Deals
Star Capital is preparing to raise €300m ($345m) through the initial public offering of its portfolio company Vincorion SE, a manufacturer of generators, electric motors, drive systems, and other defence equipment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
OpenAI is in advanced talks to form a joint venture with a group of private equity firms aimed at accelerating the adoption of its artificial intelligence software among enterprise clients, according to a report by Bloomberg.
US private investment firm L Catterton is planning to deploy around JPY50bn ($313m) over the next three years across five Japanese consumer businesses, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments from Japan head Toshitaka Shimizu.
Apollo Global Management is in advanced discussions to acquire a significant minority stake in Syntegon, the German packaging machinery manufacturer owned by CVC Capital Partners, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Warburg Pincus is exploring a potential sale of subprime auto lender Exeter Finance that could be valued at between $2.5bn and $3bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
EQT is preparing a binding offer for the owners of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, potentially valuing the Indian Premier League team at around $2bn–$2.1bn, according to a report by NDTV Sports citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Blackford Capital has launched a new platform focused on HVAC, electrical, and diversified construction services, consolidating its recent acquisitions, Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation, to create a scalable, integrated service provider.
Perpetual Limited has agreed to sell its wealth management arm to Bain Capital in a deal valued at AUD500m ($350m) upfront, as apart of a to strategy streamline its operations and focus on its core businesses, according to a report by Reuters
EQT has fully exited its investment in Galderma Group AG through the sale of approximately 34 million shares in a transaction worth around CHF4.9bn ($5.5bn), marking what the firm described as the largest sponsor-backed block trade on record.
Chimney Rock Equity Partners, an Austin-based private equity firm, has acquired Gas Clip Technologies, a supplier of portable gas detectors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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