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Bain and KKR Fuji Soft battle heats up

Bain Capital is proposing a $2bn tender offer for nearly half of Fuji Soft’s shares, even without the Japanese IT firm’s board approval, if a competing second-round bid by rival buyout firm KKR fails, according to a report by Reuters.

Warburg Pincus secures $2.2bn for multi-asset continuation fund

Warburg Pincus has completed the first close of its inaugural multi-asset continuation fund, securing commitments exceeding $2.2bn from HarbourVest Partners, Ardian, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), according to a report by Alternatives Watch.

CVC eyes Vivendi’s Telecom Italia stake

CVC Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire Vivendi’s share in Telecom Italia, a step that could open the line to a complete takeover of the Italian telecoms company, according to a report by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Carlyle and Stonepeak strike €1.5bn Forgital deal

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to sell Forgital, a provider of advanced aerospace and industrial forged products, to US alternative investment firm Stonepeak in a deal that reportedly values the business at more than €1.5bn, including debt.

Blackstone takes stake in AI firm Sia Partners

Blackstone has made a minority investment of up to €250m in global management and AI consulting firm, Sia Partners, using funds from its private equity strategy for individual investors, according to a recent press statement.

Ardian acquires 22.6% stake in Heathrow holding company

Private investment house Ardian has acquired a 22.6% stake in FGP Topco (TopCo), the holding company for Heathrow Airport Holdings, from Ferrovial SE and other TopCo shareholders, according to a recent release.

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