Private Equity News
HSBC Sells $25B Australian Mortgage Book to Blackstone at Minimal Loss in Asia-Pivot Move
HSBC agreed to sell its $25 billion Australian home loan portfolio to Blackstone at a loss under $100M, freeing capital for its Asia wealth management pivot and marking one of Australia's largest mortgage book disposals.
Aug 1, 2026
๐ฏ๐ต JapanWealth Enhancement Plants Flag in Alabama; Merit Acquires $502M RIA in US Wealth Management M&A Wave
Wealth Enhancement plants Alabama flag; Merit acquires $502M Maryland RIA in US wealth management M&A surge
Aug 1, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENAEU Approves Saudi PIF's $55 Billion Acquisition of Electronic Arts Under Subsidy Rules
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and a consortium have secured European Union approval for a $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts
Jul 31, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomFIFA Adviser Defends $20bn Commercial Plan as Backlash Grows Over World Cup Monetisation
Greg Maffei defended FIFA's $20 billion commercial capital plan amid intensifying backlash from football stakeholders, arguing that private investment in commercial rights does not mean selling the World Cup tournament itself.
Jul 31, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomAI Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Seeks Capital After Suffering Losses in AI Market Rout
Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness hedge fund held talks with existing investors and lenders following performance challenges in the AI market correction
Jul 31, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilChrysCapital Acquires 70.68% Controlling Stake in Novartis India in Landmark Pharma Deal
Private equity firm ChrysCapital has acquired a 70.68% controlling stake in Novartis India Limited
Jul 30, 2026
๐ฉ๐ช GermanyGerresheimer Divests Centor and Primary Packaging Plastics to Apax Partners in Strategic Refocus
Gerresheimer AG is divesting its Centor unit and global Primary Packaging Plastics business to Apax Partners funds in a strategic portfolio reshaping toward glass and medical devices
Jul 29, 2026
๐จ๐ฆ CanadaSurge Copper Renews Board With Project Finance and Strategic Transaction Expertise for Ootsa Development
Surge Copper Corp. announced board renewal with eight director nominees, adding expertise in mine development, Indigenous relations, project finance, and strategic transactions
Jul 29, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomFIFA Plans Stake Sale in $20 Billion Commercial Vehicle to Monetise World Cup Success
FIFA plans to sell a stake in a new commercial vehicle valued at $20 billion, seeking to monetise the success of this summer's FIFA World Cup
Jul 29, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesSpaceX Private Share Decline Reminds Retail Investors That Pre-IPO Exposure Carries Unique Liquidity and Valuation Risks
SpaceX shares in secondary private markets declined, serving as a reminder that pre-IPO tech investments carry valuation and liquidity risks absent in public market equities
Jul 28, 2026
๐ฏ๐ต JapanKakaku.com Acquisition Battle Heats Up as Bain Capital and LY Corp Compete for Japan's Leading Price Comparison Platform
Kakaku.com, Japan's dominant price comparison and restaurant review platform, is at the center of a competitive acquisition process involving Bain Capital and LY Corp (formerly LINE Yahoo)
Jul 28, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomWynnchurch Capital to Acquire Luxfer Holdings for $462.7 Million in All-Cash Take-Private Deal
Wynnchurch Capital agreed to acquire Luxfer Holdings (NYSE: LXFR) for $462.7 million in an all-cash transaction that will take the UK specialty materials company private
Jul 28, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENAGlobal M&A Hits Record $3.28 Trillion in H1 2026, Surpassing 2021 Peak as Mega-Deals Surge 125%
Global M&A volume reached $3.28 trillion in H1 2026, up 48% year-on-year and surpassing the previous first-half record set in 2021
Jul 28, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaTVS Motor Raises Stake in TVS Credit to 85.15% With โน711 Crore Acquisition Ahead of Possible Carve-Out
TVS Motor acquired an additional 4.39% stake in TVS Credit Services for โน711 crore, lifting its holding to 85.15%
Jul 28, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomAsian Private Credit Hits 12-Year Fundraising Low as Bankruptcy Fears Drive Capital to US Managers
Asian private credit fundraising sank to a 12-year low in the first half, with only five Asia-based funds completing closes
Jul 26, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomBlackstone, KKR and Brookfield Acquire Kuwait Pipeline Stake in $16 Billion Deal
Private equity giants Blackstone, KKR, and Brookfield have taken a combined stake in Kuwait's oil pipeline infrastructure in a $16 billion transaction; The deal is one of the largest infrastructure acquisitions in the Middle East, reflecting private capital's appetite for Gulf e
Jul 26, 2026
๐ GlobalPE Founder Pleads Guilty to $50M Investor Fraud After New Hampshire Governor Run
A private equity firm founder and former Republican New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of more than $50 million
Jul 25, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesSiris Capital Retains EQ Retirement Solutions Amid Bullish Private Equity Acquisition Interest
Private equity firm Siris Capital has decided to retain EQ Retirement Solutions following acquisition interest, signaling Siris's bullish view on the retirement services sector amid growing demand for institutional retirement plan management.
