Why did Blackrock just spend billions on a data company? July 1, 2024 Blackrock revealed this morning it would be spending £2.6bn in cash on Preqin, a private markets analytics and research provider. Why?
Legal & General launches new fund to funnel £400m into private UK businesses July 1, 2024 Legal & General said the plans would help boost the economy and its bottom line.
TDR Capital seeks £2.5bn-plus sale of training business BPP June 30, 2024 British private equity giant TDR Capital is reportedly planning a £2.5bn-plus sale of professional training course business BPP.
Blackstone checks in at Village Hotels as takeover announced June 26, 2024 US private equity giant Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Village Hotels, it has been announced.
Apax Global Alpha launches ‘flexible’ capital allocation framework and kicks off buyback June 26, 2024 Private equity investment trust Apax Global Alpha has unveiled a new capital allocation framework and kicked off a share buyback programme to take advantage of "wide discounts", also announcing the retirement of its long-serving chair.
Magners Cider maker C&C pushed to go private by activist investor June 24, 2024 Magners Cider maker C&C Group has been targeted by activist investor Engine Capital, demanding a strategic review process that could lead to the business falling into private hands.
Double glazing giant Everest owed over £30m as it crashed into administration June 24, 2024 Double glazing giant Everest owed more than £30m when it crashed into administration earlier this year, it has been revealed.
Prospective Everton buyers back £160m software PE fund June 20, 2024 The prospective buyers of Everton Football Club have backed a $200m (£157.7m) private equity fund investing in European software Companies.
‘An encouraging signal’: Private equity nerves settle as Labour sets limit on tax raid June 18, 2024 A Labour government will allow private equity dealmakers to continue to benefit from a lower tax treatment on profits when their own cash is at risk, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has suggested.
RSK Group: Environmental consultancy giant secures £500m investment June 17, 2024 Environmental consultancy RSK Group, which has a turnover of more than £1bn, has secured a £500m investment.