Blackstone makes $1.7bn bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom

Blackstone makes $1.7bn bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom

Blackstone launched a $1.74bn bid to take Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom private, including a tender offer for a per-share price of 6,060 yen, Infocom said on Tuesday. The tender offer will amount to 141.4 billion yen, Infocom said. The company’s...
Private Equity Buys Almost $15bn In Renewable Energy Big Time

Private Equity Buys Almost $15bn In Renewable Energy Big Time

The world is rapidly shifting towards clean renewable energy solutions, driven by their immense potential to mitigate climate change and achieve global net zero targets. Surprisingly, private equity firms are at the forefront of this trend, investing heavily in solar,...
Private Equity Firms Seek NFL Investment Amid $1.2tn War Chest

Private Equity Firms Seek NFL Investment Amid $1.2tn War Chest

The National Football League is an exclusive club, and for those looking to buy their way in, the price of a franchise has gotten so high it’s beyond the reach of ordinary billionaires. But now the league is set to change its rules and allow private equity firms,...