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Ohio P&F doubles down on private markets bet with $130M infra, credit moves

09/03/2025

The $20.16B Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund has committed up to $130M to its private markets portfolio, signaling a growing appetite for infrastructure and private credit investments. During the pension fund’s August investment meeting, the OP&F allocated $80M to the Meridiam Infrastructure North America Fund IV, a greenfield-focused, build-to-core strategy targeting a diversified portfolio of long-term contracted infrastructure projects

Nebraska eyes lower-middle-market buyout funds in 2026

09/03/2025

The $42.9B Nebraska Investment Council will increase exposure to lower-middle-market buyout funds in 2026, as it seeks out strategies that can outperform in “down, sideways, and late cycle markets.” According to recent investment meeting materials, NIC has earmarked $250M to $375M in private equity pacing for commitments to five to 10 funds next year. Ticket sizes will range from $25M

Lloyds’ PE arm LDC invests in Bespoke Kitchen Foods

09/02/2025

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has invested in UK-based vegetarian food producer Bespoke Kitchen Foods to support its growth plans. According to a joint statement, LDC will back Bespoke’s strategy to expand both organically and through acquisitions, with a focus on entering new segments such as high-street casual dining. Bespoke supplies its plant-based and vegetarian products

Apollo plans $5B push into sports investments

09/02/2025

Apollo Global Management is preparing to launch a $5 billion sports investment vehicle, marking its first permanent capital allocation dedicated to the sector. The New York-based private equity giant, with more than $800 billion in assets under management, has already been active in sports, including a £80 million ($107 million) loan to Premier League club Nottingham Forest earlier this year.

Apollo in early talks to acquire Costa from Coca-Cola

08/31/2025

Apollo Global Management has entered early discussions with Coca-Cola’s advisers about acquiring Costa Coffee, though no formal offers are expected for several weeks and Apollo may still walk away. Coca-Cola, which bought Costa in 2018 for more than $5 billion to strengthen its position in the global coffee market, is exploring divestment options as private equity interest emerges. KKR has

CapVest nears €10B acquisition of Stada

08/31/2025

CapVest Partners is close to acquiring German drugmaker Stada Arzneimittel AG in a deal worth about €10 billion ($11.7 billion) including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. If finalized, the transaction would end years of stalled sale attempts and mark one of the largest European private equity exits this year. The London-based buyout firm is finalizing negotiations with

Sycamore Partners completes $10B takeover of Walgreens

08/28/2025

Walgreens has officially completed its $10 billion acquisition by Sycamore Partners, marking the end of the company’s time as a publicly traded firm. Alongside the transaction, Walgreens announced that former Staples executive Mike Motz would take over as CEO, succeeding Tim Wentworth. Shareholders had approved the buyout last month, following the initial agreement in March. The company, which has been

Monarch Collective in talks for £55M stake in West Ham Women

08/28/2025

West Ham United are in advanced talks to sell a stake in their women’s team to Monarch Collective, the U.S.-based private equity fund dedicated to women’s sport. The proposed deal would see Monarch acquire up to 49% of the Women’s Super League club, valuing the side at about £55 million, according to The Guardian. Monarch Collective, co-founded by Kara Nortman

Balmoral Funds affiliate acquires Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition

08/27/2025

An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC, a leading provider of custom nutrition solutions for the pet, aquaculture, and livestock markets. The company will now operate under the Rangen brand. The deal includes Rangen, Ametza, Emmert, Oxy-Gon, Oxy-Gold, and Oxy-Block product lines, as well as proprietary premixes, ingredient blends, sourcing services, and all related operations. This

Private equity surges in Japan as firms embrace buyouts

08/27/2025

Japan’s take-private deals are on course to surpass last year’s record $40.3 billion, as companies increasingly embrace private equity amid pressure to boost returns and comply with Tokyo Stock Exchange reforms. Once dismissed as “vultures,” private equity firms are now welcomed as strategic partners as management teams consider delisting to revamp capital structures and address activist investor demands. Deal volume

