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Long heralded as the final frontier for private-equity value creation, the middle-market is now also a capital draw for protection against macro instability, bringing in a wider group of investors. It provides access to non-cyclical industries, less exposed to the AI disruption and energy shocks that are upending the global economy.
TOP STORY: A consortium led by Blackstone has agreed to invest $3.1bn in Mitsubishi Corporation’s interest in the LNG Canada project, expanding the alternative asset manager’s exposure to large-scale energy infrastructure, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
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In Alternative Views, Private Equity Wire® goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on private markets. In this episode, we discuss co-investments with Jeffrey Reals, managing director at Sagard Private Equity Solutions.
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Clayton Dubilier & Rice has teamed up with GTCR to pursue a take-private of Global Payments, which has an enterprise value of approximately $40bn, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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US Senate Democrats plan to investigate private equity’s impact on healthcare, housing and other essential costs if they regain control of the chamber in next week’s midterm elections, according to a report by Reuters.
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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has raised approximately $20bn for its latest flagship private equity fund within six months of launching fundraising, putting the US buyout firm on course towards its $26bn target, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: This year’s military conflicts have caused disruption across energy markets, both challenging and reinforcing the investment case for fossil fuels. Infrastructure investors now need to separate the long-term trends from the short-term fluctuations.
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Universal Music Group has held preliminary discussions with private equity firms including Apollo Global Management, TPG and Blackstone over a potential take-private transaction, although the talks have not progressed into a formal sale process, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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In Alternative Views, Private Equity Wire® goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on private markets. In this episode, we discuss the priorities of family offices with Robin Lauber, co-founder of Infinitas Capital.
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Bain Capital is set to retain its approximately 40% stake in Surgery Partners as US healthcare operator Bon Secours Mercy Health nears a takeover of the surgical care provider at an enterprise valuation of around $6bn, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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