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Inflexion’s Scott Dunn valued at GBP 121m in trade exit

Private equity firm Inflexion has agreed to sell UK-based luxury travel business Scott Dunn to Flight Centre, an Australia-listed travel agency, for an enterprise value of GBP 121m.

Inflexion to sell long-held Scott Dunn to Flight Centre after almost a decade in portfolio

UK private equity house Inflexion has agreed to sell luxury travel operator Scott Dunn to Australian listed travel agency Flight Centre after nine years of ownership. The post Inflexion to sell long-held Scott Dunn to Flight

CVC Capital eyes potential Aesop takeover, company could sell for £1.5bn

Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is reportedly eyeing a takeover of skincare brand Aesop in a deal which could value the business at up to £1.5bn. The post CVC Capital eyes potential Aesop takeover,

Stonepeak picks major Australian port as latest investment

Infrastructure and real assets investor Stonepeak has agreed a buyout of GeelongPort, the second largest port in the Australian state of Victoria. The post Stonepeak picks major Australian port as latest investment first appeared on

Blackbird Ventures closes Australia’s biggest VC fund on A$1bn

Australian venture capital major Blackbird Ventures has closed the country's biggest-ever VC fund by bringing in A$1bn at final close. The post Blackbird Ventures closes Australia’s biggest VC fund on A$1bn first appeared on AltAssets

K1 Investment Management to buy ELMO Software in $319m deal – report

K1 Investment Management, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, has reportedly bought Australia’s ELMO Software in a deal worth AUD 500m ($319m). The post K1 Investment Management to buy ELMO Software in $319m deal – report

GIC anchors Asia Pacific real assets giant ESR’s A$1bn-targeting logistics fundraise

Asia Pacific real asset management major ESR Group is more than half way to the its A$1bn target for its develop-to-core logistics fund after hitting an anchor close. The post GIC anchors Asia Pacific real

HarbourVest launches first Australian office amid region’s growing LP demand

HarbourVest Partners has opened its first office in Australia amid increased demand for alternatives from LPs and rich individuals in the region, the firm said. The post HarbourVest launches first Australian office amid region’s growing

Infra investment major DIF teams with Amber Infra for buyout of Australia’s Rail First

DIF Capital Partners has teamed with Amber Infrastructure Group to buy Australian rail freight leasing company Rail First from Anchorage Partners. The post Infra investment major DIF teams with Amber Infra for buyout of Australia’s

Nearmap shares surge as Thoma Bravo offers over $750m for Australian aerial mapping company

A $754m bid from buyout giant Thoma Bravo for Australian aerial imaging specialist Nearmap has sent the company's shares soaring following three years of steady decline. The post Nearmap shares surge as Thoma Bravo offers

Barings to boost real estate AUM to $53bn with Australian Altis buyout

Investment manager Barings has agreed to acquire 100% of Australian real estate firm Altis Property Partners. The post Barings to boost real estate AUM to $53bn with Australian Altis buyout first appeared on AltAssets Private

Asia-Pacific PE, VC, M&A jumps despite China deal activity slide

Asia Pacific private equity, venture capital, and M&A activity jumped almost 10% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year - although deal activity in the region remains choppy. The

KKR, ANZ talks for potential $3bn MYOB buyout are over

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has dropped talks with KKR for the potential A$4.5bn ($3.04bn) buyout of software firm MYOB. The post KKR, ANZ talks for potential $3bn MYOB buyout are over first appeared

KKR in talks with ANZ for MYOB divestment, deal said to be over A$4.5bn

KKR is in talks with the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group to divest software firm MYOB. Local media said the deal can be priced at over A$4.5bn ($3.04bn). The post KKR in talks with

Blackstone hires Mark Glengarry to expand credit business in Asia

Blackstone has hired Mark Glengarry from Anchorage Capital Group as head of Asia Pacific origination, Blackstone Credit (BXC). The post Blackstone hires Mark Glengarry to expand credit business in Asia first appeared on AltAssets Private

CVC ends potential A$20bn Brambles takeover discussion

CVC has walked away from a potential A$20bn Brambles takeover deal that was announced just a day ago. The post CVC ends potential A$20bn Brambles takeover discussion first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

CVC in talks for A$20bn Brambles takeover, potentially biggest PE deal in the country

Australian logistic company Brambles has confirmed that it is in talks with CVC Capital Partners for a potential takeover. The deal can lead the company to a A$20bn valuation according to earlier reports. The post

KKR makes USD 15bn approach for Ramsay Health Care

Private equity firm KKR has made a takeover bid for Ramsay Health Care, an Australia-listed hospital group which has nearly EUR 760m of EBITDA in European operations.

KKR files $14.8bn bid for Ramsay Health Care, would be biggest PE deal in Australian history if successful

Global buyout giant KKR has led a consortium to file a record $14.8bn bid for Australian hospital operator Ramsay Health Care, making it potentially the biggest private equity-backed buyout deal for an Australian company. The

BGH raises biggest-ever buyout fund by an Australian firm with A$3.6bn Fund II close

BGH Capital has closed the biggest-ever buyout fund raised by an Australian firm by collecting A$3.6bn ($2.62bn) for its sophomore investment vehicle. The post BGH raises biggest-ever buyout fund by an Australian firm with A$3.6bn

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