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Investors are evaluating how to meet the world’s energy needs, while avoiding unstable supply chains.
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Blackstone Inc has taken the first formal step toward launching an initial public offering for a newly created investment platform designed to acquire and own operational data centres, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Private Equity Wire®’s Editor, Aftab Bose, highlights the democratisation dynamics that underpin the biggest stories in private markets through the first quarter of 2026.
CVC Capital Partners is seeking co-investment partners to support its proposed €10.9bn takeover of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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A potential de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may help revive private equity dealmaking momentum in 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments by Joe Baratta, global head of private equity at Blackstone Inc.
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PE exits and dealmaking both lag behind wider M&A activity by some distance this year. That means the plumbing and engineering behind the secondary market will be put under more pressure than ever.
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UK-listed engineering business Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4bn ($1.9bn) takeover by a consortium led by Tinicum Incorporated and Blackstone, bringing to a close months of bid interest in the aerospace and defence group, according to a report by Reuters.
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In Alternative Views, Private Equity Wire® goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on private markets. In this episode, we discuss how private markets fare during a crisis with Mike O’Sullivan, chief economist at private equity investment manager and platform Moonfare.
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PE buyout activity fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as dealmakers grappled with uncertainty in technology markets and geopolitical tensions. Firms completed acquisitions worth $172bn in Q1, a 36% decline from the previous quarter and an 8% drop from the same period last year, according to Dealogic.
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Private equity firms have sharply reduced asset sales in early 2026, as a combination of artificial intelligence-driven volatility and escalating geopolitical risks – particularly conflict involving Iran – adds fresh strain to an already fragile exit environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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