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Carlyle Group is nearing a deal to sell Italian premium fashion brand Twinset to domestic investment firms Borletti Group and Quadrivio, according to a report by Reuters citing two unnamed people with knowledge of the matter.
Rapid Read
RAPID READ | Long viewed as a haven amid volatility, private markets are taking on a new, nimbler character in response to what have been repeated and sustained market shocks. But diversification and opportunism both bring complexity and the industry, is perhaps operationally ill-equipped to steer the ship more briskly through choppier waters. Read how firms are adapting their operations to contend with more complex fund and entity management.
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Blackstone is seeking to raise at least $5.6bn for its latest fund dedicated to acquiring minority stakes in private equity firms, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
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Hellman & Friedman-backed insurance broker Hub International has secured nearly $1.6bn in fresh capital in a funding round led by T Rowe Price, and Alpha Wave Global, that values the firm at $29bn, according to a report by Reuters.
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Bain Capital is in exclusive discussions to acquire a majority stake in PCI Pharma Services, in what would be one of the largest private equity buyouts of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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Private investment giant The Carlyle Group is positioning itself to capitalise on dislocations in the current investment landscape, with $84bn in available capital ready for deployment, according to a report by Reuters.
Insight
STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION | The food and beverage sector is constantly evolving – shaped by shifting consumer preferences, supply chain volatility, and a growing demand for sustainability. For investors, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity, particularly in the plant-based space, says Maven Capital Partners Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid.
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Lone Star Funds is preparing to return approximately $3.5bn to its limited partners in the coming weeks, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, amid mounting pressure for PE firms to deliver cash distributions to limited partners.
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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.
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In a landmark transaction for the global footwear sector, private equity firm 3G Capital has agreed to acquire Skechers in a take-private deal valued at $9.42bn, marking the largest buyout in footwear industry history, according to a report by Reuters.
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