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Blackstone, KKR and Sony eyeing deal worth upto $1.28bn Infocom
Private equity majors Blackstone and KKR as well as Sony Group are among a number of parties interested in acquiring Japan-based online comic store company Infocom in a deal that could be worth up to $1.28bn (JPY200bn), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Advent International offers $1.6bn for Dutch software firm
Advent International offered 1.2 billion euros (993.5 million pounds) to take UNIT4 private, which the Dutch business software firm said would help it speed up expansion without the pressures of being listed on the stock market.
KKR raises $15bn in Asia’s biggest fund as buyout-backed deals rise
Private equity powerhouse KKR & Co said on Tuesday it has raised $15 billion for its fourth Asia-Pacific focused fund, marking the region’s biggest private equity fund at a time when buyout-backed deals are on the rise.
NYCPF invests €234m in green initiatives (GB)
The North Yorkshire Council Pension Fund has recently committed nearly €234m to support environmentally sustainable investments. This move is part of the fund’s ongoing strategy to focus on green initiatives. The investment has been made into the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Climate Opportunities Fund, which is a significant step towards diversifying the fund’s portfolio […]
KKR and Amante Capital acquire Park Grand London Kensington Hotel (GB)
KKR, along with its European hospitality partner Amante Capital, has purchased the Park Grand London Kensington Hotel from Bartek Holdings. The hotel houses 132 bedrooms and is set to undergo a comprehensive refurbishment program.
Deka Immobilien acquires Dublin office building for €37m (GB)
The property on 40 Molesworth Street was built in 1979 and underwent a high-quality core refurbishment in 2017. It comprises c. 3,100m2 of leasable space and 21 parking places. The property has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
Private Debt-Studie: Sponsor Backed Lending ist nicht alles
Das Segment Private Debt gewinnt an Bedeutung und differenziert sich immer weiter aus. Das sorgt einerseits für mehr Komplexität, andererseits für mehr Diversifikationspotenzial für Investoren. Worauf Profianleger achten sollten, verrät ein Whitepaper von Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).
Wer sind die Big Player im MCO-Geschäft?
Vollständige Klubübernahmen oder zumindest Beteiligungen an Fußballklubs stehen heutzutage an der Tagesordnung. In den letzten Jahren sind auf diese Weise große Fußballnetzwerke entstanden. Doch wer sind die wichtigsten Investoren, und welche Klubs sind betroffen?
Bain Capital investiert 250 Millionen Dollar in den Unternehmensdienstleister Sikich
Bain Capital erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung im Wert von 250 Millionen Dollar an der Unternehmensdienstleistungsfirma Sikich, die damit ihre Expansionspläne finanzieren will, teilten die Unternehmen am Donnerstag mit.
Green Hydrogen Startup Hysata Raises $111 Million
Green hydrogen startup Hysata announced today that it has raised $111 million in a Series B funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at advancing its electrolyzer technology and expanding production. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly for sectors with difficult […]
Mieten steigen, Kaufpreise sinken
Wohnungsmangel und hohe Baukosten lassen die Mieten in Deutschland weiter steigen. Das zeigen Zahlen des Verbands deutscher Pfandbriefbanken. Die Preise für Eigentum gehen hingegen erneut zurück.
Stadtentwicklung: Wie Immobilienfirmen und Kommunen kooperieren
Gegensätzliche Ansichten, schlechte Kommunikation – die Zusammenarbeit von Kommunen und Projektentwicklern ist oft schwierig. Eine Studie gibt Tipps, wie sie besser gelingen kann.
Gelingt Vonovia das Comeback? Das hängt von diesen 5 Fragen ab
Die Immobilienkrise hat Vonovia tief in die roten Zahlen gedrückt. Vor der Hauptversammlung des Dax-Konzerns sind die Aussichten für ein Comeback gut. Doch einige Baustellen drohen die Bochumer auszubremsen.
SoftBank Group considers acquisition of semiconductor startup Graphcore
Japanese multinational investment company SoftBank Group has been considering the acquisition of Graphcore, a UK semiconductor startup that has faced challenges despite a previous valuation of $2.8bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Brookfield to invest $1.5bn in private credit manager Castlelake
Brookfield Asset Management, a global alternative asset manager with over $900bn of assets under management, has agreed to invest $1.5bn to acquire a 51% stake in asset-based private credit specialist Castlelake’s fee-related earnings.
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