by Sebastian | Nov 24, 2020 | News
The world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, agreed to buy Aperio, a creator of tailored index strategies, from private equity firm Golden Gate Capital and Aperio employees for $1.05 billion in cash, according to a statement Monday. Sausalito, California-based Aperio...
by Sebastian | Nov 23, 2020 | News
Private equity firm ShawKwei & Partners is considering a sale of precision manufacturer Beyonics Technology Ltd., people with knowledge of the matter said. The buyout firm is working with investment bank Morgan Stanley to seek a buyer for the business, according...
by Sebastian | Nov 23, 2020 | News
A blank-check company backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc is looking to raise $250 million in a U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Monday. Spartan Acquisition Corp. II is aiming to sell 25 million units at $10 apiece, it said in a...
by Sebastian | Nov 23, 2020 | News, UKPEC
CBPE Capital has announced the final close of its latest fund, CBPE Capital Fund X. The oversubscribed fund surpassed its target of £525m and achieved its hard cap of £561 million in capital commitments. In a statement London-based CBPE said that the successful...
by Sebastian | Nov 23, 2020 | ITPEC, News
Milan-headquartered private equity firm Clessidra is preparing the launch of its fourth buyout fund before the end of the year, with a target of around €600m. Similar to its predecessor fund, the vehicle is generalist in terms of sector, but keeps its main focus on...
by Sebastian | Nov 23, 2020 | News
India’s online education startup Byju’s is said to be raising capital from investors including BlackRock Inc. and T. Rowe Price Group Inc. as demand for such classes skyrockets during the coronavirus pandemic. The round totaling about $200 million could close as early...