Private Equity Insights

MARCH 1, 2024

Zeus is officially under new ownership after private equity firm EQT closed on its acquisition of the medical tubing supplier. Read more LDC invests in travel software developer 15below LDC, a private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has invested in 15below, a.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 10, 2025

A consortium of Wall Street banks has already pitched for advisory roles on the IPO, while sources indicate UK regulatory reforms could still influence the final listing decision. H&F acquired a majority stake in Verisure from Bain Capital in 2015. Four years later, the company delivered a $2bn dividend payout to its owners.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 23, 2024

Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, has urged private equity firms to provide more information or face stricter regulatory measures, according to a report by City AM.

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 27, 2023

They have gained further momentum over the past 12 months from the end of the bull market for US stocks, which has left some investors having to sell their holdings in private market assets, such as private equity funds, to help rebalance their portfolios.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 16, 2023

Not only does Dimon find the requirements to be nonsensical, but he also doesn't think they are in the best interest of the banking system or consumers. And if you ask Dimon, the new requirements are expected to be a big win for hedge funds and private equity. Image source: Getty Images.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Northern Trust will deliver fund administration, depositary, banking, custody, and credit services from its Guernsey office, continuing a relationship that dates back to 1997. The fund, which exceeded its target, raised 1bn ($1.03bn) in total commitments.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

The investment includes significant contributions from British International Investment (BII) and Dutch development bank FMO, with $70m and $50m allocated, respectively. read more The post SUSI Partners doubles Southeast Asia energy fund to $259m with key investor backing appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The firm is looking to extend its role beyond investing client capital to managing funds for private equity and alternative asset managers, according to Chief Financial Officer Martin Small. Source: Bloomberg If you think we missed any important news, please do not hesitate to contact us at news@pe-insights.com.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2023

EQT AB is leading the bidding as private equity firms compete for a stake in the media rights business of the Bundesliga, Germany’s main football competition, people with knowledge of the matter said. Deliberations are ongoing, and the private equity firms could revise their bids following further negotiations.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 8, 2023

Private equity firm Advent International has bought a majority stake in Australian fashion brand Zimmermann from the founding family and Italian fund Style Capital, it said. read more The post Advent Buys Australian Fashion Brand Zimmermann in $1bn Deal appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as revealing that the private equity firms have started consulting with investment banks in preparation for a potential sale process, expected to begin in early 2025.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 16, 2023

Private equity firm Bain Capital on Tuesday agreed to buy Fogo de Chão, in a deal people familiar with the matter said valued the Brazilian steakhouse chain at about $1.1bn, including debt. The deal marks a win for private equity firm Rhone Capital, which took Fogo de Chão private for $560m in 2018.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 30, 2025

The firm raised the fund without a placement agent and engaged Kirkland & Ellis as legal counsel. With this latest fund, Blue Sage strengthens its position as a leading private equity firm in the lower middle market, continuing its disciplined approach to high-growth investments.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 9, 2023

Private equity giant KKR said on Tuesday it had acquired a $373m portfolio of prime auto loans from Synovus Bank. Shares of Synovus Financial, the parent company of the bank, rose 2.8% KKR, which made the investment through its private credit funds and accounts, said the deal aligns with its asset-based finance strategy.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Big Ten Conference is exploring private equity investment opportunities, signaling a shift in its approach to college sports financing. Investment bank Evercore, retained by the conference, has received initial offers from private equity firms, though details remain undisclosed.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Medline Industries, a leading medical supplies provider owned by private equity firms Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, is preparing for a US initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, with the aim of raising more than $5bn, according to a report by Reuters. However, plans remain contingent on market conditions.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Private equity firm Bain Capital has sold a stake worth $448m in Indian private lender Axis Bank in a block trade on Wednesday, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. stake in Axis Bank, at $13.44 The selling price was at a 1% discount to the bank’s closing price on Tuesday.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A consortium led by private equity firms Starwood Capital Group and Warburg Pincus has made a HKD55.19bn ($7.09bn) bid to take Hong Kong-based real estate investment firm ESR Group private, according to a report by Reuters citing a company announcement on Wednesday. The offer represents a 55.7%

