PE Hub Wire

H&F merges Kronos and Ultimate Software and diversity drives Vista Equity.

Sycamore inks a deal to acquire a controlling stake in retailer Victoria's Secret and say hello to a new placement agency.

Nautic explores selling ExactCare Pharmacy and thoughts on Michael Bloomberg's presidential candidacy and how his financial reform plans could affect private equity.

Charlesbank puts Ensono on the block and Pamlico raises $1.4 billion for its fifth fund.

GPs waive carried interest on investments and Ares is back to market with a new debt fund.

Genstar buys RS Energy from Warburg Pincus and InTandem preps Cano Health for sale.

Butterfly makes a significant hire and American Pacific Group is raising its debut fund.

Edgewell Personal Care drops its bid to acquire Harry's after the FTC steps in to block it and a veteran CCMP healthcare exec leaves the firm after nearly 20 years.

Summit and Noro-Moseley may be selling MacStadium and Advent buys a software company that targets boutique fitness brands.

WCAS-backed Green Street Advisors inks a media deal and TPG explores a secondary single-asset transaction for Creative Artists Agency.