Ares Management

Equinox hires Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth as CEO, completes refinancing with over $1 billion for growth initiatives.

The $670 billion private equity powerhouse announced Wednesday that it has formed a joint venture with Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) to invest up to $2.4 billion into the development and acquisition of U.S.

A consortium of investment firms has agreed to a $1.4 billion buyout of the London-listed hospital operator Spire Healthcare.

The 252 replacement contractors in the 2026 Top 500 reported over $16 billion in revenue, though many firms report declining lead flows despite median growth.

CHG Healthcare, a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Ares Management, has expanded its medical staffing capabilities through the acquisition of New Orleans-based Krewe Anesthesia.

The Boston-based investor acquired the 13-building business park named Featherstone Industrial Park from a joint venture between Rosenthal Properties and Stockbridge.

Rob Bronstein leads Scion Group, owner of 118,000 student housing beds.

In March, Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) secured $230 million in strategic growth capital amid a surge of organic and acquisition-driven expansion.

Scion Group and Ares Management have jointy acquired a 12-property student housing portfolio spanning 10 states for $910 million, signaling significant institutional interest in the sector.

Landscape Workshop continues its regional expansion by acquiring the commercial operations of Tampa-based Landcrafters.

EQT Real Estate has formed a $1.3 billion joint venture with Americold Realty Trust to acquire a majority stake in 12 cold storage facilities.

SWTHZ adds Dr. Susanna Søberg and Rachel Lee to its team.

Legacy Franchise Concepts appoints Rachel Lee to its Board of Directors, targeting the growth of SweatHouz, a boutique wellness brand.

Luxury lifestyle and health club operator Equinox has secured approximately $1.8 billion in new capital to refinance maturing loans, fund general corporate purposes and build new clubs.

Equinox may go public via merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation.

C. AND ATLANTA, GA. - Today, Planet Fitness franchisee National Fitness Partners (“NFP” or the “company”) announced the acquisition of 16 Planet Fitness clubs, including 15 locations in the greater Cleveland and Akron-Ca

McDonald's invested in a major project with wind and solar power sources, adding more renewable energy to the grid than any other restaurant company in the U.S.

Cooper's Hawk plans to grow as a lifestyle brand with a focus on wine, restaurants, and unique experiences.