Deals
Global private investment firm Blackstone has committed to to invest £10bn ($13.4bn) in the United Kingdom to finance the construction of one of Europe’s largest artificial intelligence data centres, according to a report by Forbes.
TPG Rise Climate, the dedicated climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, and GIC, are to acquire Techem Group, a service provider for smart and sustainable buildings from private markets investment firm Partners Group for €6.7bn.
Private equity firm TPG is in advanced discussions to acquire a $2bn minority stake in Creative Planning, in a deal that would value the wealth management firm at over $15bn, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Morgan Stanley, is reportedly exploring the sale of Sila Services in a deal that could valued the residential heating, air-conditioning, and plumbing services provider at $1.5bn, according to reports.
Global private equity firm Carlyle Group is exploring a potential investment in Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, which is struggling under the burden of debt pile of more than $15bn, according to a report by Sky News.
Private equity firm TPG has agreed to buy a minority stake in Homrich Berg, an investment that will allow the wealth management firm to pursue growth opportunities, according to a report by Reuters citing a joint statement from the companies.
Buyout firm L Catterton, backed by luxury conglomerate LVMH, is to acquire a majority stake in the pilates studio operator Solidcore from VMG Partners, Peterson Partners, and Kohlberg & Company in a deal that values the fitness chain at $700m, according to a report by Reuters.
TOP STORY: Sanofi has received two separate takeover bids from private equity firms PAI Partners and Clayton Dubilier & Rice for its consumer health unit, potentially valuing the business at around €15bn ($16.74bn) or more, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
Previero, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of plastic recycling solutions and a portfolio company of environmental sustainability-focused asset manager Ambienta, has acquired Parini, marking its first strategic add-on since Ambienta’s investment.
Blue Owl Capital Inc is leading a $3.2bn private debt financing to support the acquisition of Smartsheet Inc by Blackstone Inc and Vista Equity Partners for $8.4bn, with participation from 20 other lenders, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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