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Justrite Safety Group, the safety-products manufacturer owned by Audax Private Equity, is reportedly turning to the private credit market to secure approximately $700m in debt financing after its efforts to raise capital through the broadly syndicated loan market faltered, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
BlackRock has halted fundraising for its latest Asia-Pacific private credit strategy, as the world’s largest asset manager integrates its newly acquired business, HPS Investment Partners, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Eagle Point Credit Management, a specialist private credit investment manager, has appointed Ken Yamashita as Managing Director and Head of Client and Partner Solutions for Japan, reporting to Kyle McGrady, Senior Principal and Head of Client and Partner Solutions.
Chicago Atlantic, a private markets investment firm focused on emerging industries, healthcare, and special situations, has named Robert Beasley as Partner and Head of Restructuring, strengthening its operational value-creation capabilities across its portfolio.
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire Verint Systems in a transaction valued at $2bn including debt, as buyout firms continue to double down on software platforms with strong AI capabilities, according to a report by Reuters.
Soho Square Capital (Soho Square), an investment firm focused on serving the financing needs of established and growing UK and European SMEs, has added to its investment team with the appointment of Alex Kustovskyi as Investment Associate.
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, the energy-focused private equity arm of Blackstone, has agreed to acquire Shermco Industries from Gryphon Investors in a deal valuing the business at approximately $1.6bn, including debt.
Avanse Financial Services, the Indian education finance platform backed by Warburg Pincus, is reportedly considering postponing its planned INR10bn ($115m) initial public offering, amid weakening demand in the overseas education lending segment due to tightening US student visa regulations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
KKR has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire Nissan Motor Co’s global headquarters in a deal estimated at JPY90bn (circa $610m), according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
HIG Capital, a global alternative investment firm with $70bn of capital under management, is to take a majority stake in Avanta Salud Integral, with company founder Josep Pla, and current minority investor MCH Private Equity, to reinvest for a minority stake.
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