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Clearlake Capital Group, an investment firm which operates integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, has launched Clearlake Credit, a specialist credit platform that will provide flexible capital solutions to dynamic businesses globally.
Brookfield Asset Management is preparing to capitalise on global market dislocations by deploying part of its $119bn in uncalled capital, with a focus on high-quality real assets and credit opportunities emerging from ongoing volatility, according to a report by Bloomberg.
UK private equity firm Endless is in discussions to acquire Allied Bakeries from Associated British Foods, in a potential deal that would unite two of Britain’s most prominent bakery brands – Kingsmill and Hovis – under one owner, according to a report by Reuters.
KKR Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman George Roberts emphasised resilience and long-term opportunity despite near-term market disruption as he sought to reassure investors this week amid heightened volatility triggered by shifting US trade policy.
JPMorgan Chase is set to anchor a $6.5bn debt financing package to support 3G Capital’s proposed $9.4bn acquisition of Skechers, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
The total amount invested by private equity and venture capital in UK businesses in 2024 was £29.4bn – a 44% increase on the £20.4bn invested the year prior, finds new research by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA).
Apollo has closed on $8.5bn in total commitments for the Accord+ strategy, inclusive of $4.8bn for Accord+ Fund II as well as separately managed accounts and related structures – the close of the second vintage exceeds internal targets, bringing total assets for Apollo’s hybrid credit business to approximately $40bn.
Fortress Investment Group is deepening its commitment to the European market, with Co-CEO Josh Pack relocating from Dallas to London to spearhead the firm’s regional growth strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Fasanara Capital, a $4.5bn technology-driven global asset manager with a flagship asset-based private credit strategy, has appointed Fawad Tariq-Khan as Managing Director, Middle East. He will be based in Abu Dhabi.
PwC UK has appointed Duncan Cox to lead its Private Equity business. Cox brings over 30 years of experience at PwC, spanning transaction structuring, fund advisory, forensic investigations, and business transformation.
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