Blackstone Inc has taken the first formal step toward launching an initial public offering for a newly created investment platform designed to acquire and own operational data centres, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Swiss contract development and manufacturing company PolyPeptide Group AG is attracting potential acquisition interest from several private equity firms, including EQT AB and KKR & Co, according to a Bloomberg News report citing unnamed people familiar with the discussions.
EQT AB has entered the competitive auction process for ownership of the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, intensifying a growing private equity-led bidding war for one of cricket’s most valuable franchises, according to a report by Markets Group.
CVC Capital Partners is seeking co-investment partners to support its proposed €10.9bn takeover of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Funds managed by Ares Management have agreed to acquire Whitestone REIT in a deal valuing the US-listed shopping centre owner at approximately $1.7bn, marking another take-private transaction in the retail real estate sector, according top a report by Reuters.
General Atlantic has closed its acquisition of Team Services Holding Inc from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the transaction.
A potential de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may help revive private equity dealmaking momentum in 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments by Joe Baratta, global head of private equity at Blackstone Inc.
TPG Inc has engaged Malayan Banking Bhd and UBS Group AG to assess strategic options for Asia OneHealthcare, including a potential sale or public listing, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Italy’s top-tier football league, Serie A, is engaging with private equity investors over a potential minority sale in its international media rights arm, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation.
UK-listed engineering business Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4bn ($1.9bn) takeover by a consortium led by Tinicum Incorporated and Blackstone, bringing to a close months of bid interest in the aerospace and defence group, according to a report by Reuters.
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