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Private investment house Ardian has acquired a majority stake in Vista Vision, a Milan-headquartered provider of healthcare services in ophthalmic and refractive surgery with 12 clinics in Italy and five in Romania.
Citigroup has appointed seasoned investment banker John LaVoie, who has 24 years of experience working with buyout firms to lead its private equity M&A division for the US West Coast, according to a report by Reuters citing an internal memo.
Companies owned by private equity firms are defaulting on their credit at a significantly higher rate compared to other speculative-grade borrowers, according to a report by Bloomberg citing a recent report from Moody’s Ratings.
Abu Dhabi-based asset manager Lunate is considering a significant investment in HPS Investment Partners, a private credit firm, as HPS explores options for an initial public offering or a potential sale, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Confidence among UK dealmakers is surging, according to the latest findings from CIL’s Investment 360 Index, with almost half (48%) of all respondents are now positive about the UK’s short-term economic outlook, a dramatic improvement from just 19% in 2023.
Private equity firm Renovus Capital Partners has held the final close of its fourth private equity fund Renovus Capital Partners IV Core Buyout, which was significantly oversubscribed with total capital commitments of $875m.
Global private investment firm TA Associates has acquired a majority stake in Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, with existing investor Thoma Bravo retaining a meaningful investment in the business.
Private credit firm HPS Investment Partners is in discussions with potential buyers, including BlackRock, as its top executives consider a sale that could value the business at more than $10bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity giant KKR & Co is at odds with the US Department of Justice over a proposed settlement that would hold its top executives personally accountable for disclosure lapses related to mergers and acquisitions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Blackstone Inc has extended a $600m private credit loan to Acuity Knowledge Partners, a research and data services firm owned by private equity company Permira Holdings LLP, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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