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Blackstone to invest £10bn in major UK AI data centre

Global private investment firm Blackstone has committed to to invest £10bn ($13.4bn) in the United Kingdom to finance the construction of one of Europe’s largest artificial intelligence data centres, according to a report by Forbes.

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TPG and GIC acquire proptech Techem for €6.7bn

TPG Rise Climate, the dedicated climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, and GIC, are to acquire Techem Group, a service provider for smart and sustainable buildings from private markets investment firm Partners Group for €6.7bn.

Morgan Stanley mulls $1.5bn sale of HVAC specialist Sila Services

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Morgan Stanley, is reportedly exploring the sale of Sila Services in a deal that could valued the residential heating, air-conditioning, and plumbing services provider at $1.5bn, according to reports.

Carlyle considering investment in troubled Thames Water

Global private equity firm Carlyle Group is exploring a potential investment in Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, which is struggling under the burden of debt pile of more than $15bn, according to a report by Sky News.

L Catterton acquires majority stake in pilates chain Solidcore

Buyout firm L Catterton, backed by luxury conglomerate LVMH, is to acquire a majority stake in the pilates studio operator Solidcore from VMG Partners, Peterson Partners, and Kohlberg & Company in a deal that values the fitness chain at $700m, according to a report by Reuters.

Sanofi attracts $17bn PE bids for consumer health unit

TOP STORY: Sanofi has received two separate takeover bids from private equity firms PAI Partners and Clayton Dubilier & Rice for its consumer health unit, potentially valuing the business at around €15bn ($16.74bn) or more, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

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