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Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Jumps on Report of a Possible Buyout. Here's Why Investors Should Tread Carefully.

The Motley Fool

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) stock looks to have finally received some much-needed bullishness from investors. Many investors appear to be reading this as a potentially bullish sign that Walgreens stock could net them a big return depending on how much Sycamore may agree to pay for the business.

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Ardian reinforces buyout leadership as fundraising for flagship fund pauses

Private Equity Insights

The Paris-based firm had planned to begin fundraising for Ardian Buyout Fund VIII in early 2025 but will now approach investors later in the year. The Paris-based firm had planned to begin fundraising for Ardian Buyout Fund VIII in early 2025 but will now approach investors later in the year.

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KKR and Stonepeak secure £1.61bn Assura buyout after bidding war

Private Equity Insights

KKR and Stonepeak tabled a final offer of 49.4p per share to secure the transaction, outbidding a 1.5bn proposal from Primary Health Properties (PHP), which Assuras board deemed insufficient.

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RCP Advisors closes $994m co-investment fund above target to back lower mid-market buyouts

Private Equity Insights

Both new and returning investors contributed to the successful raise. The fund will generally co-invest alongside lead buyout managers raising between $100m and $1bn. Founded in 2001, RCP Advisors provides access to small buyout managers through a range of strategies including primary, secondary, and co-investment funds.

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Update: Bain’s €2bn Apleona buyout secures backing from Citi and UBS

Private Equity Insights

The two banks are leading the leveraged loan financing, which will be syndicated to institutional investors next month. Credit investors, eager to deploy capital amid a strong demand for leveraged loans, are expected to show substantial interest. Additional banks may also participate, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Pamlico Capital closes $1.75bn Fund VI amid strong investor demand

Private Equity Insights

The oversubscribed fund attracted significant backing from both returning and new investors, highlighting strong demand for the middle-market private equity firms focused investment strategy. The firm specialises in growth equity and buyouts within communications, healthcare IT, information services, software, and tech-enabled services.

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PE-led consortium eyes $7bn-plus ESR Group buyout

Private Equity Wire

The report cites unnamed insiders familiar with the matter as revealing that the group also includes ESR’s founders and a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority, signalling strong investor confidence despite challenges in the Chinese property market.

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