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Nielsen's Private Ownership: Creator Economy Focus, Transparency Concerns for Media
CFO Jessica Holscott led Nielsen's transition to private ownership, enabling investment in digital content measurement and reducing public financial reporting.
Warburg Pincus Raises Ingenia Bid to $5.25/Share; INA Jumps 6.67%
Private equity firm escalates takeover offer for Australian communities operator to $2.14 billion, third increase in bidding war
Warburg Pincus Raises Ingenia Bid to $5.25 a Share, but Peet Deal Is a Sticking Point
The private equity firm's $2.14 billion offer for the Australian residential landlord carries a condition: Ingenia must abandon its proposed acquisition of Peet Limited.
Blackstone's Private Equity Chief Baratta Exits After 28 Years
Joseph Baratta, head of private equity strategies and a key dealmaker at Blackstone, is in talks to leave by year-end, marking another senior departure from the firm
L Catterton Backs Hyrox Founders in $700M Majority Stake Acquisition
Private equity consortium values fitness-racing brand at $700 million, returning control to co-founders Toetzke and Fürste as hybrid competition market accelerates
Tikehau Capital Pivots to Secondary Markets as PE Deal Flow Contracts
Tikehau Capital co-founder Antoine Flamarion cites shrinking primary market transactions and rising secondary market activity, a structural shift the French asset manager is embedding into its strategy.
Thoma Bravo Concedes 40 Terms in Proofpoint Refinancing
Lenders including BlackRock and Invesco extracted tighter borrowing limits and enhanced oversight in a $5 billion debt extension, signaling a structural shift in private equity financing dynamics.
Aggreko IPO Valuation Gap Widens to $8 Billion—Structural Demand Case Hinges on Filing
Private equity owners TDR Capital and I Squared Capital are pursuing a New York listing for the temporary power company at up to $20 billion, but the valuation rests on proof of permanently expanded addressable market.
PE's Exit Crisis: 33,575 Unsold Companies Lock Up Limited Partner Cash
Private equity's portfolio backlog doubled to 33,575 companies in a decade, blocking distributions to pension funds and endowments while delaying carried-interest payouts to Apollo, Blackstone, KKR and Carlyle
Ridgeview Tables £545M Bid for Pinewood After Apax Deal Collapses
San Francisco PE firm proposes to acquire the UK dealership software maker at 448p per share, a 43% premium to late-July close, with board support signaled
Private Equity's Celebrity Moment Won't Fix Its Exit Problem
A-list paparazzi shots are giving buyout firms good press, but a yearslong exit slowdown and fundraising slump remain the real story.
Apollo's $7.7B EasyJet Deal Puts Jet2 in Private Equity Crosshairs
S&P placed EasyJet on credit watch negative after Apollo Global Management secured its takeover, with analysts eyeing rival Jet2 as a prime acquisition target.
Blackstone Nears Deal for 25 Percent Stake in Air Canada's Aeroplan at C$2.5 Billion Valuation
Blackstone and Canadian pension funds are reportedly close to acquiring a combined 25 percent stake in Aeroplan, giving Air Canada capital to fund fleet upgrades and cabin renovations.
SpaceX's Starship: What the Next Orbital Test Means for a $180B Valuation
A clean orbital flight test is the single clearest catalyst for SpaceX's $180 billion valuation—and the next one will tell investors whether that number holds.
IMAX Draws Buyout Interest as Premium Theater Tech Commands Higher Margins
The company's proprietary projection systems and asset-light licensing model attract private equity and media conglomerates during box office recovery
NFL Flag Football Scores HUGE Investment — Here's Why It's a Game Changer
The NFL's new flag football league secures backing from financial heavyweights like Ariel Capital and Silver Lake, signaling a massive play for global expansion and future revenue streams beyond the gridiron.