Splunk receives $1 bln investment from Silver Lake

Splunk receives $1 bln investment from Silver Lake

Splunk said on Tuesday that it had received $1bn in investment from private equity firm Silver Lake, triggering an 8% jump in shares of the data analytics software firm in premarket trading. Silver Lake will invest the amount in convertible notes and its chairman, Ken...
Buyout Group Nears $5.3bn Deal for China’s 51job

Buyout Group Nears $5.3bn Deal for China’s 51job

An investor group led by DCP Capital Partners agreed to take 51job Inc. private in a transaction valuing the Chinese recruitment firm at about $5.7bn. The consortium, which also includes buyout firm Ocean Link Partners and 51job co-founder and Chief Executive Officer...
GI Partners Closes $3.9bn Private Equity Fund VI

GI Partners Closes $3.9bn Private Equity Fund VI

GI Partners, a leading private investment firm, closed its private equity fund, GI Partners Fund VI, with $3.9bn in total commitments. The oversubscribed fund includes a broad group of global investors and surpassed its target of $3.25bn, as well as exceeded its prior...