Global regulators are increasing scrutiny of credit ratings used in the private credit market, amid concerns over transparency, conflicts of interest and potential “ratings shopping” within the rapidly expanding asset class, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity firm Permira has agreed to sell Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose to Chinese investment group HSG in a transaction valuing the business at just over €2.5bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Carlyle Asia Partners, an affiliated entity of Carlyle, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in KFC Korea. The business operates the KFC brand in South Korea under a master franchise agreement with Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant chain company with more than 55,000 restaurants.
Private equity activity in the US industrials sector reached a record level in 2025, driven by strong investor demand for assets linked to data centre expansion, infrastructure resilience and supply-chain security, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hale Capital Management, a US-based investment firm investing across federal technology and services, and commercial technology, has closed Hale Capital Partners Fund V, increasing the firm’s assets under management to $334m.
Apollo Global Management is cutting risk across its balance sheet and increasing liquidity as it positions for potential turbulence in credit and equity markets, according to a report by the Financial Times citing comments made by Chief Executive Marc Rowan.
Golden Gate Capital is seeking to raise approximately $1.8bn from investors, including Ardian, Neuberger Berman, and Apollo Global Management’s S3, through a tender offer that allows some existing backers of its evergreen fund to exit, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ethos Capital LP has completed a continuation vehicle transaction for its portfolio company Identity Digital, bringing in institutional investors including TPG GP Solutions, funds managed by Neuberger, Accel-KKR, Coller Capital, CVC Secondary Partners, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation , and 10 East, among others.
Matt Holt is set to leave New Mountain Capital and is in talks to acquire five of the firm’s portfolio companies in a transaction valued at more than $30bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. Holt is expected to launch a new healthcare technology
Netwatch, a global provider of AI-powered security services, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. The company serves a range of verticals, including organisations in the automotive, retail, banking, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
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