Asset managers in $300bn drive to build private lending funds

Asset managers in $300bn drive to build private lending funds

Asset managers are seeking to raise almost $300bn to plough into private lending deals with groups such as Goldman Sachs and Oaktree hoping to lure investors away from frothy public markets. Publicly traded debt and equity securities have surged in price this year...
Bain, Cinven Said to Team Up for $3.9 Billion Lonza Chemical Arm

Bain, Cinven Said to Team Up for $3.9 Billion Lonza Chemical Arm

Bain Capital and Cinven are joining forces to bid for Lonza Group AG’s specialty ingredients unit, according to people familiar with the matter, which could result in one of the largest European chemicals deals of the year. The private equity firms have teamed up in...
Canyon Bicycles Draws Takeover Interest From Carlyle, KKR

Canyon Bicycles Draws Takeover Interest From Carlyle, KKR

Canyon Bicycles GmbH has drawn takeover interest from private equity giants including Carlyle Group and KKR & Co., according to people familiar with the matter, as investors look to capitalize on renewed enthusiasm for one of Europe’s favorite pastimes. Koblenz,...