Posted by Alumni from Pe-insights
March 13, 2026
Irth currently holds about a 10% stake in Papa John's, with roughly half of that exposure held through derivatives. Sources said the company is reviewing the offer and could also attract competing bids. The renewed interest highlights continued private equity activity around consumer brands. Irth's latest proposal includes backing from Brookfield Asset Management, underscoring strong institutional support behind the bid. Subscribe to our Newsletter to increase your edge. Don't worry about the news anymore, through our newsletter you'll receive weekly access to what is happening. Join 120,000 other PE professionals today. learn more