Managers
Nordic Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments in the healthcare, tech and payments, and financial services sectors, has entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of Anaqua from private investment firm Astorg.
Global investment giant Apollo has officially opened a new office in Seoul, marking a significant step in its expansion across Asia. The firm has also has named Jay Hyun Lee as Partner and Head of Korea to lead the firm’s operations in the South Korean market.
While activities remain challenging, sentiment and activity amongst both private equity GPs and LPs are increasingly positive, according to a new report from industry body Invest Europe and global management consultancy Arthur D Little (ADL).
Shares of Germany’s Evotec SE rose by up to 16.2% on Monday after news that private equity firm Triton Partners has acquired a substantial stake in the drug discovery and development specialist ahead of a potential takeover bid for the company, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Carlyle, Warburg Pincus, and other major global investment firms are ramping up recruitment efforts in Japan as dealmaking accelerates, despite challenges in finding experienced professionals due to historically limited buyout activity, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity firms Advent International and Apollo Global are reportedly exploring bids to acquire Reckitt’s homecare division, which includes well-known brands such as Air Wick air fresheners and Cillit Bang cleaning products according to a report by Bloomberg News.
Shares of private equity giant Carlyle Group surged by 9.7% on Thursday after the firm posted steady third-quarter profits that surpassed Wall Street expectations, with increased fee income balancing out higher compensation expenses, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management reported a 12% rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, outperforming Wall Street expectations as it secured more assets and originated record levels of debt and other capital, according to a report by Reuters.
Private investment firm Ares Management Corp is eyeing a record annual fundraising total in the mid-$80bn range for 2024, surpassing last year’s total of $74bn, after gathering $64bn up to the end of September, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Avenue Capital Group, led by billionaire Marc Lasry, is looking for a buyer for its impact investing division after the New York State Common Retirement Fund — its anchor investor in the first Sustainable Solutions Fund — chose not to back a second fund, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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