Boyu Capital is considering bringing Tencent Holdings, GIC, and potentially other investors on board as limited partners in its planned acquisition of a majority stake in Starbucks Corp’s China operations, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Blue Owl Capital has seen its shares drop to their lowest level since December 2023 following the firm’s decision to restrict redemptions from one of its oldest private credit funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has strengthened its Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group with appointment of Heather Weigel as a partner in New York.
Topgolf Callaway Brands is in discussions to sell its entertainment-driven driving-range unit Topgolf to private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in a transaction that could value the business at around $1bn, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.
Sofinnova Partners, a European life sciences venture capital firm based in Paris, London, and Milan, has closed its latest flagship fund, Sofinnova Capital XI, at €650m ($750m).
Indonesian company Chandra Asri Pacific has secured a bespoke financing package worth $750m from KKR & Co to support its acquisition of nearly 60 of Exxon Mobil’s Esso-branded fuel stations in Singapore, along with associated supply agreements, according to a report by Reuters.
Private Equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire Sealed Air, the US packaging group best known for inventing bubble wrap, for $10.3bn including debt, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Private investment giant Blackstone has appointed Franck Petitgas to the newly-created role of Senior Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Europe, with the former Morgan Stanley executive set to join the business in January 2026.
Ardabelle Capital, the firm launched by former Eurazeo CEO Virginie Morgon, has reached a first close of about €250m for its inaugural fund, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The vehicle is targeting roughly €500m in total commitments, and is aiming to reach that
Private equity firm Brynwood Partners has competed its sale of Harvest Hill, the US beverage company behind brands including as SunnyD, to Guatemalan conglomerate Castillo Hermanos, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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