Blue Owl Capital sought to reassure investors over the health of its business during its second-quarter earnings presentation, arguing that the firm’s growth is increasingly being driven by a broader alternative asset platform rather than its traditional direct lending franchise, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private markets investor Tikehau Capital is in advanced discussions to take control of Italian bottle-cap manufacturer Tapà Group through a debt restructuring that would see it inject fresh capital into the business, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure continues to attract strong backing from banks, private equity firms and capital markets, but Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners CEO Michael Dorrell has warned that sustained access to financing remains the sector’s greatest long-term vulnerability, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Sustainable fashion retailer Reformation has raised $210.9m through its initial public offering, providing private equity owner Permira with a partial exit while leaving the buyout firm as the company’s largest shareholder, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity firm Hg has agreed to sell its majority stake in trust and corporate services software provider Quantios to Vista Equity Partners, marking another successful exit for the technology-focused investor.
Private equity firm EQT has acquired a significant stake in Yorkshire Water at a valuation below the utility’s regulated asset base, highlighting the pricing pressures facing UK water companies as investors weigh financial, regulatory and political risks across the sector.
Bloomberg has agreed to acquire private markets data specialist Canoe Intelligence in a move that expands its capabilities across the private capital investment lifecycle and strengthens its offering for institutional investors.
Blackstone has completed a partial exit from its investment in restaurant chain Jersey Mike’s after the US sandwich franchise priced its initial public offering at $23 per share, raising approximately $1bn and valuing the business at around $7.3bn, according to a report by Reuters.
Ares Management’s flagship private credit vehicle reported an increase in non-performing investments during Q2, reflecting ongoing pressure on parts of the direct lending market as borrowers contend with economic headwinds and disruption from artificial intelligence, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The independent sponsor model is gaining traction across the PE industry, with an increasing number of experienced dealmakers leaving established buyout firms to pursue acquisitions on a deal-by-deal basis rather than raising traditional blind-pool funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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