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Searchlight exits Euclid Transactional to CRC Group

Searchlight Capital Partners has completed the sale of underwriting platform Euclid Transactional, a provider of transactional insurance solutions specialising in representations and warranties, and tax liability insurance to CRC Group, an independent wholesale specialty and MGA business.

Charterhouse raises €1bn first close for CCP XII

Charterhouse Capital Partners has secured approximately €1bn at the first close of its latest flagship fund, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The firm is targeting €1.5bn for Charterhouse Capital Partners XII, with a final close expected in the coming months.

Former IFM team launches Black Kite Partners with AUD500m fund

Three former members of IFM Investors’ private equity unit have launched a new investment firm, raising AUD500m ($353m) for their debut vehicle, according to a report by Bloomberg. David Odgers, Adrian Kerley, and Stuart Wardman-Browne have established Black Kite Partners, a private markets manager focused on technology.

Ares closes Convergint continuation fund

Ares Management Corp has closed an $850m continuation vehicle to hold portfolio company Convergint Technologies, according to a report by Bloomberg. Leonard Green & Partners acted as lead investor in the fund, with participation from the alternatives business of Goldman Sachs.

Oaktree taps BofA, JPMorgan for potential Utmost IPO

Oaktree Capital Management has selected Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to help arrange a potential London IPO of UK-based wealth solutions provider Utmost Group, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

Blackstone credit fund meets record 7.9% redemption requests

Blackstone is allowing investors to redeem a record 7.9% of shares in its flagship private credit vehicle, Blackstone Private Credit Fund, marking the latest sign of pressure across the private credit market, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Thoma Bravo agrees WWEX deal to create $12bn shipping tech platform

Thoma Bravo is to acquire US-based third-party logistics provider WWEX Group and combine it with its existing portfolio company Auctane. Financial terms of the deal have not been confirmed, although reports suggest the combined logistics and shipping technology platform will have a value of up to $12bn.

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