Deals
Porsche AG has agreed to divest its holding in Bugatti Rimac to an investor group led by private investment firm HOF Capital, as the carmaker sharpens its focus on core operations amid declining profitability, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity exit activity across Europe and the UK softened in the first quarter of 2026, although market participants expect a pickup once macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions stabilise, supported by substantial dry powder and a growing backlog of assets, according to data from White & Case.
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire the automotive interiors division of Forvia SE in a transaction valued at €1.82bn ($2.1bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Intertek has turned down an improved takeover proposal from European private investment giant EQT AB, stating that the offer significantly undervalues the business and its long-term growth potential, according to a report by Reuters.
Thrive Capital is expanding beyond its traditional technology focus with a new investment in the San Francisco Giants, marking a significant move into professional sports ownership, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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.
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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