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$138bn of buyout debt heading for credit markets

More than $138bn of debt linked to PE-backed acquisitions is expected to hit US and European credit markets in the coming months, giving investors a substantial pipeline of leveraged finance opportunities as M&A activity gathers pace, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Cinven closes €2.3bn Strategic Fund 2

Cinven has raised approximately €2.3bn for its second Strategic Fund, exceeding its target by around 50%, attar ting support from existing investors and new LPs, as the PE firm expands its European mid-market strategy beyond financial services.

Granite Asia targets middle-market deals

Singapore-based Granite Asia is targeting mid-sized businesses across Asia for new private credit investments after raising more than $500m for its pan-Asian Libra Hybrid strategy, according to a report by Reuters.

Thoma Bravo seeks lender backing for $2.1bn Sophos refinancing

Thoma Bravo has launched a fresh effort to refinance $2.1bn of debt at cybersecurity software company Sophos, with the private equity firm facing a March 2027 maturity and growing scrutiny of its exposure to leveraged software assets, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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