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Apollo's Kleinman Says PE Needs to Create Value the "Old-Fashioned Way" as Expansion Era Fades
Scott Kleinman, co-president of Apollo Global Management, stated in an interview with Bloomberg TV that the private equity industry must revert to creating value through traditional methods as the per
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SEC Proposal Could Ease Restrictions on PE Political Donations
SEC Proposal Could Ease Restrictions on PE Political Donations
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Cinven Raises €2.3 Billion for Latest Mid-Market Buyout Fund, Exceeding Target
Cinven, a private equity firm, has raised €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) for its latest fund targeting mid-sized deals. The amount exceeded its target amid elevated demand for buyout assets that can be m
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Research shows that "Apollo Premium" adds about one percentage point to the borrowing costs of its portfolio companies due to its poor reputation with creditors.
Research shows that "Apollo Premium" adds about one percentage point to the borrowing costs of its portfolio companies due to its poor reputation with creditors.
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's 2026 Bill Proposes Up to 6 Years in Prison for Private Equity Execs Over Patient Deaths
The Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act of 2026, introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic lawmakers in February, aims to hold private equity executives criminally liable for fi
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Pantheon International (LON:PIN) Reports 4.3% NAV Growth, 37.5% Share Price Gain Driven by Buybacks
The private-equity investment trust spent £118 million on buybacks, adding 2.2% to NAV per share and helping narrow its discount to net asset value. Portfolio distributions improved to 16% of opening
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PitchBook: European private equity add-on deals reached 2,121 in H1 2026, accounting for 57.7% of total transactions, a new ten-year high, becoming the primary strategy during the exit stagnation period.
PitchBook: European private equity add-on deals reached 2,121 in H1 2026, accounting for 57.7% of total transactions, a new ten-year high, becoming the primary strategy during the exit stagnation peri
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The Trump administration advocated for 401(k) investments in private equity, yet data shows that 54% of the largest US bankruptcies in 2025 were private equity-backed companies.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a new rule aimed at allowing over 90 million Americans to access alternative investments, including private equity. However, the private equity industry
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CVC Raises $10 Billion for Its Largest-Ever Secondaries Fund
CVC Capital Partners Plc raised $10 billion for its latest secondaries fund, the largest pool it has ever amassed for buying and selling private equity assets on the second-hand market.
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Citi Wealth Appoints Liz McElherne as Head of AIMS Platform Management
McElherne will join on September 8, overseeing product lifecycle across global private equity, real estate, hedge funds, third-party mutual funds, ETFs, and UCIT offerings. She brings over 17 years of
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Nestlé Sells Health Supplement Brand to Private Equity Firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 Billion
Nestlé stated that the transaction, involving seven brands including Nature's Bounty and Sisu, aims to tighten its portfolio and focus on core categories. The business generated $1.2 billion in sales
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Swiss private equity firm Partners Group has replaced CEO David Layton following a surge in redemption requests from its flagship fund, which had impacted the company's share price.
Swiss private equity firm Partners Group has replaced CEO David Layton following a surge in redemption requests from its flagship fund, which had impacted the company's share price.
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Private Equity Deals in Construction & Engineering Hit Record 529 in Q2 2026, Up 56.5% YoY, Driven by AI Data Center Boom
Private equity activity in the construction and engineering sector reached a record 529 deals in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 56.5% increase from a year earlier. This surge is primarily fuele
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NewVest Launches First Private Equity Closed-End Fund Strategy on London Stock Exchange's Blockchain Platform
NewVest, a New York-based private markets index management firm, launched its first private equity (PE) closed-end fund strategy on the London Stock Exchange Group's (LSE Group) blockchain-powered Dig
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Ackman's Pershing Square to Launch New Fund, Pershing Square Ventures, Aimed at Allowing Retail Investors to Invest in Pre-IPO Companies
The fund will hold private equity in pre-IPO companies, with an initial focus on biotechnology and artificial intelligence investments. Ackman stated that the fund is expected to launch by the end of
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KKR to pay record $250 million to settle with US Justice Department
Private equity firm KKR will pay a record $250 million to settle a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit over its acquisition filings. KKR stated that it strongly disagrees with the U.S. allegations and tha
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Private Equity Firms Find New Way to Ride Out Cash Crunch
Private equity managers are employing structured equity deals to placate investors. Many firms are struggling to exit investments and provide cash returns, leading to investor frustration.
