A consortium led by India’s Aditya Birla Group has agreed to acquire Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a transaction valuing the franchise at approximately $1.8bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) in a transaction valued at approximately $3.7bn, marking one of the largest private equity deals in Japan and the firm’s biggest investment in the market to date, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Blackstone is evaluating a potential minority investment in the Indian Premier League, in what would mark the firm’s first foray into sports ownership, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Apollo Global Management and Bain Capital are among a group of buyout firms progressing in the auction for Continental AG’s industrial division ContiTech, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
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.
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