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Apollo Global Management has raised more than $12bn for its latest flagship private equity fund, providing further evidence that leading alternative asset managers continue to attract institutional capital despite a challenging fundraising environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Baker Tilly has abandoned plans for a roughly $3bn leveraged loan refinancing after investor demand fell short of expectations, highlighting the increasingly selective conditions facing PE-backed borrowers in the syndicated debt market, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire nutritional supplements company Thorne in an all-cash deal valued at $3.8bn, providing private equity firm L Catterton with a lucrative exit just three years after taking the business private, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Italian private markets manager Nextalia Investment Management has held a €1.1bn first close for its second flagship private equity fund, with the firm targeting a final hard cap of €1.5bn by the end of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Canadian pension fund OMERS is planning a major expansion of its private equity fund investment programme, with commitments expected to increase from around $2bn today to more than $10bn over the next five to 10 years, according to a report by BuyoutsInsider.
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC is exploring the sale of private equity fund interests with a combined net asset value of around $1bn, in the latest sign of institutional investors using the buoyant secondaries market to actively manage portfolio allocations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management reported record fee income from its asset management and insurance operations in Q2, although a slower pace of private equity exits weighed on investment gains as challenging market conditions continued to limit asset sales, according to a report by Reuters.
Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in construction software provider Command Alkon from Thoma Bravo, marking the latest PE transaction involving vertical software assets despite a more selective market for technology exits.
Cerberus Capital Management has launched fundraising for its second supply chain-focused investment vehicle, targeting at least $4bn as the private equity firm expands its strategy of investing in businesses considered critical to the US economy and national security, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Offshore law firm Appleby is exploring a potential private equity investment, as financial sponsors continue to target professional services businesses and alternative legal services platforms, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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