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Institutional Investors Back Blackstone and KKR Funds for Wealthy Individuals
The move by private equity’s traditional backers could threaten the traditional 10-year fund model.
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FT: Private banks in bidding war for Italy's new wealthy, fueled by private equity
FT: Private banks in bidding war for Italy's new wealthy, fueled by private equity
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Global private equity industry turns to "structured equity" financing to tackle $3.8 trillion asset exit dilemma
Faced with high interest rates and stalled asset sales, the global private equity industry is adopting "structured equity," a new financing tool. Through customized agreements with private equity gian
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Clearlake-Backed Software Maker Ivanti’s Earnings Sink 21%
Ivanti Inc. informed lenders that its second-quarter revenue and earnings fell, casting a cloud over the private equity-backed cybersecurity software firm’s efforts to boost sales following its transi
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Qiagen appoints Jonathan Pratt as new CEO, while negotiating sale with private equity firm
Qiagen NV has appointed Jonathan Pratt as its new chief executive, replacing Thierry Bernard, effective Sept. 1. The appointment comes as the company is in talks with private equity firms regarding a
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Private equity is increasingly investing in utilities as AI-driven data centers boost energy demand and prompt utilities to sell non-core assets for expansion funding.
The surge in energy demand from AI data centers is driving up electricity prices and pushing utilities to expand capacity. To fund this expansion, major utilities are selling off non-core regulated bu
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Private Equity Firms Are Deploying AI Experts to Their Portfolio Companies
This move reflects Wall Street firms' view that offering AI services to the broader business world holds significant business potential.
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Bloomberg: Weil Gotshal Private Equity Partner Lewis Blakey to Join Simpson Thacher
Lewis Blakey, a private equity partner at Weil Gotshal & Manges, is moving to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, marking another recent departure from the struggling Wall Street law firm.
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FT: Private equity at scale has become a differentiated asset class
The Financial Times states that the past decade has demonstrated private equity (PE) at scale to be a differentiated asset class, rather than a better form of capitalism.
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Japanese private equity firm Advantage Partners considers establishing a domestic infrastructure fund.
Japanese private equity firm Advantage Partners is considering establishing a domestic infrastructure fund to serve as an alternative to Western giants and meet the growing demand for such funds in th
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In private equity debt transactions, borrowers are beginning to seek protection from the actions of AI. Traditionally, force majeure clauses protect companies from "acts of God," but now some borrowers are looking for protection from AI-related actions.
In private equity debt transactions, borrowers are beginning to seek protection from the actions of AI. Traditionally, force majeure clauses protect companies from "acts of God," but now some borrower
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Private-equity backed companies are facing a $300 billion “debt wall” as a significant amount of risky corporate loans are set to mature in 2028 and 2029. Software firms account for approximately one-third of these looming obligations.
Private-equity backed companies are facing a $300 billion “debt wall” as a significant amount of risky corporate loans are set to mature in 2028 and 2029. Software firms account for approximately one-
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CalPERS, which manages over $600 billion in assets
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is reducing its holdings in major U.S. technology companies amid growing concerns about overvalued tech stocks and the sustainability of th
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Private equity firms are pouring billions into defense technology
Private equity firms are pouring billions into defense technology, driven by increased military spending and geopolitical tensions fueling an investment boom. According to PitchBook data, growth equit
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The consortium is also hoping to secure lower borrowing costs for the potential three-year loan
A consortium led by Hong Kong private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners is seeking to refinance a HK$14.4 billion (approximately US$1.8 billion) loan for its portfolio of shopping malls in Hong Kong. T
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New studies suggest next-gen family offices to take on more risk, debt, and alternatives, with 41% eyeing private equity/venture capital
According to new studies, the next generation of family office leaders is likely to use more debt, invest in more alternatives, and focus on different philanthropies. Specifically, 41% of Gen Z and mi
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Blackstone's core businesses were impacted by rising interest rates, with a 49% decline in asset sale gains from its private equity division.
