UK-based automotive dealership software maker Pinewood agrees to a £545M cash takeover by US private equity firm Ridgeview, after an Apax takeover fell through (Financial Times)

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Financial Times : UK-based automotive dealership software maker Pinewood agrees to a £545M cash takeover by US private equity firm Ridgeview, after an Apax takeover fell through — Deal for former Pendragon software division follows rival buyout group Apax's withdrawal of offer on concerns over AI impact

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