Blackstone strikes $600m deal with Aligned Data Centers

Blackstone strikes $600m deal with Aligned Data Centers

Private equity giant Blackstone Inc. has struck a more than half-billion-dollar deal with a DFW firm, signaling more could be to come with their business relationship. Blackstone (NYSE: BX) provided a $600 million loan to Plano-based Aligned Data Centers LLC to...
Inflexion closes minority fund at record £1.75bn

Inflexion closes minority fund at record £1.75bn

European mid-market private equity firm Inflexion has closed the Inflexion Partnership Capital Fund III at its £1.75bn hard cap, making it the largest dedicated minority fund in Europe and 75% larger than its £1bn predecessor fund.  According to a press release, the...
KKR launches $3 bn public takeover offer for Encavis

KKR launches $3 bn public takeover offer for Encavis

Private equity firm KKR has launched a 2.8 billion-euro ($3.06 billion) takeover offer for German electricity and energy producer Encavis, the company said on Thursday. Elbe Bidco, an investment vehicle owned by KKR is to offer a cash consideration of 17.50 euros...