The Washington, DC-based investment firm is “well-positioned” to capitalise on dislocations in the current investment landscape with its predominantly US-based, services-focused portfolio and available capital ready for deployment.
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Carlyle eyes opportunistic, tariff-driven deals for $84B dry powder
The Washington, DC-based investment firm is “well-positioned” to capitalise on dislocations in the current investment landscape with its predominantly US-based, services-focused portfolio and available capital ready for deployment. Read here
Coinbase buys Deribit for $2.9B to grow crypto base
The largest publicly traded cryptocurrency platform is set to acquire the Dubai-based derivatives exchange in a deal that will allow the New York exchange to expand into the crypto options markets. Read here
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CoStar to buy property site Domain for $1.9B
The Virginia-headquartered global provider of commercial real estate information is set to acquire the Australian property listings platform in a bid to create a well-capitalised rival to News Corp’s REA. Read here
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Accenture to buy Yumemi to launch digital products
The global professional services company has agreed to acquire the Japanese digital services provider in a deal that will significantly enhance its capabilities to design and launch products for clients. Read here
Nestlé taps Rothschild for $5.6B sale of water unit
The Swiss food and beverage giant is preparing to launch a formal sale process for its global water business, amid interest from several private equity firms. Read here
Sunil Mittal in talks to buy $2B stake in Haier India
According to a report, the Bharti Airtel founder has teamed up with private equity firm Warburg Pincus in a bid to acquire a 49% stake in Haier Appliances (India). Read here
IHC and BlackRock set up $1B reinsurance company
One of Abu Dhabi’s most valuable listed companies has partnered with the world's biggest asset manager to launch the Middle East- and Asia-focused platform. Read here
LondonMetric acquires Urban Logistics for $925M
The British property company is set to buy the UK-based real estate investment trust in a cash and stock deal, creating one of the country's largest property groups. Read here
