Private investment major KKR is exploring a potential multibillion-dollar sale of data centre cooling provider CoolIT Systems, aiming to capitalise on surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Private equity firm Lone Star Funds has agreed to acquire the capsules and health ingredients division of Swiss life sciences group Lonza in a transaction valuing the business at CHF2.3bn (around $3bn), according to a report by Reuters.
Blackstone and Ares have provided approximately $5bn in private credit financing to support Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of WWEX Group and its planned merger with portfolio company Auctane, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Advent International has revealed details of a takeover proposal for UK aerospace engineering firm Senior that valued the company at approximately £1.14bn ($1.52bn), following the rejection of its approach, according to a report by Reuters.
KKR has agreed to acquire a KRW348bn ($235m) stake in South Korean renewable energy company SK Eternix, increasing its exposure to climate and environmental investments despite heightened market volatility linked to the Iran war, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity major KKR is among a group of bidders exploring an investment in the asset management arm of United Overseas Bank, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Roark Capital is considering a potential initial public offering of restaurant group Inspire Brands – owner of Dunkin’, Arby’s, and Jimmy John’s, that could raise around $2bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Solaria, a portfolio company of European private equity firm Astorg, has signed definitive agreements to acquire three businesses across natural active ingredients for cosmetics and high-end solutions for diagnostics applications.
US private equity firm Arcline Investment Management has made a preliminary all-cash offer for UK aerospace components manufacturer Senior, according to a report by Reuters.
Blackstone financed its buyout of Champions Group with a private credit loan of more than $1bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
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