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3M has partnered with Bain Capital to acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95bn. As part of the transaction, 3M will contribute its Scott Safety breathing apparatus division to a newly formed fire and safety platform and receive $700m in cash upon completion, according to a report by Bloomberg.
JPMorgan Chase & Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc are offering hedge fund clients ways to take bearish positions on the $1.8tn private credit market, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Blackstone Inc has secured more than $12bn in capital commitments for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity vehicle, positioning the firm for continued expansion across key regional markets including India, Japan and Australia, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has initiated early-stage discussions with investors to raise at least $10bn for its next global direct lending vehicle, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
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.
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