Sentiment toward Asia-Pacific private equity is beginning to recover, supported by improving exit activity and a return to positive investor cash flows, although ongoing geopolitical tensions could weigh on the rebound, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments from consultancy Bain & Co.
Banks have launched the sale of an almost $4.7bn leveraged loan to help finance Clayton, Dubilier & Rice’s acquisition of Sealed Air, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Spire Healthcare has said that discussions over a potential sale of the business remain ongoing, despite private equity firms Bridgepoint and Triton confirming they will not make an offer, according to a report by Reuters.
3M has partnered with Bain Capital to acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95bn. As part of the transaction, 3M will contribute its Scott Safety breathing apparatus division to a newly formed fire and safety platform and receive $700m in cash upon completion, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private investment major Blackstone Inc is spearheading a $1.3bn private funding package to support the merger of Paratek Pharmaceuticals and Radius Health, according to a report by Bloomberg.
JPMorgan Chase is leading the sale of a $2bn leveraged loan package tied to the planned acquisition of Janus Henderson Group Plc by hedge fund Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst, according to a report by Bloomberg.
TDR Capital and I Squared Capital are preparing for a potential New York listing of Aggreko Plc, a provider of temporary power solutions for events and industrial clients, at a potential value of around $15bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
KKR has struck a $310m deal to scale Allfleet’s electric bus operations in India, marking its first Global Climate Transition investment in the country. The transaction, is expected to close in mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals.
A planned $5.3bn debt issuance by Qualtrics International Inc has been put on hold by a group of banks led by JPMorgan Chase & Co, after early investor interest failed to materialise amid concerns over the company’s exposure to the software sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Star Capital is preparing to raise €300m ($345m) through the initial public offering of its portfolio company Vincorion SE, a manufacturer of generators, electric motors, drive systems, and other defence equipment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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