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cinven has picked Bank of America Corp. The private equity firm is in the early stages of exploring a sale of the Hungary-based pet food manufacturer, which could be valued at more than €2bn ($2.2bn), according to one of the people. Representatives for Cinven, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs declined to comment.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CDP Equity (CDPE), a subsidiary of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP), and Trilantic Europe, a prominent pan-European private equity firm, have jointly acquired a majority stake in Diagram Group, an Italian agritech innovator.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 8, 2023

Shawbrook Group, a UK-based small business lender backed by private equity firms including BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital, is planning a £3.5bn merger with Co-operative Bank in what would be one of the most significant UK banking deals since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a report by The Telegraph.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 22, 2024

Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to broaden access to its European private credit fund, with the latter creating a feeder fund that will invest its clients’ capital into the Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, according to a report by Alternative Credit Investor. million) in the anchor close.

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Private Equity Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2023

British specialist lender Shawbrook made an offer for rival Co-op Bank and is weighing a fresh bid for embattled Metro Bank (MTRO.L) , people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. Shawbrook, Pollen Street and Co-op Bank declined to comment. BC Partners and Metro Bank could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Private Equity Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A consortium led by Mubadala Capital-backed private equity firm Fortress Investment Group and BlackRock is among several parties evaluating bids for Viridium Group, a German life insurance consolidator, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Shares of YES Bank Ltd will be in focus on Friday morning after bulk deals data showed a Carlyle Group entity sold equity stake worth Rs 1,056.90 crore in the private bank through open market transaction. The entity CA Basque Investments sold 3,90,000,000 YES Bank shares, or 1.35 per cent stake in the bank.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Symphony Technology Group (STG), another private equity firm, has also been vying for Alteryx and could still try to clinch a deal, one of the sources added. Read more LDC Exits Cakesmiths with 3x Return LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has agreed to exit its.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has finalized a deal to acquire Sogo Medical Group, Japan’s fifth-largest pharmacy chain, from Polaris Capital Group for approximately $1.2bn. Read more LDC Exits Cakesmiths with 3x Return LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has agreed to exit its.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 16, 2024

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, aims to strike a deal by end-March for the sale of its 24% stake worth 184.2 billion) currently in smaller rival Yes Bank (YESB.NS) four sources with direct knowledge said. T) Japan’s second-biggest bank. billion rupees ($2.2

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 4, 2025

It appears that a take-private deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners is getting closer to fruition, with Bloomberg reporting "finishing touches" are being put on the terms of the deal. Then today, Bloomberg reported that Sycamore is putting the "final touches" on a deal to take Walgreens private between $11.30

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Private Equity Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Keyhaven Capital Partners (Keyhaven), a specialist private equity firm dedicated to the European lower mid-market through co-underwriting transactions with local sponsors, has strengthened its Investor Relations team with two new hires. He has a particular focus on US, UK and Benelux-based LPs.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Wall Street banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp. and Deutsche Bank AG are also among the lenders considering a role in funding what would be the largest leveraged buyout of the year so far, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing the transaction. KKR & Co.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

read more Crescendo Equity Partners Leads $140m Investment in LINE NEXT to Accelerate Web3 Adoption LINE NEXT Corporation., read more The post Strategic Value Partners Provides €414m Refinancing for Celsa Poland appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

read more Crescendo Equity Partners Leads $140m Investment in LINE NEXT to Accelerate Web3 Adoption LINE NEXT Corporation., read more The post Pictet Hits Target, Closes Healthcare Private Equity Fund at $320m appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Private Equity Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Banks are at risk of losing out on significant underwriting fees from two of Europe’s largest buyout deals, as private-equity firms are adjusting debt terms mid-process, affecting their ability to generate revenue, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Carlyle Group has secured private credit financing to acquire a majority stake in Australian waste management company Waste Services Group (WSG), according to a report by Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. The funds will support Carlyles purchase of the stake from Livingbridge, the anonymous source said.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

The expected stabilisation in CRE is seen as a positive development for financial firms, including asset managers and banks, that have significant exposure to the distressed industry. Blackstones fourth-quarter inflows totalled $57.5bn, bringing full-year inflows to $171.5bn.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

HCI Equity Partners (HCI), a lower middle market private equity firm that focuses on partnering with founder-owned service, distribution, and manufacturing companies, has promoted Nate Novak to Managing Director and Michael Allen to Vice President.

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