August Equity, a leading UK private equity investor focused on the lower mid-market, has made five promotions, following a year of significant growth after the successful close of its £350 million Fund VI at the end of 2025.
American Industrial Partners has struck a deal to acquire Avanos Medical in a take-private transaction valued at roughly $1.27bn, reflecting the firm’s focus on scaling healthcare platforms with differentiated product portfolios, according to a report by Reuters.
Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm BlueFive Capital is said to be preparing a fundraise of around $3bn aimed at investing in aerospace and defence companies, as investors position for an anticipated increase in military spending across the Middle East, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Several major US banks, including Citigroup, have provided fresh disclosure on their exposure to private credit-linked lending, seeking to reassure investors about risk management practices as scrutiny of the sector intensifies, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Bain Capital has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM financial centre, marking a further step in the firm’s long-term strategy to expand its presence across the Middle East and strengthen relationships with regional investors.
Tory Burch LLC is preparing to fund a partial management buyout of private investment firm General Atlantic’s long-held stake in the business through a leveraged financing package expected to total around $700m, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Carlyle Group has raised $1.5bn in the initial fundraising round for a new asset-backed finance vehicle, the Carlyle Asset-Backed Income Fund, as the firm continues to expand its credit platform, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose Group has priced an €880m bond issuance to help finance its acquisition by Chinese private equity firm HSG, in a transaction closely watched as sentiment across the luxury sector remains uneven, according to a report by Bloomberg.
TCW Group has sharply reduced the value of an equity position in Red Lobster held through its Direct Lending VII vehicle, marking it down by 98% since acquiring the stake as part of the restaurant chain’s 2024 restructuring, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity firm TPG is nearing a deal to acquire Learfield, a major player in college sports media rights and technology, in a transaction valued between $1.8bn and $2bn, according to a report by Sports Business journal citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
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