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Blackstone and Saudi AI firm Humain launch $3bn data centre venture

Blackstone Inc is partnering with Saudi Arabia’s AI company Humain to develop data centres across the kingdom, beginning with an initial $3bn investment, marking a significant step in the region’s AI infrastructure ambitions, according to a report by Bloomberg.

PE-backed Medline files for IPO

Medline Inc, the US medical supplies business taken private in a $34bn leveraged buyout by Blackstone, Carlyle Group, and Hellman & Friedman in 2021, has publicly filed for an IPO, setting the stage for one of the largest-ever PE -backed listings.

Permira sells stake in Nexthink

Global investment firm Permira has realised its investment in Nexthink, a developer of Digital Employee Experience management software. The all-cash transaction, which values the business at around $3bn sees Vista Equity Partners acquire a majority holding.

Cinven weighs up Think-cell sale

UK-based private equity firm Cinven is weighing a potential exit for German software company Think‑cell, with the business possibly being marketed at a valuation of up to €3bn ($3.5bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.

HSG and CPE shortlisted for purchase of Burger King’s China business

Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the owner of Burger King, has shortlisted Chinese private equity firms CPE and HSG as potential acquirers of a controlling stake in the fast food chain’s China business, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

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