A global consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and backed by private equity giant Carlyle and Abu Dhabi’s Development Holding Company (ADQ) has launched a landmark AUD28.3bn ($18.7bn) all-cash proposal to acquire Santos, Australia’s second-largest gas producer, according to a report by Reuters.
Alternative asset manager Dawson Partners has completed a $1.2bn collateralised fund obligation (CFO), packaging interests in private capital funds into a multi-tranche securitisation, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Tor Investment Management and Nomura Holdings have jointly provided a private credit facility of INR4.5bn (approx. $52.3m) to Indian real estate developer Suruchi Properties Pvt, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Apollo Global Management is preparing a debt financing package of approximately €750m to support Neinor Homes SA’s proposed acquisition of rival Spanish developer Aedas Homes SA, in a move that could create the country’s largest residential property developer, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Golub Capital expanded its European direct lending platform offering, by relocating to new premises at 10 Portman Square, London. The move marks a significant milestone for the US-based private credit manager, which has operated in the region for five years.
Mid-market investor Equistone Partners Europe has fully realised its investment in KWC Group through the sale of KWC Professional to France-headquartered DELABIE Group, a fourth-generation family-owned European firm focused on tapware and sanitary equipment for public and commercial buildings.
Ama Capital has appointed Andrew Tyler, Alistair Hardie and Tony Buffin as non-executive Partners to its board and investment committee, with each having spent highly successful careers as executive and non-executive leaders of institutionally-backed businesses.
Groupe BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group and the fourth-largest in Europe, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a 75% equity interest in novobanco from private equity firm Lone Star Funds.
MBK Partners, a Northeast Asia-focused private equity firm, has announced plans to sell Homeplus, its embattled South Korean supermarket chain, in a bid to avoid the retailer’s liquidation, according to a report by Reuters.
Carlyle Group has formed a strategic partnership with Citigroup to provide asset-backed financing solutions to fintech lenders, as private credit demand from digital lending platforms continues to surge, according to a report by Reuters.
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