UK-listed engineering business Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4bn ($1.9bn) takeover by a consortium led by Tinicum Incorporated and Blackstone, bringing to a close months of bid interest in the aerospace and defence group, according to a report by Reuters.
Blackstone has closed its latest flagship opportunistic credit fund – Blackstone Capital Opportunities Fund V (COF V) – with more than $10bn in total capital commitments, reaching its hard cap amid strong investor demand for private credit strategies.
Chicago Atlantic is launching a new strategy targeting private credit opportunities in emerging markets, aiming to capitalise on growing demand as some investors reduce exposure to similar US-based funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on a major credit vehicle managed by Blue Owl Capital to negative, pointing to a surge in investor redemption requests during the first quarter, according to a report by Reuters.
Agilitas Private Equity has agreed to sell Integris Composites, a global provider of high-performance survivability composite solutions, to Triton Partners, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Royal Bank of Canada is spearheading the provision of a $1.1bn loan package to finance the acquisition of Salt Lake City-based nuclear service provider EnergySolutions LLC by Energy Capital Partners LLC, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Sixth Street has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women, marking its first investment in UK football as institutional capital continues to target the growth of the women’s game, according to a report by Bloomberg.
HIG Capital has appointed Brian Schwartz, previously co-president, as its new chief executive officer, succeeding co-founder Sami Mnaymneh who is moving into the role of Executive Chairman alongside fellow co-founder Tony Tamer.
Japanese HR platform SmartHR Inc, which counts KKR, General Atlantic, and Sequoia Capital among its investors, is reportedly considering a Tokyo IPO later this year, targeting a valuation of roughly $1bn (JPY160bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
US private equity firm GTCR LLC has completed a $400m-plus acquisition of Montreal-based LiveBarn Inc, a live-streaming platform for amateur and youth sports across North America, according to a report by the Globe and Mail.
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