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CVC to acquire $5bn majority stake in Dream Games

CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dream Games, the Istanbul-based mobile gaming studio behind Royal Match, in a transaction that values the business at approximately $5bn, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter.

Clearlake makes majority ModMed investment

Clearlake Capital Group has invested in ModMed, a specialty-specific healthcare SaaS technology platform. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Carlyle exits full PNB Housing Finance stake

Global investment firm The Carlyle Group has fully exited its position in PNB Housing Finance, offloading its entire 10.44% stake via a block trade, according to a report by Reuters citing Moneycontrol.

Blue Owl-backed Stack Infrastructure seeks $1.3bn Asia-Pacific loan

Stack Infrastructure, the US-based data centre platform backed by Blue Owl Capital, is pursuing an AUD1.3bn (approximately $833m) syndicated loan to fund its continued growth in Asia-Pacific, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Ares raises $3bn+ from HNWI for secondaries strategy

Ares Management has secured more than $3bn for its Ares Private Markets Fund, a vehicle tailored to high-net-worth investors seeking access to private equity secondaries, the firm announced on Thursday, according to a report by Bloomberg.

TSG Consumer Partners mulls minority stake in Crumbl

TSG Consumer Partners is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a minority interest in Crumbl, the rapidly expanding cookie and dessert chain, through a preferred equity investment, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Sky Peak Capital acquires TriStar Plastics

Operationally-driven investment firm Sky Peak Capital, which focuses on building long-term partnerships with founder-led, lower middle market industrial businesses, has acquired TriStar Plastics, a provider of engineered plastic solutions and self-lubricating bearings.

I Squared Capital-backed Hexa Climate Solutions acquires renewables portfolio

Hexa Climate Solutions, a clean energy platform backed by global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital, has completed the acquisition of Finnish utility Fortum’s Indian renewables portfolio as part of a $500m commitment to expand its footprint in emerging markets, according to a report by Reuters.

CVC and GRO Fund II exit Omada

GRO Fund III, alongside Kirk Kapital, has acquired Danish identity governance software firm Omada A/S from its current owners, CVC Growth Funds and GRO Fund II, marking a full exit for both. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Apex acquires majority stake in Juanita’s Foods

Apex Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in the consumer sector across the Americas, has acquired a majority stake in Juanita’s Foods, a leading producer of authentic Mexican food products in the United States. The De La Torre family will retain a significant ownership interest and continue their

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