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Ohio P&F doubles down on private markets bet with $130M infra, credit moves

09/03/2025

The $20.16B Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund has committed up to $130M to its private markets portfolio, signaling a growing appetite for infrastructure and private credit investments. During the pension fund’s August investment meeting, the OP&F allocated $80M to the Meridiam Infrastructure North America Fund IV, a greenfield-focused, build-to-core strategy targeting a diversified portfolio of long-term contracted infrastructure projects

Nebraska eyes lower-middle-market buyout funds in 2026

09/03/2025

The $42.9B Nebraska Investment Council will increase exposure to lower-middle-market buyout funds in 2026, as it seeks out strategies that can outperform in “down, sideways, and late cycle markets.” According to recent investment meeting materials, NIC has earmarked $250M to $375M in private equity pacing for commitments to five to 10 funds next year. Ticket sizes will range from $25M

Lloyds’ PE arm LDC invests in Bespoke Kitchen Foods

09/02/2025

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has invested in UK-based vegetarian food producer Bespoke Kitchen Foods to support its growth plans. According to a joint statement, LDC will back Bespoke’s strategy to expand both organically and through acquisitions, with a focus on entering new segments such as high-street casual dining. Bespoke supplies its plant-based and vegetarian products

Apollo plans $5B push into sports investments

09/02/2025

Apollo Global Management is preparing to launch a $5 billion sports investment vehicle, marking its first permanent capital allocation dedicated to the sector. The New York-based private equity giant, with more than $800 billion in assets under management, has already been active in sports, including a £80 million ($107 million) loan to Premier League club Nottingham Forest earlier this year.

Apollo in early talks to acquire Costa from Coca-Cola

08/31/2025

Apollo Global Management has entered early discussions with Coca-Cola’s advisers about acquiring Costa Coffee, though no formal offers are expected for several weeks and Apollo may still walk away. Coca-Cola, which bought Costa in 2018 for more than $5 billion to strengthen its position in the global coffee market, is exploring divestment options as private equity interest emerges. KKR has

CapVest nears €10B acquisition of Stada

08/31/2025

CapVest Partners is close to acquiring German drugmaker Stada Arzneimittel AG in a deal worth about €10 billion ($11.7 billion) including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. If finalized, the transaction would end years of stalled sale attempts and mark one of the largest European private equity exits this year. The London-based buyout firm is finalizing negotiations with

Sycamore Partners completes $10B takeover of Walgreens

08/28/2025

Walgreens has officially completed its $10 billion acquisition by Sycamore Partners, marking the end of the company’s time as a publicly traded firm. Alongside the transaction, Walgreens announced that former Staples executive Mike Motz would take over as CEO, succeeding Tim Wentworth. Shareholders had approved the buyout last month, following the initial agreement in March. The company, which has been

Monarch Collective in talks for £55M stake in West Ham Women

08/28/2025

West Ham United are in advanced talks to sell a stake in their women’s team to Monarch Collective, the U.S.-based private equity fund dedicated to women’s sport. The proposed deal would see Monarch acquire up to 49% of the Women’s Super League club, valuing the side at about £55 million, according to The Guardian. Monarch Collective, co-founded by Kara Nortman

Balmoral Funds affiliate acquires Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition

08/27/2025

An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC, a leading provider of custom nutrition solutions for the pet, aquaculture, and livestock markets. The company will now operate under the Rangen brand. The deal includes Rangen, Ametza, Emmert, Oxy-Gon, Oxy-Gold, and Oxy-Block product lines, as well as proprietary premixes, ingredient blends, sourcing services, and all related operations. This

Private equity surges in Japan as firms embrace buyouts

08/27/2025

Japan’s take-private deals are on course to surpass last year’s record $40.3 billion, as companies increasingly embrace private equity amid pressure to boost returns and comply with Tokyo Stock Exchange reforms. Once dismissed as “vultures,” private equity firms are now welcomed as strategic partners as management teams consider delisting to revamp capital structures and address activist investor demands. Deal volume