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Ares eyes $2bn+ for Asia Special Situations Fund

Ares Management Corporation is reportedly in the market to raise more than $2bn for a new Asia-focused special situations fund, as the alternative investment giant continues to scale its regional credit footprint, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Magnesium Capital acquires ABEC

ABEC, a European Building Automation specialist, has been acquired by funds advised by private equity firm Magnesium Capital supported by credit fund DunPort Capital Management.

Private credit managers turn to continuation funds

Private credit firms are increasingly relying on continuation vehicles to return capital to investors, as sluggish deal flow, volatile market conditions, and a prolonged fundraising slowdown challenge traditional exit routes, according to a report by Bloomberg.

TPG backs Musk’s AI startup Xai

TPG Angelo Gordon is serving as an anchor investor in a new debt package for Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI Corp, according to a report by Bloomberg News citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

KKR amasses record $42bn private real estate credit pipeline

KKR has built a record $42bn pipeline of private real estate loans, marking the second time this year the global investment firm has reached a new high in commercial property financings, according to a recent update from its real estate credit leadership team, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Jefferies, UBS lead $1bn loan for Bain Sizzling Platter buyout

Wall Street lenders, led by Jefferies and UBS, have launched pre-marketing efforts for over $1bn in debt to support Bain Capital’s acquisition of Sizzling Platter, a major multi-brand restaurant franchisee, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the transaction.

Clearlake restructures Quest Software debt

Clearlake Capital Group has completed a significant debt restructuring of Quest Software, injecting $350m in new capital to support the company’s artificial intelligence ambitions and growth strategy – though the transaction reorders the rights of existing lenders and imposes losses on some creditors, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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