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Thoma Bravo eyes software deals amid sector sell-off

Private equity giant Thoma Bravo is preparing to capitalise on the recent drop in software stock valuations, describing the sell-off as a “huge buying opportunity,” according to a report by the Financial Times citing co-founder Orlando Bravo.

Brookfield to relocate Japan office to Roppongi Hills

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd is set to relocate and expand its Tokyo office, moving to the Roppongi Hills development as it doubles its footprint in Japan, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

Partners Group shares jump on strong AUM growth and 2026 guidance

Shares of Swiss private equity firm Partners Group Holding AG rose sharply on Thursday, marking their biggest gain in six months, after the firm reported robust growth in assets under management and provided positive guidance for 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Carlyle wealth business doubles as retail push gathers pace

Private investment major Carlyle Group has nearly doubled the size of its wealth business since Harvey Schwartz took over as chief executive in 2023, underscoring the firm’s accelerating push into the private wealth and retail market, according to a report by Bloomberg.

IK Partners expands leadership team and forms advisory partnership with Wendel

European private equity firm IK Partners has added five partners across its Paris and Amsterdam offices. Onne Tjerkstra and Xavier Lemonnier have been appointed partners within the investment team, while Jakob Treffers, Jérôme Richard, and David Varet have been appointed partners within the operations team.

I Squared drops pursuit of Ströer billboard business

I Squared Capital has dropped its plans to acquire Ströer SE & Co.’s out-of-home advertising business after struggling to secure sufficient investor backing, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

TPG to manage $12bn for Jackson Financial

TPG has agreed a strategic partnership with Jackson Financial under which the private equity firm will initially manage $12bn of assets for the US retirement annuity provider, with the deal expected to be completed in the first quarter, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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