Blackstone, Carlyle mull $25bn bid for Novartis generics arm

Blackstone, Carlyle mull $25bn bid for Novartis generics arm

Two private equity giants are reportedly discussing launching a joint bid for the generics unit of pharma giant Novartis, according to reports. Blackstone and Carlyle Group have discussed teaming up to launch a bid for the Sandoz generics arm of the Swiss drugmaker...
Mercer collects over $4.8bn for new fund

Mercer collects over $4.8bn for new fund

Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan, announced today that it successfully raised Mercer Private Investment Partners VI, with...
Oaktree Closes Real Estate Debt Fund III at $3bn

Oaktree Closes Real Estate Debt Fund III at $3bn

Oaktree Capital Management has announced the successful final close of its third global real estate debt fund, Real Estate Debt Fund III, and its related vehicles. The fundraising, the largest ever for Oaktree’s Real Estate Debt strategy, concluded on December 15,...