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EQT-backed Virtusa explores $1bn India IPO

Virtusa, the global IT services provider owned by European private investment major EQT, is assessing plans for an initial public offering in India that could raise at least $1bn and value the business at $7bn or more, according to a report by Reuters.

Stonepeak and Bernhard near $6bn deal for Louisiana utility Cleco Power

A consortium comprising Stonepeak Partners and Bernhard Capital Partners is nearing an agreement to acquire Louisiana-based utility Cleco Power in a transaction valued at approximately $5.75bn to $6 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

PE-backed Digital Edge explores options including $10bn sale

Digital Edge, the Asia-Pacific data centre operator backed by Stonepeak Partners, is exploring strategic options including a potential partial or full sale that could value the business at up to $10bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Astorg strikes $1bn-plus deal for Thermo Fisher microbiology business

TOP STORY: Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to divest its microbiology division to private equity firm Astorg in a deal valued at approximately $1.08bn, according to a company statement. The transaction will be funded through a combination of cash proceeds and a $50m seller note.

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Silver Rock Capital Partners raises $4bn credit fund

Silver Rock Capital Partners, an investment firm founded by alumni of Michael Milken’s family office, has raised more than $4bn for its latest credit fund, its largest to date, as stress builds across parts of the private capital markets, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Apollo invests in vVardis at $1bn-plus valuation

Private investment major Apollo Global Management has taken a stake in Swiss dental company vVardis Holding AG in a transaction that values the business at more than $1bn, according to a company statement.

Maple Park appoints CFO

Maple Park Capital, a Dallas and New York-based private equity firm focused on investment in businesses across the experience-driven services economy, has appointed Robert Zell (pictured) as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer.

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