Carlyle eyes $325m from IPO of Saudi Domino’s Pizza operator

Carlyle eyes $325m from IPO of Saudi Domino’s Pizza operator

The Saudi initial public offering of the Middle East Domino’s Pizza franchise has received orders for all shares on offer within hours of opening its books, according to people familiar with the matter. Alamar Foods’ order book is fully covered, the people said,...
Waste sector ‘attracting attention’ of private equity firms

Waste sector ‘attracting attention’ of private equity firms

The waste sector’s growing importance in the climate debate and rising environmental, social and governance (ESG) budgets are fuelling continuing interest from private equity firms, experts suggest. Biffa recently became the latest large waste company to attract...
Yes Bank close to raising up to $1bn from Carlyle, Advent

Yes Bank close to raising up to $1bn from Carlyle, Advent

Yes Bank is in advanced stages of negotiations to close a $1bn equity fundraise from private equity firms Carlyle and Advent International, two people aware of the development said. The fundraising talks had been progressing slowly because of the asset reconstruction...
Pennsylvania Teachers Fund Pledges $350m for Private-Equity Deals

Pennsylvania Teachers Fund Pledges $350m for Private-Equity Deals

Pennsylvania’s largest public pension fund – the $75bn Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System – has approved commitments of up to $350m private infrastructure and growth equity investments, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal....