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Global investment firm KKR is to acquire ProTen, one of Australia’s largest broiler chicken growers, from Aware Super, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Regional private equity investor and infrastructure fund manager FORESIGHT Group (Foresight) is planning to invest more than £1bn in patient capital to support small growing companies across the UK and Ireland over the next five years through the provision of flexible capital.
Arini Capital Management has extended a £130m ($179m) credit facility to British carpet manufacturer Victoria Plc to help manage its imminent debt maturities, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the deal.
India-based speciality chemicals firm Dorf-Ketal Chemicals is in advanced discussions with private credit lenders to secure around $500m as part of a broader financing package to acquire a private equity-owned European peer, according to a report by Reuters.
26North Partners, the alternative investment firm founded by Apollo co-founder Josh Harris, has strengthened its investment-grade private credit platform with two senior hires from major Wall Street banks, according to a report by Bloomberg.
US private equity giant KKR has agreed to acquire UK-listed scientific instruments maker Spectris in a deal worth approximately £4.7bn ($6.5bn), including debt, after outbidding rival suitor Advent International, according to a report by Reuters.
Warner Music Group and private investment major Bain Capital have launched a new $1.2bn joint venture aimed at acquiring music catalogues across both recorded music and publishing rights, the companies announced in a statement on Tuesday.
The latest Wellington Private Investing Survey highlights robust confidence among private markets professionals in their allocations, with a significant majority of limited partners (LPs) poised to either increase or maintain their exposure.
Digital services investor Recognize, cofounded by Managing Partners Francisco D’Souza, Charles Phillips, and David Wasserman, has held the final close of its second fund, Recognize Partners II/II-A, with over $1.7bn in total commitments.
Brightstar Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology companies, has acquired PlayAGS, a global full-service gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products.
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