Deals
Private equity firm Bain Capital is attracting strong investor interest as it explores the sale of a significant stake in Southeast Asian data centre operator Bridge Data Centres, in a transaction that could value the business at more than $4bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
German pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer Gerresheimer has agreed to sell two of its plastic packaging businesses to funds advised by Apax in a transaction valued at €1.5bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.
Ares Management has held discussions over a potential acquisition of buyout firm Leonard Green & Partners in a deal that would significantly expand its private equity platform and accelerate consolidation across the private markets industry, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Italian medical technology manufacturer Numantec from private equity firm White Bridge Investment, marking another investment in the healthcare sector, according to a report by Reuters.
CVC Capital Partners is in discussions to acquire a stake in international jewellery retailer APM Monaco from private equity firm TPG in a deal in a transaction that could value the business at more than $2bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Germany’s Bundesliga is evaluating a proposed €1bn financing package from US investment firm Apollo Sports Capital, in the latest example of private capital firms seeking exposure to the sports sector without acquiring equity stakes, according to a report by The Athletic.
US technology-focused private equity firm Ridgeview has made a proposal to acquire UK automotive software provider Pinewood Technologies at a valuation of approximately £545m, according to a report by Reuters.
Blackstone, KKR and Brookfield have agreed to acquire a 49% stake in a joint venture linked to Kuwait’s national oil pipeline network in a transaction valued at approximately $16bn, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Swedish private equity firm EQT has increased its offer for Australian asset manager Perpetual to AUD2.55bn, marking its third approach for the company this month, according to a report by Reuters.
Carlyle and Bain Capital are competing to acquire Wealth Enhancement, a US wealth management platform overseeing nearly $160bn in client assets, in a deal that could value the business at approximately $7bn including debt, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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