Private equity firms no longer considering Samsonite According to reports, private equity firms including Carlyle Group and KKR have lost interest in acquiring the luggage manufacturer Samsonite, due to its high valuation. Samsonite owns brands including High Sierra and American Tourister. Read more.

Forward Consumer Partners buys artisan bakery The US-based firm has announced the acquisition of Firehook Bakery, a fast-growing artisan bakery business. Pierre Abushacra, Firehook’s founder, will retain a significant minority ownership stake. Read more.

Sentinel Capital Partners-backed Captain D’s eyes UK debut US fast-casual seafood brand Captain D's has set its sights on the UK. The private equity-backed business, which operates 550 stores in the US, is exploring possibilities for a UK roll-out. Read more.

Private equity giant CVC plans €1.25bn Amsterdam listing One of Europe’s largest private equity groups has announced plans to raise more than £1.1bn in an IPO the Netherlands. CVC owns Authentic Brands Group and Lipton Teas as well as dozens of other consumer brands. Read more.

ICG backs travel insurance specialist London-based private equity firm Intermediate Capital Group has invested in the UK travel insurance business Staysure Group, which specialises in providing insurance for customers with pre-existing conditions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read more.

NRDC Equity Partners and BB Kapital buy German department store business Galeria The investment firms have bought Galeria for an undisclosed sum, lifting the department store chain out of bankruptcy. Galeria currently operates 90 stores in Germany, generating €2.2bn in sales annually. Read more.