Private Equity & Private Capital News

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.

EQT has struck a deal to acquire Neogov, a US-based human resources software provider, in a transaction that values the company at more than $3bn including debt, according to a report Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Private equity heavyweights Permira and Warburg Pincus are exploring a potential £2.5bn ($3.36bn) exit from Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, according to a report by Reuters citing three sources familiar with the matter.

Private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners and Brookfield Asset Management have agreed to acquire First National Financial in a deal that values the Canadian mortgage lender at CAD2.9bn ($2.12bn), according to a company announcement on Sunday.

Die bayerische Landesregierung hat kürzlich eine bedeutende Entscheidung getroffen, die das Potenzial hat, die Investitionslandschaft für Startups in Deutschland und darüber hinaus zu verändern. Mit der Verabschiedung einer neuen Resolution können öffentliche und private Stiftungen nun bis zu 5 % ihres Vermögens in Venture Capital investieren. Diese Entscheidung könnte als Katalysator für eine stärkere Beteiligung […]