Private credit managers are increasing leverage ratios and offering more flexible structures to win mandates from private equity sponsors, as competition with the resurgent broadly syndicated loan (BSL) market heats up, according to a report by Bloomberg.
New York-based SK Capital Partners, which focuses on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors, has entered into exclusive negotiations with LISI Group to acquire LISI Group’s Medical division, through its affiliate.
Astorg’s portfolio company IQ-EQ is attracting preliminary interest from a number of global private equity firms, including Blackstone, Permira, Carlyle, EQT, and TPG, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
European private equity firm Cinven is evaluating a potential sale of Envu, the former Bayer environmental science unit it acquired in 2022, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Investment firm BlueFive Capital has concluded raising the $2bn BlueFive Reef Private Equity Fund I, which – registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) – targets large cap GCC private equity investments.
Private equity investor Aurelius has promoted Benjamin Laufer to Managing Director in its Investment Advisory team, who, since joining the Munich office in 2017, has built a strong network across the DACH region, supporting the origination of new investment opportunities.
Wall Street banks including JPMorgan Chase and UBS have begun pitching a $4.25bn debt financing package to investors to support private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ buyout of UK pharmacy chain Boots, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private investment firm Ardian has increased its holding in Heathrow Airport to 32.6% following the completion of an additional 10% stake acquisition from Ferrovial SE, La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), and USS, strengthening its position as the airport’s largest shareholder.
BB Capital Investments has launched its Infrastructure Fund, an evergreen fund of funds focused on infrastructure, marking the fourth asset class – alongside private equity, private credit, and impact investing – within its private markets platform.
Bain Capital is exploring strategic options for its controlling interest in Canada Goose Holdings, including a potential sale of part or all of its stake in the Toronto-based luxury outerwear brand, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
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