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Blackstone Inc and Neuberger Berman Group LLC have committed at least $600m to a continuation vehicle launched by Trilantic Capital Partners, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.
Key Capital Partners, the UK private equity firm specialising in lower mid-market growth investments, has exited Darts Corner, the UK specialist darts retailer and brand owner, following its acquisition by private equity firm Ethos Partners.
Growth capital investor RF Investment Partners has exited two software platforms, NetVendor and OffenderWatch. Over the last several years, the firm has invested in 13 software platforms, working with management teams across SaaS, compliance, and workflow automation sectors, as part of the firm’s software-focussed investment strategy.
Kester has made the first and final close of its fourth fund, Kester Capital Fund IV (Fund IV), at its hard cap of £425m. The four-month fundraise was oversubscribed, resulting in a single close following strong demand from existing and new institutional investors.
Jefferies Financial Group has appointed Sanjeev Aggarwal, formerly head of leveraged and structured finance at Mizuho Financial Group in India, to lead its private credit advisory business in the country, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ascertis Credit has raised $520m at the first close of its Asia-focussed private credit fund. The firm is targeting a $1bn final close for the vehicle which has attracted interest from institutional investors, family offices, and HNWIs.
Lone Star Funds, Altaris LLC, and One Rock Capital Partners have emerged as leading contenders in the second round of bidding for Lonza Group AG’s capsules and health ingredients unit, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Blue Owl has called off its planned merger of two private credit funds following investor concerns over proposed withdrawal restrictions, according to Reuters. The reversal comes as the alternative asset manager faces heightened scrutiny in a volatile credit market.
The South Korean government has successfully overturned a $216.5m damages ruling in its long-running dispute with US private equity firm Lone Star Funds over the 2003 sale of Korea Exchange Bank (KEB), according to a report by Reuters.
KKR & Co has opened an office in Abu Dhabi’s financial centre, strengthening its presence in the Middle East. The office will be led by Julian Barratt-Due, a managing director overseeing KKR’s regional investment business, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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