Limited partners are gaining increased influence over private equity managers as the industry continues to grapple with slower capital distributions and weaker exit activity, according to a report by Bloomberg citing new research from asset manager Orix.
Online second-hand marketplace Vinted has reached an €8bn valuation following a secondary share sale led by existing investor EQT, according to a report by the Financial Times. The transaction involved approximately €880m worth of existing shares being sold by early investors and employees, providing partial liquidity while also broadening the
Sullivan Street Partners (SSP) has invested in Mi Hub, a leading provider of corporate uniform solutions headquartered in the UK, acquiring the business from LDC. Mi Hub sources ready-to-wear, bespoke and technical uniforms for businesses of all sizes.
Porsche AG has agreed to divest its holding in Bugatti Rimac to an investor group led by private investment firm HOF Capital, as the carmaker sharpens its focus on core operations amid declining profitability, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity exit activity across Europe and the UK softened in the first quarter of 2026, although market participants expect a pickup once macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions stabilise, supported by substantial dry powder and a growing backlog of assets, according to data from White & Case.
Publicly traded private credit vehicles are drawing renewed investor interest as valuations recover from recent lows, with some market participants targeting discounted entry points, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Large institutional investors are increasingly questioning whether conflicts of interest are being properly managed in private equity continuation vehicle transactions, where firms effectively sell assets from one fund to another structure they also influence, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire the automotive interiors division of Forvia SE in a transaction valued at €1.82bn ($2.1bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Intertek has turned down an improved takeover proposal from European private investment giant EQT AB, stating that the offer significantly undervalues the business and its long-term growth potential, according to a report by Reuters.
European regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is stepping up scrutiny of the use of private credit ratings, particularly among insurance investors allocating to less liquid private markets, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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