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Private Credit
European private credit broadens horizons, with wealth investing in focus
February 12, 2025Optimism ran high at the IPEM Wealth 2025 event in Cannes as the industry explored new fundraising avenues.Article
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Public-to-Private
Canadian pension fund BCI to acquire infrastructure investor at ~$1.3B valuation
February 6, 2025BBGI’s lower risk portfolio could be deemed safe haven in turbulent timesArticle
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LBO
Marshall Group nets debt backing €1.1B HSG buyout
February 6, 2025Banks led by HSBC and UBS are preparing a euro term loan financing to support HSG’s acquisition of Marshall Group, according to sources.Article
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Earnings
Blackstone hits dealmaking streak and AUM overtakes $1.1 trillion
January 30, 2025The firm’s notable AUM growth and significant capital deployments highlight a year of robust performance and market optimism.Article
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M&A
GP consolidation, insurance deals drive rise in financial services M&A
January 30, 2025The financial services sector saw its best M&A year since 2021, with significant activity in insurance and asset manager acquisitions fueling deal growth.Article
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Private Equity
US investor appetite drove up European PE dealmaking
January 22, 2025AI & machine learning taking center stage as a verticalArticle
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Private Credit
European private credit adjusts to muted M&A, competitive backdrop
January 17, 2025Europe’s private debt market participants face challenges due to sluggish M&A activity, but are adapting in response.Article
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2024 Wrapped
Europe inked fewer, but bigger, M&A deals in 2024
January 16, 2025European M&A saw a 3% decline in deal count but a 17% rise in deal sizes in 2024, driven by lower interest rates and the return of large transactions.Article
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Cross-Border Deals
The big 3: How Asia’s biggest markets will shape dealmaking in 2025
January 14, 2025Japan, China and India will continue to dominate the region’s major private market investment themes in the year aheadArticle
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Private Equity
Apollo adds $6B in infrastructure assets with Argo purchase
January 13, 2025The deal strengthens Apollo’s infrastructure footprint, adding 20 professionals and expanding its portfolio across North America.Article
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Outlook
VC fund distributions will rebound in 2025
January 8, 2025The impact on fundraising will likely be muted.Article
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2024 Wrapped
M&A 2024: Rebounding from rates and regulations
December 24, 2024With private equity deals regaining momentum and new FTC leadership on the horizon, the M&A market could continue to recover in 2025.Article
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Public-to-Private
Nordstrom goes private for $6.25B as B2C M&A recovers
December 23, 2024The Nordstrom family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool team up as business-to-consumer M&A activity rebounds, despite sector challenges.Article
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M&A
BNP Paribas agrees to $5.3B acquisition of AXA’s asset manager
December 23, 2024It is the third largest asset manager M&A deal this yearArticle
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2024 Wrapped
A look back at take-privates in 2024
December 18, 2024PE firms were opportunistic in Q2, going on a buying spree for undervalued public companies, but take privates will likely end the year even with 2023.Article
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Direct Lending
Access Group upsizes jumbo loan by £900M to support buy-and-build
December 17, 2024The financing is split between a £400 million add-on and a £500 million PIK tranche.Article
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Private Equity
Honeywell explores aerospace divestiture amid maintenance backlog
December 16, 2024As aerospace demand increases, Honeywell evaluates selling its aerospace unit following Elliott Investment Management’s push for strategic shifts.Article
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High-Yield Bond
2025 European HY Outlook: Strong returns amid firm technical, with eye on risks
December 16, 2024High yield bonds are set to remain well supported in 2025, but an increase in net supply and potential new global tariffs could weigh on credit spreads and balance sheets.Article
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