The Auréa Group, a specialist private equity firm focused on beauty, wellness and longevity, has appointed Aparna Aiyar as partner, strengthening the group’s leadership and expertise in the consumer sector.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has appointed Payom Pirahesh as a partner in its private equity practice, based in Los Angeles. He brings experience advising private equity funds, asset managers, and other stakeholders on complex corporate transactions.
Dechert LLP has appointed Jarlath Pratt as a partner in its corporate and securities practice group in London. He brings over 20 years of experience in both private practice and as managing director and assistant general counsel within a global institutional investor.
Pretium Packaging, the US-based bottle and jar manufacturer owned by private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group, has reached an agreement with a majority group of lenders to restructure its debt, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
BlackRock has cut the net asset value of its listed private debt vehicle BlackRock TCP Capital Corp by around 19% after a series of underperforming loans weighed on results, highlighting continued pressure across the private credit market, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Waterland Private Equity is considering a sale of artificial intelligence consultancy Xebia, with the business potentially valued at €1bn or more, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Franklin Templeton is folding its European private credit business Alcentra into its US platform Benefit Street Partners, consolidating its private credit operations under a single global brand, according to a report by Bloomberg. The combined business will operate as Benefit Street Partners and oversee around $86bn in assets.
Blackstone is planning to expand its headcount across Asia as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for private market products, according to a report by Bloomberg citing Ed Huang, head of Asia Pacific private wealth at the firm.
Blackstone and Carlyle are reportedly weighing acquisitions of stakes in two of the Indian Premier League’s top franchises, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, as PE eye India’s booming sports and entertainment market, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Blackstone Inc and Japanese industrial equipment maker Yanmar Holdings Co are exploring potential bids for a majority stake in Volkswagen AG’s heavy diesel engine business, Everllence SE, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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