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Behrman Capital a private equity firm focused on MBOs, leveraged buildups and recapitalisations of established growth businesses, has named Eric Smith as an operating partner, bringing his extensive operational and portfolio management experience to the firm.
Private investment major Blackstone Inc is spearheading a $1.3bn private funding package to support the merger of Paratek Pharmaceuticals and Radius Health, according to a report by Bloomberg.
JPMorgan Chase is leading the sale of a $2bn leveraged loan package tied to the planned acquisition of Janus Henderson Group Plc by hedge fund Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Sumitomo Life Insurance Co plans to invest approximately JPY300bn ($1.9bn) in private credit during the fiscal year starting April, marking a continued push by Japanese insurers into alternative assets to enhance returns, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ares Management is leading a €300m ($346m) a single asset continuation fund structured through its secondaries platform, for frozen bakery company Europastry, which currently owned by MCH Private Equity, according to aa report by Bloomberg.
TDR Capital and I Squared Capital are preparing for a potential New York listing of Aggreko Plc, a provider of temporary power solutions for events and industrial clients, at a potential value of around $15bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Sands Capital has successfully closed its Global Innovation Fund III at $1.1bn, exceeding target commitments and attracting new investors including Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and funds managed by Hamilton Lane.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is partnering with Apollo Global Management to develop a dedicated data infrastructure for the private-credit market, in a bid to bring greater transparency to the $1.8tn sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Maine Public Employees’ Retirement System is preparing to reduce its private equity allocation to 10%, as part of a broader effort to improve liquidity and reassess performance across its portfolio, according to a report by Buyouts Insider.
KKR has struck a $310m deal to scale Allfleet’s electric bus operations in India, marking its first Global Climate Transition investment in the country. The transaction, is expected to close in mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals.
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