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Blackstone has led a $1.5bn private credit financing package to support the merger of US accounting firms Baker Tilly and Moss Adams, according to a report by Bloomberg News citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter.
Virgin Australia, backed by Bain Capital, is targeting an AUD685m ($443m) initial public offering, in what would be the largest airline listing in Asia in a decade, signalling the private equity firm’s confidence in renewed investor appetite as equity markets rebound from a dealmaking slowdown, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Franklin Resources, a global investment management organisation operating as Franklin Templeton, is to acquire a majority interest in Apera Asset Management, a pan-European private credit firm with over €5bn in assets under management.
Advent International remains interested in acquiring Reckitt’s Essential Home unit – which includes the Air Wick and Cillit Bang brands – as the UK-based consumer goods group explores its options for an exit after initial bids fell short of expectations, according to a report by Reuters.
Yale University is close to finalising a major secondary sale of private equity and venture capital interests valued at up to $2.5bn, marking one of the largest GP-led secondary processes seen in recent months, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
Private investment firm Carlyle has made a $1.3bn strategic investment in US-based insurance brokerage Trucordia aimed at deleveraging the company, and restructuring its ownership, in a deal that values the business at $5.7bn.
KKR has built a record $42bn pipeline of private real estate loans, marking the second time this year the global investment firm has reached a new high in commercial property financings, according to a recent update from its real estate credit leadership team, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Wall Street lenders, led by Jefferies and UBS, have launched pre-marketing efforts for over $1bn in debt to support Bain Capital’s acquisition of Sizzling Platter, a major multi-brand restaurant franchisee, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the transaction.
German pharmaceutical group Stada, which is owned by Bain Capital and Cinven, is reportedly in discussions with two private equity firms regarding a potential sale of the company, according to a report by Reuters.
Orange County Employees Retirement System announced $92.5m in new commitments to private equity funds during its May 2025 Investment Committee meeting. The commitments are comprised of $35m to Hg Saturn 4, $20m to Collective Global Fund I, $10m to NC Adonis Co-Invest, $10m to HIG Starlite Co-Investment, and a $17.5m re-up commitment to Mayfield Select III.
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