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RBC leads $1.1bn loan for ECP’s EnergySolutions deal

Royal Bank of Canada is spearheading the provision of a $1.1bn loan package to finance the acquisition of Salt Lake City-based nuclear service provider EnergySolutions LLC by Energy Capital Partners LLC, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Sixth Street acquires majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women

Sixth Street has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women, marking its first investment in UK football as institutional capital continues to target the growth of the women’s game, according to a report by Bloomberg.

KKR-backed SmartHR explores Tokyo IPO

Japanese HR platform SmartHR Inc, which counts KKR, General Atlantic, and Sequoia Capital among its investors, is reportedly considering a Tokyo IPO later this year, targeting a valuation of roughly $1bn (JPY160bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.

GTCR acquires LiveBarn in $400m-plus deal

US private equity firm GTCR LLC has completed a $400m-plus acquisition of Montreal-based LiveBarn Inc, a live-streaming platform for amateur and youth sports across North America, according to a report by the Globe and Mail.

Global private equity buyouts decline sharply in Q1

PE buyout activity fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as dealmakers grappled with uncertainty in technology markets and geopolitical tensions. Firms completed acquisitions worth $172bn in Q1, a 36% decline from the previous quarter and an 8% drop from the same period last year, according to Dealogic.

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