CVC proposes US$800m and US$1bn investment in Big 12

CVC proposes US$800m and US$1bn investment in Big 12

The Big 12 is reportedly considering welcoming private equity investment, as well as selling its naming rights to a title sponsor, according to several outlets in the US. CBS was first to report that the US college sports conference was in talks with CVC Capital...
Ares Explores Deal for Real Estate Investor GLP Capital Partners

Ares Explores Deal for Real Estate Investor GLP Capital Partners

Ares Management Corp. is exploring a potential deal for real estate investment firm GLP Capital Partners Ltd., which could rank as one of the biggest combinations in the alternative asset management industry in recent years, people with knowledge of the matter said....
KKR secures AUD$500m private credit loan for Perpetual acquisition

KKR secures AUD$500m private credit loan for Perpetual acquisition

KKR & Co has secured a private credit loan of approximately AUD500m ($331m) from Blackstone and Goldman Sachs Asset Management to help finance its purchase of Perpetual’s corporate trust unit, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites unnamed sources...
Wealthy Families Fuel $20bn Private Equity Buyout Wave

Wealthy Families Fuel $20bn Private Equity Buyout Wave

Thoma Bravo is reaching out to private credit lenders as it looks to secure approximately $3.5bn in new financing for its automated professional services provider, ConnectWise, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the...