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CVC Capital has launched CVC Catalyst, a new sector-agnostic private equity strategy dedicated to high-quality, faster-growing mid-market businesses across Europe. The focus will be on on equity investments of under €250m in companies with strong growth potential.
Lagfin, the investment holding company of the Garavoglia family and controlling shareholder of global spirits group Davide Campari-Milano, is nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in consumer-centric private equity house Bluegem Capital Partners, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
A fund managed by Bayview Asset Management is to acquire all outstanding shares of Guild Holdings Company not already owned by Bayview, in an all-cash transaction valuing the residential mortgage lender at approximately $1.3bn in equity.
Wolfspeed, the semiconductor firm backed by Apollo Global Management, is nearing a restructuring agreement with creditors that would see the company file for a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Wellington Management, the Boston-based asset manager with over $1tn in AUM, is preparing to enter the private equity secondaries market, marking a significant strategic pivot as traditional fund managers seek growth beyond public markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Walor North America, part of the FerrAl United Group and ultimately owned by Mutares, has signed an agreement to acquire TSM Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of precision machined components and value-added assemblies, from private equity firm HCI Equity Partners and other minority shareholders.
UK-based private equity firm Star Capital is evaluating a potential initial public offering of Vincorion, a German defence technology business it acquired in 2022, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Aurelius, the pan-European private equity group, has held the final close of Aurelius Opportunities Fund V at €830m, surpassing its initial target following strong investor demand, according to a report by Bloomberg. The fund was significantly oversubscribed and completed its raise in just five months.
Alantra has named Adepa as fund administrator and transfer agent for its Luxembourg-based private debt funds, supporting Alantra’s efforts to grow its private debt platform across Europe.
Private equity firms are sitting on roughly $1tn of unsold assets – tying up capital that would normally have been returned to investors by now – as global M&A activity falters under the weight of high financing costs, tariff uncertainty, and geopolitical risks, according to a report by Reuters.
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