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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NNPCโ€™s stake in Dangote refinery secures national interest โ€“ Reps

The Nigerian House of Representatives asserts that the NNPC's equity stake in the Dangote refinery enhances national interest and accountability in Africa's largest industrial project.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Private Equity in a 'Darwinian Phase': Which Funds Are Facing Extinction

The private equity sector is entering a 'survival of the fittest' phase, with many smaller funds at risk of extinction due to low returns and difficulty in capital raising.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"12 is the new 5": why the bar is set higher when attracting investments to Argentina

Argentina faces increased expectations and challenges in attracting foreign investment amid a global resurgence in private capital interest.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI raises concerns over the collapse of software companies... fears of 'bad debt transfer' from private credit funds

Concerns are rising in the U.S. and European markets that software companies may collapse due to AI threats, leading to fears of 'bad debt transfer' within private credit funds associated with these businesses.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Patria zeroes participation in Smart Fit in a R$ 890 million operation

Patria Investimentos has fully divested its stake in the Smart Fit gym chain in a deal worth R$ 890 million.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Crisis Warning: The situation resembles the time before the global financial crisis

Former PIMCO chairman Mohamed El-Erian warns that recent developments in private equity lending are reminiscent of the period leading up to the major financial crisis.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women's health receives 6% of private investment, says World Economic Forum

A report from the World Economic Forum indicates that women's health receives a mere 6% of total private investment in the health sector over the period from 2020 to 2025.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Car dealership tycoon ousted from his Kent company in โ€˜coupโ€™, high court hears

A multimillionaire used-car salesman, Peter Waddell, claims he was ousted from his role as CEO of Big Motoring World following a conspiracy involving business rivals and private equity investors, amid allegations of misconduct.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Private Equity: How Jared Kushner Increases His Wealth

Jared Kushner's financial firm capitalizes on global connections made during his time working with Donald Trump, despite being criticized by investment committees.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Platinum Turns Gold with Urbaser: How It Achieved 2.5 Billion in Capital Gains in the Largest Private Equity Operation

Platinum Equity has reportedly generated โ‚ฌ2.5 billion in capital gains from its sale of Urbaser, marking a significant milestone in private equity operations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Blackstone and EQT buy Urbaser for 5.6 billion in the largest private equity deal

Blackstone and EQT have purchased Urbaser for 5.6 billion euros, marking the largest private equity transaction in Spain.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bain & Company: The global mergers and acquisitions market will remain dynamic in 2026

The global mergers and acquisitions market is expected to maintain its momentum into 2026 following a significant recovery in 2025, according to Bain & Company's Global M&A Report.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mugunghwa Trust's 150 billion won deficit spreads across the industry... Dramatic increase in net losses for 14 real estate trusts

A controversy surrounding a 150 billion won loan deficit involving Mugunghwa Trust is escalating within the securities and private equity sectors in South Korea.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweล‚ Bajorek, President of Velvet Care: We Want to Compete for Germany and Other Markets

Paweล‚ Bajorek discusses Velvet Care's unique investment journey and ambitions to expand into the German market and beyond, highlighting past management buyouts and new investment from Swiss private equity firm Partners Group.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Investindustrial grows in healthcare

Investindustrial, an Italian private equity firm founded by Andrea Bonomi, expands its portfolio by acquiring Proveris Scientific, a leading provider of software and lab solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Large Laundries: Not even the towel belongs to the hotel

Large laundries not only clean but also rent linen for hotels like Hilton, with private equity playing a significant role in shaping industry giants.

Jan 8 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

Push to Audit Private Equity and Venture Capital Falters Under Trump

Efforts to increase transparency and accountability in private equity and venture capital have stalled during the Trump administration.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chevron divides the skin on Lukoil. It is worth 22 billion dollars

Chevron and the private equity fund Quantum Capital Group have proposed to acquire all international assets of Lukoil, valued at $22 billion, which includes production facilities, refineries, fuel storage, and over 2,000 gas stations across multiple regions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Blackstone now has a green light to sell its shares in Cirsa

Blackstone is now free to sell its 78.4% stake in the gambling company Cirsa, following the expiration of its lock-up period, allowing it to cash out from next Monday.

Jan 4 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Real Estate: Private Equity, the Other Way to Invest Wisely in Property

This article discusses private equity as a medium-term investment alternative for diversifying real estate portfolios.

Jan 1 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

MidEuropa acquires Optika Anda, plans expansion in the region

MidEuropa, a private equity firm focused on Central Europe, has announced the acquisition of Optika Anda, leading Croatian optics chain, with plans for regional expansion following regulatory approval expected by mid-2026.

Dec 30 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Gemini Pharmacy Network Has New Owners. Warburg Pincus Exits Poland After a Decade

After ten years in Poland, the American private equity fund Warburg Pincus has sold its investment in the Gemini pharmacy network, marking a significant transaction in the retail drug distribution sector, which has been hindered by new regulations.

Dec 29 โ€ข 15:26 UTC

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