Private equity firms including Tikehau Capital, CVC Capital Partners, and Weinberg Capital Partners, are ramping up investments in Europe’s defence sector amid a historic rearmament drive across the continent, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity giants Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Nordic Capital are among the firms weighing potential bids for Clarivate’s intellectual property unit, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has formed a $1bn strategic alliance with Fortress Investment Group, targeting opportunities across private credit, asset-based finance, and real estate lending, according to a report by Reuters citing a joint statement released on Thursday.
Capital Group and KKR have received regulatory clearance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch two co-branded credit funds, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to private credit among retail investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Global investment firm KKR has mandated Morgan Stanley to support preparations for a potential IPO of Logisteed, a Japanese logistics business formerly known as Hitachi Transport System, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Harvard University is in advanced discussions to offload approximately $1bn worth of private equity fund stakes in a secondary market transaction, as the Ivy League institution continues to actively manage its $53bn endowment, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity firms are eyeing a potential carve-out or full acquisition of UK-based consumer credit provider NewDay Group, with bids reportedly being prepared by a Bain Capital-led consortium, as well as global investment heavyweights KKR and Pimco, according to a report by Sky News.
Stone Point Capital has partnered with GTCR to invest in Ultimus Fund Solutions, a fund administration services provider. GTCR Fund XIV and Stone Point-managed funds will recapitalise the business, providing full liquidity to GTCR Fund XII.
KKR has secured approximately €1.1bn in unitranche financing from a group of direct lenders to support its acquisition of Karo Healthcare, opting to bypass a traditional syndicated loan package initially arranged by a group of banks, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Grant Thornton US is pursuing a bold international expansion strategy, acquiring more than half a dozen member firms across Europe and the Middle East, as it seeks to reshape its global footprint under the ownership of private equity firm New Mountain Capital, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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