Managers
Global buyout firms including Blackstone, Bain Capital and Brookfield Asset Management are increasingly shifting capital away from software and toward industrial and asset-heavy sectors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Global private equity investment firm Advent International, which manages over $100bn in assets across 16 offices worldwide, is strengthening its Hong Kong presence, positioning the city as a key regional hub to better serve Asia Pacific clients.
Davidson Kempner Capital Management has warned that financial stress across the private capital industry is deeper than many on Wall Street recognise, with a “substantial portion” of private equity firms already under pressure, according to a report by the Financial Times.
CVC Capital Partners shares fell on Wednesday after the firm issued a near-term outlook for performance-related earnings (PRE) that was lower-than-expected, according to a report by Reuters.
Short sellers are increasing their positions against Blue Owl Capital, with short interest in the firm’s shares reaching record levels as investor concerns around the private credit market intensify, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Global private investment major KKR is drawing up a pipeline of potential acquisitions as market turbulence creates new investment opportunities, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments from Co-Chief Executive Scott Nuttall.
Talks between Blackstone and New World Development over a potential $4bn recapitalisation have stalled as the Cheng family resists relinquishing control of the company, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Capital Group and KKR have launched a new investment fund aimed at broadening access to private equity for individual investors. The fund – Capital Group KKR U.S. Equity+ – combines investments in private companies with publicly listed US equities, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ares Management Corp has closed an $850m continuation vehicle to hold portfolio company Convergint Technologies, according to a report by Bloomberg. Leonard Green & Partners acted as lead investor in the fund, with participation from the alternatives business of Goldman Sachs.
Oaktree Capital Management has selected Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to help arrange a potential London IPO of UK-based wealth solutions provider Utmost Group, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
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