Deals
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.
US buyout firm Charlesbank Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a stake in Canadian secondaries manager Overbay Capital Partners in a deal that values the firm at about CAD200m ($147m), according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Azzurri Group, the UK restaurant operator owned by private equity firm TowerBrook Capital Partners, is exploring a potential sale of the UK and European franchise rights for Dave’s Hot Chicken, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Anthropic is reportedly in discussions with private equity investors, including Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman, to establish a joint venture focused on commercialising its AI technology, according to a report by The Information.
Papa John’s International has received a takeover proposal from Qatari-backed investment firm Irth Capital, which has offered to take the restaurant group private at a valuation of roughly $1.5bn, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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