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Ardian to revive €3bn-€4bn Prosol sale amid CD&R interest

Ardian is preparing to launch a fresh auction for Prosol Group, the French food retailer behind the Grand Frais supermarket chain, at a valuation of €3bn–€4bn with US buyout firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice among potential bidders, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Verdane closes €2bn European growth fund

Verdane, the European lower mid-market private equity firm, has successfully raised €2bn for its latest growth fund, Verdane Freya XII, reaching its initial target less than six months after first close, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Private credit on track for record year in emerging markets

Private credit activity in emerging markets is heading for its strongest year on record, with $11.7bn already deployed in H1 2025 – nearly matching the whole of last year – according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from the Global Private Capital Association.

PE backers eye $10bn MRI Software exit via sale or IPO

GI Partners and TA Associates, the private equity owners of MRI Software are weighing strategic options for the real estate software provider, including a potential sale or IPO that could value the business at up to $10bn including debt, according to sources.

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