Software-focussed private investment firm Vista Equity Partners is exploring a sale of its emergency communications software portfolio company, AlertMedia, with sources indicating a potential valuation exceeding $1bn, according to a report by Reuters.
A group of private credit lenders led by Blue Owl Capital has agreed to provide a $1.4bn loan to support Hg’s acquisition of OneStream, pushing ahead with the deal despite growing scrutiny over software exposure across private credit portfolios, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Peng Yu is rejoining International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as a partner in its Global Private Equity Group, based in the Hong Kong office. Peng rejoins Weil from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner in Hong Kong.
Mérieux Equity Partners has acquired a significant minority stake in Health in Code, Spain’s leading integrated clinical genetics platform, alongside Alantra Private Equity’s continuation vehicle and the company’s management team.
UK asset manager Schroders has agreed to a £9.9bn takeover by US investment manager Nuveen, according to a report by the Financial Times, following a series of approaches from the Chicago-based group.
A consortium of private credit firms led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives is providing $3.5bn to support the $8.4bn acquisition of Clearwater Analytics Holdings by private equity sponsors Permira Holdings and Warburg Pincus, according to a report by Bloomberg.
HIG Capital has secured a $200m dividend from its portfolio company TKC Holdings after the US prison-services vendor refinanced nearly $2.3bn of debt through a combination of junk bonds and leveraged loans, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The winners of the Private Equity Wire® European Awards 2026, which recognise excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers in Europe, were announced today (12 February) at an exclusive ceremony and networking event at etc.venues, County Hall, London.
Independent professional services group Praxis has appointed Tarek El Moghrabi as Regional Head of Growth and Business Development for the GCC, strengthening its presence in a region emerging as a key hub for private and institutional capital.
Carve-outs are set to dominate global mergers and acquisitions in 2026 as companies simplify portfolios amid geopolitical pressures and rapid AI-driven disruption, according to a report by Bloomberg citing the findings of KPMG’s Global M&A Outlook 2026.
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