Private equity firm EQT says recent volatility in public technology markets, driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disruption, could create attractive entry points for new investments in the software sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Princeton Digital Group, an Asian data centre operator backed by PE firm Warburg Pincus, has appointed Goldman Sachs Group Inc to advise on a strategic review that could include the sale of a minority stake, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the situation.
Apollo Global Management is close to acquiring the automotive interiors division of Forvia SE in a deal valued at approximately €1.4bn ($1.6bn), according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the discussions.
Caldic, a global chemicals distributor majority-owned by US private equity firm Advent International, is under investigation in Brazil over alleged involvement in a large-scale methanol diversion scheme linked to organised crime, according to a report by Reuters.
Blackstone president Jon Gray has flagged a potential record year of IPOs ahead after the firm reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, supported by early momentum in deal activity before geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettled markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
KKR & Co and Capital Group are preparing to roll out a public–private credit fund in Asia later this year, expanding a collaboration aimed at bringing private market strategies to a broader base of wealth management clients, according to a report by Bloomberg.
European mid-market private equity house Waterland has completed a €4bn ($4.7bn) fundraise for its latest flagship vehicle, reflecting continued strong appetite for the strategy among institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Lenders are beginning marketing efforts for a €1.5bn ($1.75bn) financing package supporting Lone Star Funds’ acquisition of Lonza Group AG’s capsules and health ingredients business, according to a report by Bloomberg.
European private equity giant EQT AB is reportedly exploring a possible acquisition of Japanese internet platform Kakaku.com Inc, underscoring continued private equity interest in Japan’s public markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Bain Capital is preparing to divest at least a 40% stake in Bridge Data Centres (BDC), in a transaction that would value the Asia-focused data infrastructure developer at around $5bn, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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