US private equity firms including Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, KKR, Bain Capital, TPG and Clearlake Capital have been among more than 200 companies targeted in a recent cyberattack campaign, according to a report by Reuters.
Audax Strategic Capital has appointed Blackstone veteran Ralph Yang as managing director and co-head, strengthening the leadership of its customised equity solutions strategy as it expands its middle-market investment activity.
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire London-listed airline easyJet in a transaction valuing the low-cost carrier at approximately £5.7bn ($7.7bn), bringing an end to a months-long takeover contest after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew from the process, according to a report by Reuters.
Carlyle reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, supported by higher fee-related income, increased transaction activity and a rebound in investment realisations as private equity exit markets continued to improve, according to a report by Reuters.
Citigroup is preparing a $2.45bn debt financing package to support KKR’s acquisition of medical device manufacturer Integer Holdings, in one of the largest leveraged buyout financings expected to reach the US loan market this year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
M&A and private equity dealmaking across APAC declined sharply during the first half of 2026, contributing to an overall slowdown in regional transaction activity as investors adopted a more cautious approach to acquisitions, according to new research from GlobalData.
Several of the largest US law firms are assessing whether alternative ownership models could open the door to private equity investment, as firms seek new sources of capital to fund growth, technology investment and talent acquisition, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Carlyle believes the private equity exit market is becoming increasingly supportive for high-quality assets, with the firm’s leadership pointing to stronger deal activity and improving capital markets as drivers of increased distributions to investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
UK-listed thermal processing specialist Bodycote has confirmed it is evaluating competing takeover proposals from private equity firms CVC Advisers and Veritas Capital, with each valuing the business at approximately £1.56bn, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity firms 65 Equity Partners and Tower Capital Asia are exploring a potential sale of Asia-Pacific corporate services provider Boardroom, with the business reportedly expected to attract significant interest from global buyout firms, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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