by Sebastian | Nov 2, 2021 | News
Beverly Hills-based private equity firm Platinum Equity has agreed to sell sprinkler business Orbit Irrigation Products to Husqvarna Group in a transaction valued at $480m. In separate transactions, Platinum Equity also agreed to buy a pet accessory supplier and a...
by Sebastian | Nov 1, 2021 | News
A group of leading private equity investors has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, an international group of asset managers committed to supporting the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with global efforts to limit...
by Sebastian | Nov 1, 2021 | News
Apax Global Alpha Ltd said Monday the Apax X Fund has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New Jersey-headquartered public utility American Water Work Co’s Homeowner Services Group. Apax is a limited partner in the X Fund, and will invest EUR18 million in...
by Sebastian | Nov 1, 2021 | News
The market for secondhand stakes in private-markets assets is expected to hit a milestone this year, as strong investment performance has encouraged more institutional investors and fund managers to explore sales. Buyers and intermediaries say this year they expect...
by Sebastian | Oct 31, 2021 | News
Private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory is poised to generate a 60% internal rate of return from the sale of two Brazilian mining companies, benefiting from rising demand for metals used in electric-vehicle batteries, according to people familiar with the matter....