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A publicly listed private credit vehicle managed by Blackstone has flagged continued stress in one of its largest holdings, marking down its exposure to software company Medallia, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private credit investment into emerging markets rose to a record $22.3bn last year, almost 40% above the previous peak in 2022, as investors sought alternative sources of yield amid tighter bank lending and increased volatility in developed markets, according to a report by Reuters citing data from the Global Private Capital Association.
Ardian may step back from certain software-related private credit investments as artificial intelligence reshapes business models and credit risk, according to a Bloomberg interview with the firm’s deputy head of private credit, Guillaume Chinardet.
Bain & Company has appointed partner Cédric Bovy as managing partner of its Amsterdam and Brussels offices and head of its Benelux cluster, with immediate effect.
Private equity firm General Atlantic is seeking to sell a stake in ByteDance, in a transaction that values the social media group at around $550bn, according to a report by Reuters.
EQT AB has decided not to proceed with a takeover offer for Oxford Biomedica, according to a report by Reuters, after previous plans were rejected on the grounds that they undervalued the business.
Private investment firm Oaktree Capital Management is weighing strategic options for Utmost Group Plc, including a potential sale or a flotation in London, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Carlyle Group’s US buyout platform is set to return almost $12bn in proceeds over the past 13 months, highlighting the firm’s strong track record in monetising assets despite a challenging exit environment, according to a report by Buyouts Insider.
Private equity firms are increasing their exposure to London office refurbishments, with PE-backed buyers accounting for around 13% of office acquisitions in the UK capital last year, up from just 4% in 2022, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hiring and compensation in private markets continue to defy broader market instability, driven by strong inflows of insurance capital and sustained demand for asset-based finance expertise according to Bloomberg, citing a recruitment report from RCQ Associates.
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