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Commvault explores sale amid private equity interest

Data protection software provider Commvault Systems is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, after attracting takeover interest from multiple suitors, including private equity firm Thoma Bravo, according to a report by Reuters.

Ping An to trim $1bn software private equity exposure via secondary sale

China’s largest insurer Ping An Insurance Group is seeking to reduce its exposure to software-focused private equity investments through a secondary sale of fund stakes valued at around $1bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Blackstone moves to list AI-focused data centre acquisition vehicle

Blackstone Inc has taken the first formal step toward launching an initial public offering for a newly created investment platform designed to acquire and own operational data centres, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge, according to a report by Bloomberg.

PolyPeptide draws takeover interest from EQT and KKR

Swiss contract development and manufacturing company PolyPeptide Group AG is attracting potential acquisition interest from several private equity firms, including EQT AB and KKR & Co, according to a Bloomberg News report citing unnamed people familiar with the discussions.

EQT joins bidding race for Royal Challengers Bengaluru

EQT AB has entered the competitive auction process for ownership of the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, intensifying a growing private equity-led bidding war for one of cricket’s most valuable franchises, according to a report by Markets Group.

Sovereign promotes two team members

Sovereign Capital Partners, a lower mid-market private equity firm focused on buy & build investments, has promoted two of its team members – Philipp Zimmerer to Investment Director, and Jaime Leslie to Investment Manager.

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