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Blackstone acquires majority stake in $1.2bn European logistics fund

Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired an 80% stake in a European warehouse portfolio managed by Burstone, marking the latest move by the US investment manager into the booming warehouse sector fuelled by the rise of e-commerce, according to a report by Reuters.

HIG and CapVest enter bidding for £900m UK pharmacy wholesaler AAH

Private equity firms HIG and CapVest have joined the competition to acquire AAH Pharmaceuticals, the UK’s largest pharmacy wholesaler, which has been put up for sale just three years after being acquired by German PE firm Aurelius, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Oakley Capital sells Ocean Technologies Group to Lloyd’s Register

Pan-European private equity investor Oakley Capital’s Oakley Capital Fund IV has agreed to sell its majority stake in maritime sector software provider Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) to Lloyd’s Register, a global professional services group specialising in marine engineering and technology.

Gulf Capital exits Middle East Glass

Gulf Capital, one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, has sold its strategic stake in Egypt-listed Middle East Glass (MEG) to the majority shareholder of the business, MENA Glass Holdings Limited.

Clearlake Capital acquires private credit unit from Natixis

Private equity firm Clearlake Capital, the co-owner of Chelsea Football Club, has finalised a deal to acquire a credit investment unit from Natixis, marking its entry into the booming $1.7tn private credit sector, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Phoenix backs managed security service provider Cybanetix

Phoenix Equity Partners, a UK private equity firm specialising in working alongside founder-entrepreneurs, has made a growth investment in UK cybersecurity specialist Cybanetix, marking the fifth investment from the firm’s 2022 Fund.

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