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It’s Friday! Here’s the week’s biggest private equity news and insights! In this week's edition...Blackstone’s 2025 IPO plans, Mubadala’s $8.7bn all-cash deal, Grifols’ tumbling shares following abandoned takeover bid #thecarveout #privateequity #privateequitywire

PE-led consortium eyes $7bn-plus ESR Group buyout - https://lnkd.in/eDSvNPs9 TOP STORY: A consortium led by private investment firms Starwood Capital Group and Warburg Pincus is working to finalise a deal to take ESR Group private, valuing the Hong Kong-listed real estate fund manager at over $7bn, according to a report by Reuters.

Is your Private Equity fund ready to unlock growth? Join us next week for a must-attend webinar, hosted in partnership with FIS®, to explore how to stay competitive and scale effectively in today’s market. What’s on the agenda? 🔷 The drivers of a competitive and demanding market for GPs 🔷 Why strong fund operations are essential for growth 🔷 Building the right tech stack to retain investment and reduce costs 🔷 Leveraging AI and APIs to transform the fund lifecycle 📅 Date: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 🕒 Time: 3pm GMT / 10am EST Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and gain practical insights to drive your fund’s success. 💡 Bonus: Download our exclusive report to discover how innovative technology is becoming a competitive edge in private markets. Learn how to overcome operational challenges, tackle diversification, and meet evolving demands. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQMcT67t 🔗 Download the report: https://lnkd.in/eQMcT67t #PrivateEquity #Webinar #FundOperations #GPs #Innovation FIS

BlackRock closing in on $12bn deal for credit firm HPS Investment Partners - https://lnkd.in/eAan8Bxt TOP STORY: BlackRock has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire private credit manager HPS Investment Partners for approximately $12bn, which, if finalised, would represent a substantial premium over the firm's estimated $10bn post-IPO valuation, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Our upcoming webinar 'Year-end review: Mapping the regulatory landscape in private markets' is taking place in two weeks! Join us as we deep-dive into mapping the regulatory landscape within the private markets space. Hear from these expert speakers as we: ✅ Look at the key regulatory developments through 2024 ✅ See how diversifying investor bases and fund structures have fuelled regulatory complexity ✅ Look ahead at expected developments for 2025 ✅ How firms are preparing to navigate complexity – spotlight on AI Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/ePCQkSCT

[NEW REPORT] The PE secondary market is breaking records, currently on track to reach up to $150bn in sales through 2024 according to a Financial Times report from October. Two big questions present themselves: How long will favourable market conditions last? And are fund managers equipped for the complexity that comes with this growth? This report digs deeper into both these questions, featuring contributions from top-tier secondary GPs and LPs. Download our latest report here: https://lnkd.in/eAyENWTc SS&C Technologies

CVC explores sale of drug maker Recordati, says rival CEO - https://lnkd.in/esRXmnKP TOP STORY: CVC Capital Partners, the majority shareholder of Italy's pharmaceutical group Recordati, has reportedly initiated discussions with other Italian drugmakers regarding a potential sale, according to a report by Reuters citing Sergio Dompe, CEO of rival firm Dompé Farmaceutica.

Is your Private Equity fund ready to unlock growth? Join us next week for an insightful webinar, hosted in partnership with FIS®. What’s on the agenda? 🔷 The drivers of a competitive and demanding market for GPs 🔷 Why strong fund operations are essential for growth 🔷 Building the right tech stack to retain investment and reduce costs 🔷 Leveraging AI and APIs to transform the fund lifecycle 📅 Date: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 🕒 Time: 3pm GMT/10am EST Don’t miss your chance to hear from industry leaders and walk away with actionable insights! 💡Download our report to explore how innovative technology is becoming a competitive advantage in private markets. Discover insights into tackling the operational challenges of diversification and driving growth by meeting evolving demands. 🔗 Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eQMcT67t 🔗 Download the report: https://lnkd.in/eQMcT67t #PrivateEquity #Webinar #FundOperations #GPs #Innovation FIS FIS

Mubadala to acquire Canada’s CI Financial in $8.7bn all-cash deal - https://lnkd.in/eJN6rxCQ TOP STORY: Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management arm of Mubadala Investment Company, has agreed to take CI Financial private in a CAD12.1bn ($8.66bn) all-cash deal, including debt, the Canadian asset and wealth manager announced on Monday.