Sportradar valued at nearly $8bn in U.S. market debut

Sportradar valued at nearly $8bn in U.S. market debut

Switzerland-based sports data provider Sportradar Group AG’s shares opened flat in their market debut on Tuesday, valuing the company at nearly $8bn. The sports-betting and data firm took the IPO route to go public after abandoning plans for a merger with a special...
Blackstone in talks to acquire Dubai-based VFS Global for $1bn

Blackstone in talks to acquire Dubai-based VFS Global for $1bn

US-based alternative investment management company Blackstone is in advanced talks to acquire Dubai-headquartered VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing company, for $1.2bn, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Founded in India, VFS Global is a...
Brookfield Seeks Up to $15bn for Next Private Equity Fund

Brookfield Seeks Up to $15bn for Next Private Equity Fund

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is seeking to raise $12bn to $15bn for its third flagship private equity fund after making a string of acquisitions, according to people familiar with the matter. The Toronto-based firm is expected to start fundraising later this month...
Private Equity Firm Antin, Holders Seek $650M in Paris IPO

Private Equity Firm Antin, Holders Seek $650M in Paris IPO

French investment company Antin Infrastructure Partners will float its shares at a price range between 20 and 24 euros in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), the company said on Wednesday. The IPO involves a capital increase of about 350 million euros ($416...