EQT eyes £2.2bn deal for London-listed Keywords Studios

EQT eyes £2.2bn deal for London-listed Keywords Studios

European private equity major EQT is in advanced talks with video game services company Keywords Studios over a potential acquisition of the company for £2.2bn, a deal Keywords has indicated it would be “minded’ to accept. EQT’s potential offer of £25.50 per share for...
Carlyle closes fifth Japanese buyout fund at $2.8bn

Carlyle closes fifth Japanese buyout fund at $2.8bn

Private equity giant Carlyle has closed its fifth Japanese buyout fund, Carlyle Japan Partners V, with a total of $2.8bn in commitments. Carlyle Japan Partners V attracted both domestic and international investors. The fund will target upper middle-market...