Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A deals and analysis
Investindustrial's Next Move, SEC Retail Carry Proposals, and Gulf PE Expansion
Explore the latest private equity insights, featuring Investindustrial's strategic outlook, the SEC's retail fund carry proposal, and new Gulf market expansions.
Navigating the Governance Blind Spot in the Total Portfolio Approach for Institutional Funds
Discover why sovereign wealth and pension funds shifting from fixed asset-class targets to the Total Portfolio Approach face severe blind spots when managing private assets.
Investindustrial Focuses on Long-Term Succession and Geographic Expansion
Investindustrial tackles the dual strategic challenges of leadership succession planning and scaling its mid-market investments beyond Southern European roots.
3i Executives Argue Consumer Sector Remains Vital for Private Equity Growth
Pierre-Axel Botuha of 3i highlights that the vast scale of consumer spending ensures ongoing opportunities for growth and resilience, according to private equity insights.
Navigating the Complexities of Private Equity Co-Investments Amid Record Investor Demand
Investor appetite for private equity co-investments is at an all-time high, but executing a successful deal requires deep strategy and operational precision.
The Evolution of Private Equity Operating Partners Amid Economic Shifts
Private equity operating partners face mounting pressure amid economic uncertainty, AI disruption, and extended hold periods, demanding a refreshed skill set.
MiddleGround Capital Examines Operational Discipline Amid Tough Industrial Cycle
MiddleGround Capital's John Stewart highlights how a harsh economic climate for industrials is driving private equity firms to prioritize strict operational discipline.
Alaska Permanent Fund Writes Down 46 Alternative Funds Amid Impairment Surge
Alaska Permanent reports a 35% year-on-year increase in impaired private equity, private credit, and infrastructure vehicles, signaling valuation pressures.
European Pension Giants Shift Focus to Emerging Markets for Climate Investments
Discussions at Climate Week NYC reveal that European pension funds like PensionDanmark and PGGM are re-evaluating risk-return dynamics in emerging market climate projects.
Side Letter Analysis: CV Complications, Climate Capital, and Brookfield Exits
Recent private markets developments highlight growing complexities around continuation vehicle key person clauses, major US pension climate allocations, and Brookfield leadership shifts.
Private Equity's Thorny LP Incentivisation Dilemma: Navigating Fragmented Bonus Structures
Private equity's biggest limited partners face a complex landscape as bonus structures and incentivisation frameworks vary wildly across the global market.
Carlyle Shifts Private Equity Strategy Toward Carve-Outs Amid Fierce Competition
Carlyle is increasingly focusing on corporate carve-outs as private equity dealmaking becomes more competitive, according to co-head of Americas PE Steve Wise.
Private Equity LPs Modernize Key Person Clauses to Target True Performance Drivers
Limited partners are overhauling traditional key person clauses, looking past founder titles to identify the individuals truly driving fund performance.
Navigating the Climate Risk Catch-22 in Private Equity Portfolios
Institutional investors and private equity managers face a profound climate risk catch-22, caught between a lack of historical data and the danger of delayed action.
New Hampshire Retirement System Issues RFP for Investment Consultant
The New Hampshire Retirement System has launched a formal request for proposals seeking a qualified investment consultant, with a submission deadline set for October 7.
Blackstone Targets $8.5 Billion for New Energy Transition Fund to Capitalize on Market Growth
Blackstone is aiming to raise $8.5 billion for its latest energy transition fund, significantly scaling up from its previous $5.58 billion vintage closed last year.
EQT's Market Moves, Advent's $3B Strategy & Private Liquidity Lags
EQT's expansion highlights evolving dealmaking standards, as Advent targets $3 billion and late-stage private assets face growing liquidity lag challenges.
Number Crunch: AI-Driven Cyber Risks Fuel Escalating Costs and Deal Resilience Strategies
Recent data highlights how artificial intelligence is driving up cybersecurity costs and risks, forcing executives and investors to prioritize resilience in their portfolios.
The Convergence of Private Equity: Why Growth and Buyout Strategies Are Blurring
A changing macroeconomic environment is forcing general partners to blend minority growth strategies with buyout-style control and hands-on operational value creation.
Blackstone’s Schwarzman Champions US AI Strategy as ADIA and UK Policy Shifts Make Waves
Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman highlights massive US AI investment opportunities, while ADIA supports a Saudi LP-led deal and UK climate targets face scrutiny.