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Carlyle Group’s agreement to acquire most of Russian oil producer Lukoil’s international assets has expired, with the US private equity firm confirming it is no longer actively pursuing the transaction, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Institutional investors are increasingly investing directly in companies alongside private equity managers, with co-investments gaining ground as an alternative to committing capital through traditional funds, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Gen II Fund Services has appointed Niel Krastin as Director of Private Equity Funds in Guernsey, strengthening its local fund administration capabilities following the company’s expansion in the jurisdiction.
Blackstone has raised approximately $1bn for a private credit continuation vehicle, enabling existing investors to exit while the investment firm retains exposure to the underlying loan portfolio, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Blue Owl Capital is preparing to significantly expand its presence in the insurance market as the alternative asset manager looks to secure more long-term capital and broaden its investment platform, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Private equity firms are increasingly seeking enhanced carried interest arrangements on single-asset continuation vehicles, as managers look to capture a larger share of future gains from investments they are holding beyond the life of their original funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management has traded more than $35bn of private credit since launching a market-making operation for the asset class, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments made by the firm’s co-head of corporate credit John Cortese.
Hedge funds and other investors are increasing bearish bets against private credit as a prolonged selloff in global bonds raises fresh questions about the resilience of the $1.8tn market, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity firms are continuing to compete aggressively with Wall Street banks for junior talent, despite efforts by some firms to slow the pace at which they recruit young investment bankers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Canada’s Weston family has agreed to acquire UK pharmacy and healthcare retailer Boots from private equity firm Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family in a deal valued at $8.9bn, according to a report by Reuters.
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