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Neutral Mar 19, 2026 • 16:41 UTC Benzinga • Akanksha Bakshi

3M Goes Big On Fire Safety With $1.95 Billion Deal

3M and Bain Capital have agreed to acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95 billion, forming a joint venture with 3M holding 50.1% stake and receiving $700 million in cash. 3M will contribute its Scott Safety business to the combined entity, which will integrate breathing apparatus systems with Madison Fire & Rescue's portfolio including brands like Holmatro and Task Force Tips. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

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Sentiment note

Bain Capital's 49.9% stake in the joint venture represents a significant investment in the fire safety sector, but without public market data or additional context about their strategic rationale, sentiment remains neutral.

Negative Mar 16, 2026 • 18:33 UTC Benzinga • Caroline Ryan

Canada Pension Plan To Sell $1.5B In Asia-Focused Private Equity Holdings

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is selling approximately $1.5 billion in Asia-focused private equity holdings from funds managed by Hillhouse Investment, Bain Capital, and PAG. This move is part of a strategic shift away from direct buyout strategies in Asia. Simultaneously, CPPIB committed an additional C$750 million to its Canadian mid-market program managed by Northleaf.

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Sentiment note

Similar to Hillhouse, CPPIB is selling stakes in Bain Capital-managed Asia-focused funds, suggesting a pullback from their Asia strategy.