KKR is expressing growing confidence in exceeding its previously stated 2026 earnings targets, as the firm continues to see strength across its platform, underpinned by growth in fee-related revenues and diversified investment strategies, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity firm Advent International has secured agreement from UK-based Spectris, a scientific instruments and software provider, to a sweetened £4.8bn ($6.4bn) takeover offer that would mark one of the largest UK PE deals this year.
The deal signed this week outlines Japan’s commitment to a 15% baseline tariff rate. Japan will also purchase 100 Boeing aircraft, increase its procurement of US defense equipment, and make a $550 billion investment in the US economy. The US is expected to retain 90% of the profits from the investment, according to a statement […]
A new buzzword for many VCs today is “rollups.” This year, a slew of VC firms have turned to the PE playbook of buying and merging multiple similar small companies in the hope of building industry leaders. But unlike its big brother, VC’s secret sauce is technology, specifically AI. Put simply, the strategy is to […]
Starbucks has entered the second round of its strategic investment process for its China business, with several major private equity firms including including KKR, Carlyle Group, and EQT among the shortlisted bidders, according to a report by Bloomberg.
31 of the 50 most valuable private companies are based in the United States. AI-focused companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Safe Superintelligence are among the most highly valued. China has 8 entries, including ByteDance, Xiaohongshu, DJI, and Yuanfudao, showing strong representation in consumer tech and hardware.
Vista Equity Partners is making a decisive shift in its financing strategy, moving away from private credit and embracing the broadly syndicated loan market in a bid to significantly reduce borrowing costs across its portfolio, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Das Geschäftsklima im Markt für außerbörsliches Beteiligungskapital ist weiterhin negativ, zeigt eine exklusive Untersuchung. Ob sich die Lage bessert, hängt vor allem von einem Faktor ab.
KKR has raised $6.5bn for its latest asset-backed finance (ABF) strategy, as the global investment firm continues to scale its presence in private credit amid growing demand for alternative lending solutions, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity firm New Mountain Capital is nearing a deal to acquire a significant minority stake in accounting and advisory firm Wipfli, valuing the Milwaukee-based firm at over $1bn, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Building materials giant CRH announced an agreement to acquire sustainable cement alternatives producer Eco Material from One Equity Partners, Warburg Pincus and Green Cement Investments, in a deal valuing the company at $2.1 billion. Launched by the selling consortium in 2022, Utah-based Eco Material was formed from the merger of Boral Limited’s North American fly […]
Bain Capital has joined forces with Bristol Myers Squibb to establish an independent biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, backed by a $300m financing round led by the private equity firm, according to a report by Reuters.
EQT has agreed to acquire Fujitec, Japan’s largest independent elevator and escalator manufacturer, in a $2.7bn take-private deal – marking its largest-ever buyout in Japan and the biggest PE-led take-private transaction in Asia so far this year, according to a report by Reuters.
Der M&A-Markt zeigt Widerstandskraft trotz Marktvolatilität. Das globale Volumen der Fusionen und Übernahmen ist laut Daten von Goldman Sachs im ersten Halbjahr um 29% auf rund 2 Bill. Dollar gestiegen. Die Investmentbank erwartet strategische Megadeals im zweiten Halbjahr.
Die Transformation hin zu klimaneutralen Wirtschaftsstrukturen ist Herausforderung und Chance zugleich. Der „FCF CleanTech Venture Capital Report“ zeigt: Cleantech hat sich vom Nischensektor zum strategischen Investmentfeld entwickelt. Beispiele wie Verkor oder Climeworks, die Milliardenbeträge mobilisieren, verdeutlichen das Potenzial. Cleantech verbindet ökonomische Wertschöpfung mit ökologischem Fortschritt.
