhead shareholders will receive $34.00 per share, and the deal is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to approvals and customary regulatory conditions.

Bain Capital Private Equity Takes Majority Stake in FDH Aero

June 8, 2026

IT Services

FDH Aero entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from Bain Capital Private Equity, with Audax Private Equity (the company’s majority shareholder since 2017) expected to remain a significant investor. The partnership is intended to fund FDH’s next phase of growth through continued investment in capabilities, its service model, global reach, and strategic acquisitions.

MW Group-Blackstone Real Estate-DivcoWest JV Takes Alexander & Baldwin Private in $2.3 Billion Deal

March 19, 2026

Real Estate

Alexander & Baldwin agreed to be taken private in an all-cash transaction valued at about $2.3 billion (including outstanding debt). A joint venture formed by an affiliate of MW Group and funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate and DivcoWest acquired all outstanding Alexander & Baldwin common shares for $21.20 per share, and the deal has completed following shareholder approval on March 9, 2026.

The Baldwin Group Acquires Capstone Group

January 8, 2026

Financial Services

The Baldwin Group (NASDAQ: BWIN) has completed its acquisition of Capstone Group, a Philadelphia‑area multi-line independent insurance brokerage. The deal expands Baldwin's regional footprint in the Philadelphia market and gives Capstone access to Baldwin's broader resources and scalable infrastructure while preserving Capstone's high‑touch service model.

The Baldwin Group Merger with CAC Group to Create Publicly Traded Insurance Brokerage

January 2, 2026

Professional Services

The Baldwin Group entered into a definitive agreement to merge with CAC Group in a transaction valued at $1.026 billion upfront, with additional performance-based earnout and deferred payments. The combined company is expected to be among the largest majority-colleague-owned publicly traded insurance brokerage firms in the United States and is positioned to expand specialty advisory capabilities and distribution.

Clearlake Capital Acquires Dun & Bradstreet

May 12, 2025

Data & Analytics

Clearlake Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement to take Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. private in a transaction valued at $7.7 billion, with Dun & Bradstreet shareholders to receive $9.15 per share. The deal, supported by a financing package from multiple lenders and advisors, is intended to enable long-term transformation and investment in Dun & Bradstreet's data and AI capabilities.