KKR to buy chemical maker Chase in $1.3bn deal

KKR to buy chemical maker Chase in $1.3bn deal

KKR & Co said on Friday it would buy chemical maker Chase in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.3 billion including debt, to help the private equity firm bolster its holdings in the chemical specialty sector.  Under the deal terms, KKR will buy all outstanding...
CVC raises €26bn for its ninth Europe/Americas Private Equity Fund

CVC raises €26bn for its ninth Europe/Americas Private Equity Fund

CVC is pleased to announce the successful close of CVC Capital Partners IX (“Fund IX”) at €26 billion, exceeding its €25bn target. Its predecessor, CVC Capital Partners VIII, was raised in 2020 and closed at € 22.3bn. CVC launched Fund IX in January 2023 and has...
Onex Shoots for $750m With Launch of Transportation Fund

Onex Shoots for $750m With Launch of Transportation Fund

Onex Corp. is seeking $750m for a new fund dedicated to transportation investments, people familiar with the matter said, a test of its ability to raise money in a tough climate for private equity. The Toronto-based firm has hired eight people for the fund, led by Wes...