Blackstone Nears About $5bn Deal for Advarra

Blackstone Nears About $5bn Deal for Advarra

Private equity firm Blackstone Inc. is nearing a deal to buy Advarra Inc. from Genstar Capital in a transaction that would value the drug-research services firm at about $5bn, according to a people with knowledge of the matter. A deal could be announced in the coming...
Countryside Properties (CSP) sees £1.5bn private equity offer

Countryside Properties (CSP) sees £1.5bn private equity offer

Countryside Properties (CSP) shares have surged 27% in opening trade on talk of a 295p per share offer, which values the British developer at £1.5bn. This offer is set to come from private equity company Inclusive Capital Partners (In-Cap), which has said it is...
Blackstone’s New Twist on Private Credit Will Open Up Billions

Blackstone’s New Twist on Private Credit Will Open Up Billions

Blackstone Inc. is testing a new way to bring in cash from rich Europeans. If it succeeds, the private equity powerhouse stands to draw billions to the fast-growing and risky world of private credit. Regulators last week approved Blackstone’s application to start a...