Blackstone's core businesses were impacted by rising interest rates, with a 49% decline in asset sale gains from its private equity division.
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South Korea's government won a tax refund lawsuit against hedge fund Lone Star Funds, involving $127 million.
The South Korean government and Seoul have won a tax refund lawsuit against U.S. private equity firm Lone Star Funds, involving 168.2 billion Korean Won (approximately $127 million). The Seoul High Co
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Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has restarted plans to sell consumer intelligence provider J.D. Power, aiming to capitalize on the rebound in technology deals.
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has restarted plans to sell consumer intelligence provider J.D. Power, aiming to capitalize on the rebound in technology deals.
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Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
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NYC Pension Head Slams Private Equity Firms for Attempting to Bill for Private Jet Usage
New York City pension officials have criticized private equity firms for attempting to expense private jet usage, noting a steady increase in management fees, the Financial Times reported.
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Advantage Partners is preparing to launch Japan's first large-scale forestry fund as early as this spring, aiming to consolidate forest resources and generate returns through timber, biomass, and carbon credits.
Advantage Partners is preparing to launch Japan's first large-scale forestry fund as early as this spring, aiming to consolidate forest resources and generate returns through timber, biomass, and carb
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Unilever Agrees to Sell Welly Bandage Business to Private-Equity Firm
Unilever has reached an agreement to sell its Welly bandage business to Forward Consumer Partners. The private-equity firm is acquiring the company, known for its colorful bandages, and plans to bring
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Swiss private equity firm Partners Group blocks hedge funds from investing in its troubled companies
Partners Group Holding AG, a Swiss private equity firm, is blocking hedge funds from investing in some of its distressed companies to prevent them from disrupting its efforts to refinance approximatel
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Moody's: IPO Market Slump Prompts Private Equity Firms to Pay Dividends to Investors via Debt Markets, EMEA Region May See Another €41 Billion in Debt
Moody's Ratings states that private equity firms are increasingly returning cash to investors through debt-funded dividend recaps, due to a continued slump in IPOs and company sales. Moody's expects p
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General Atlantic plans early 2027 IPO
Private capital group General Atlantic plans an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2027, seeking a valuation of up to $10 billion. The move aims to fund an ambitious expansion plan to keep pace wi
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The Wall Street Journal: Private equity industry faces higher interest rate challenges, with smaller firms already seeing staff departures.
The private equity industry is grappling with the challenges of higher interest rates, with smaller firms already feeling the impact, characterized by slower exits leading to diminished return expecta
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Bloomberg: Private equity firms have €41 billion of headroom to pay out dividends via dividend recaps.
Bloomberg: Private equity firms have €41 billion of headroom to pay out dividends via dividend recaps.
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Report: Asian Family Offices Shifting Investments Towards Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Alternative Investments
According to SCMP Business, Sueann Yeo, Managing Director and Head of Global Wealth Solutions, Asia Pacific at EQT, stated that second and third-generation leaders of Asian family offices are shifting
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AustralianSuper to more than double private equity investment in Asia, focusing on Japan, India, and South Korea
AustralianSuper to more than double private equity investment in Asia, focusing on Japan, India, and South Korea
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Citi to cut investment banking analyst program to two years to accelerate junior banker promotions
The move aims to stave off poaching of young workers by private equity firms amid a heated hiring war, according to the Financial Times.
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