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Goldman, JPMorgan, and UBS back Golden Goose buyout with debt package

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and UBS are leading a debt financing to support HSG’s acquisition of Italian luxury sneaker group Golden Goose, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The financing is expected to total between €800m and €900m, with additional lenders set to join the

Private equity firms eye Volkswagen’s €6bn Everllence unit

Several private equity firms including EQT and Advent are eyeing the acquisition of a potential majority stake in Volkswagen AG’s heavy diesel engine and power-plant unit, Everllence SE, as part of the automaker’s broader asset disposal strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Mutares acquires SABIC division

Mutares SE & Co KGaA has agreed to acquire the regional engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe of SABIC for $450m. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary approvals.

I Squared drops pursuit of Ströer billboard business

I Squared Capital has dropped its plans to acquire Ströer SE & Co.’s out-of-home advertising business after struggling to secure sufficient investor backing, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

TPG to manage $12bn for Jackson Financial

TPG has agreed a strategic partnership with Jackson Financial under which the private equity firm will initially manage $12bn of assets for the US retirement annuity provider, with the deal expected to be completed in the first quarter, according to a report by Bloomberg.

HSG continuation fund to value ByteDance at up to $370bn

HSG is raising a continuation fund that would value ByteDance at between $350bn and $370bn, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter. The continuation fund will reportedly be dominated by ByteDance holdings.

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