Jul 25, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeTemasek Targets European and Middle East Defence Deals as NATO Military Spending Accelerates
Temasek, Singapore's S$410 billion sovereign wealth fund, is actively targeting defence deals in Europe and the Middle East as military spending surges across both regions
Jul 25, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesApollo Global Management Expands Pacific Northwest Footprint with Major Regional Acquisition
Apollo Global Management APO completed a major acquisition to expand its Pacific Northwest operational footprint
Jul 24, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesBlackstone (BX) Q2 Distributable EPS of $1.50 Beats Estimates as Private Markets Platform Scales
Blackstone reported Q2 distributable EPS of $1.50, beating consensus estimates as fee-related earnings grew.
Jul 24, 2026
๐ฆ๐บ AustraliaChargrill Charlie's Eyes National Expansion Backed by Big Chicken PE in Australia's Chicken Wars
Chargrill Charlie's chicken chain, backed by Big Chicken private equity, is scaling up amid Australia's highly competitive quick-service restaurant sector
Jul 23, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesPenske Automotive (PAG) Shares Surge on $210 Per Share Acquisition Offer
Penske Automotive receives a $210/share acquisition offer, sending shares surging as buyers recognize the scarcity premium of its national-scale franchise dealership network spanning Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes brands.
Jul 23, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeTemasek-Backed Property Firms' Mega-Merger Talks Stall on Valuation Concerns
Merger talks between two major Temasek-backed property asset managers have stalled on concerns, leaving both platforms sub-scale versus global real estate peers.
Jul 23, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeAsia-Pacific Sports M&A Hits Record as Wealthy Investors Swap Sponsorships for Ownership Stakes
Asia-Pacific sports M&A activity reached a record high as high-net-worth investors shifted from brand sponsorships to direct ownership stakes in franchises, with Temasek viewing sports as an emerging theme.
Jul 23, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomEasyjet Shares Plummet as EU Probe Threat Clouds Apollo's $14-Plus Takeover Bid
Easyjet shares fell sharply after reports the EU was preparing a probe into airline ownership structures, potentially blocking Apollo's takeover
Jul 22, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesUtz Brands Surges 89% as Intersnack's $2.9 Billion Take-Private Deal Lands $14.25-Per-Share Bid
Utz Brands (UTZ) closed up 88.72% to $14.06 after Intersnack announced a $2.9 billion all-cash take-private agreement at $14.25 per share
Jul 22, 2026
๐ GlobalKKR-Managed Commercial Real Estate Lender Explores Merger or Sale Options
A KKR-managed commercial real estate lender is exploring strategic alternatives including merger or sale after operating at a loss.
Jul 22, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENAMGX, AIP and BlackRock's GIP Complete $40 Billion Acquisition of Aligned Data Centres
AIP, MGX, and BlackRock's GIP closed a $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centres from Macquarie Asset Management, marking one of the largest AI infrastructure deals globally.
Jul 21, 2026
๐จ๐ฆ CanadaAndreessen Horowitz Adds Defense and Space Investor to Expand American Dynamism Team
Andreessen Horowitz added military veteran and defense investor Connor Love to its American Dynamism team focused on defense and space startups.
Jul 21, 2026