Tech-focused buyout firm Thoma Bravo is looking to capitalise on the ongoing software market downturn, which some observers have dubbed the “SaaSpocalypse”, on the back of a disconnect between high-quality firms and riskier software providers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has approved the proposed acquisition of Hologic Inc by private equity firms Blackstone Inc and TPG Inc, according to a report by Reuters.
US private equity giant Carlyle Group has reported stabilising performance in its flagship buyout business following a series of high-profile portfolio exits, signalling renewed investor confidence after a challenging period, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Carlyle has reported full-year profit, seeking to reassure investors over potential disruption to the technology sector from AI, stating its software exposure sits at around 6% of the portfolio, according to a report by Reuters
KKR believes it is well positioned to capitalise on market volatility linked to artificial intelligence, as fears around AI-led disruption continue to weigh on valuations, according to a report by Reuters.
KKR expects its planned acquisition of sports-focused investment firm Arctos Partners to underpin a new platform that could grow to more than $100bn in assets under management, as the private equity giant expands GP solutions and secondaries strategies, according to a report by Private Equity International.
Brookfield Asset Management has appointed Connor Teskey as chief executive officer, completing Bruce Flatt’s long-planned succession for the role of running the $1tn asset manager, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Warburg Pincus plans to accelerate its investments in India, focusing on succession solutions at family-owned businesses and supporting Indian companies expanding internationally, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Law firm Jones Day has filed a lawsuit against Centre Lane Partners, alleging the private equity firm and a number of its portfolio companies failed to pay more than $9.6m in legal fees, according to a report by Reuters.
Toronto-based alternative asset manager Dawson Partners is preparing to debut a new strategy focused on the credit secondaries market, as demand for liquidity in private credit portfolios continues to grow, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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