Nvidia links with Wall Street firms for $500bn AI financing deal Apollo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and KKR among those working with chipmaker to fund infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
LEAP India IPO subscribed over 8 times on strong QIB demand on day 3. Check GMP & key details The Rs 2,480-crore LEAP India IPO was subscribed 8.38 times on the final day of bidding, led by strong demand from institutional investors. The issue saw QIB subscription of 16.84 times, while the retail portion was subscribed 1.71 times. The IPO’s grey market premium currently stands at around 8%. The Economic Times · Aug 11
Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on KKR & Co. Stock? Although KKR & Co. has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a strongly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Aug 10
Data centre operator CyrusOne plans potential 2027 IPO, banks pitch for roles, sources say The private equity firms met investment banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley last week and the banks pitched for roles on the IPO, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are confidential. The Economic Times · Aug 10
Top US hedge funds targeted by major vishing campaign — Blackstone, KKR and CME among those under fire BlackFile (now known as Redact) has been busy, raking in more than $10 milllion since the start of the year. TechRadar · Aug 7
Ransom-seeking hackers set their sights on Wall Street’s trillion-dollar private equity firms: report Ransom-seeking hackers employing phone calls to compromise their targets have set their sights on dozens of prominent U.S. financial institutions and other businesses over the past month, according to findings from Google and internet intelligence data reviewed by Reuters. The Independent UK · Aug 7
LEAP India's Rs 2,480 crore IPO opens for subscription. Check GMP, price band, issue details Backed by global investment firm KKR, LEAP India is a leading asset-pooling and logistics infrastructure solutions provider. The company has fixed the IPO price band at Rs 151–159 per share. The Economic Times · Aug 7
Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's, as well as a host of financial companies and other businesses. Internet company Google said in… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Raleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings Fate of historic bicycle name in hands of administrators after Netherlands-based Accell Group fails to find buyer The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
LEAP India Rs 2,480-crore IPO opens tomorrow. Check GMP, price band and other key details KKR-backed LEAP India is set to launch its Rs 2,480 crore IPO on August 7, with shares commanding a grey market premium of around 2%. The company plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet, while investors bet on India's growing logistics and supply chain… The Economic Times · Aug 6
From Pochettino to MLS, the giants of American finance keep making big promises about the future of U.S. soccer Ken Griffin helps fund Pochettino through 2030, KKR backs MLS's development league, and the new MLS commissioner is an Apollo veteran. Fortune · Aug 4
KKR-backed LEAP India's IPO opens on August 7; price band set at Rs 151-159 KKR-backed LEAP India will open its Rs 2,480 crore IPO for subscription on August 7, with a price band of Rs 151-159 per share. The issue comprises a Rs 480 crore fresh issue and a Rs 2,000 crore OFS. The company plans to use proceeds to repay debt and for… The Economic Times · Aug 3
KKR Downplays Software Risk, Flags Record Credit Fundraising KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR) used its second-quarter earnings call to push back against several of Wall Street’s biggest concerns, saying private credit fundraising is on track for a record year while downplaying worries about private wealth redemptions and AI-driven disruption in software. Benzinga · Jul 30
Kolkata Knight Riders appoint former India coaching staff member Ryan ten Doeschate as Head of Cricket Strategy Ryan ten Doeschate is making a strategic comeback to Knight Riders Sports, assuming the role of Head of Cricket Strategy. He will manage the overarching cricket strategy and talent development across the franchise. Furthermore, he will also act as Assistant Coach for three Knight Riders teams, leveraging his prior experience… The Economic Times · Jul 29
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover KKR and Energy Capital Partners poised to buy firm despite misgivings from founder and biggest shareholders
Evening Standard · Jul 27 DCC Energy to go private after agreeing £5.75 billion takeover DCC joins an ever-growing list of FTSE companies to have been bought and taken private in recent months.
International Business Times UK · Jul 26 Michael Burry: 'The Guaranty System Ends With the Taxpayer,' Points to New Study on Hidden Insurance Risk Michael Burry spotlights research warning that losses tied to private credit at life insurers could ultimately flow through state guaranty systems.
Benzinga · Jul 25 Kuwait Signs $16 Billion Pipeline Deal With Blackstone, KKR, Brookfield Despite Rising Regional Tensions Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (KPC) agreed to a $16 billion lease‑and‑leaseback deal with Blackstone Inc., KKR & Co. Inc. and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. for its crude oil pipeline network, a landmark transaction struck amid rising regional tensions.
Benzinga · Jul 22 32,000 Private Companies, $4 Trillion In Value — All Still Waiting to Be Sold Private equity’s long-awaited exit recovery may finally be taking shape, but KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR) says the headline numbers only tell part of the story.
The Economic Times · Jul 14 Thomson Reuters to sell 51% stake in global print business to KKR for $500 million Thomson Reuters plans to divest its majority stake in the Global Print business to KKR, enabling a renewed focus on core operations. Set to finalize in the fourth quarter of 2026, this arrangement allows KKR exclusive distribution rights for both print and digital formats, while Thomson Reuters will maintain intellectual…
Barchart · Jul 10 What to Expect From KKR & Co.'s Next Quarterly Earnings Report KKR & Co. will release its second-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.
Newslaundry · Jul 4 Who owns your hospitals? Private equity’s growing grip on Kerala’s healthcare When Chazhikattu Hospital was set up in Thodupuzha municipality in Idukki district in 1933, health facilities were rare in the area. What began as a nursing home under Dr CK Stephen grew over the years into a reputed private hospital run by his family. The family’s establishment survived for 91…
The Economic Times · Jul 2 HDFC Bank shares down 20% in 2026 so far. Time to buy as the governance cloud clears up? HDFC Bank shares have plunged 20% this year amid governance concerns, sparked by a former chairman's resignation. The bank has since appointed a new part-time chairman and key financial officers. While leadership is strengthening and operations are improving, analysts advise caution against trying to time the bottom, suggesting other banks…
Benzinga · Jul 1 Private Equity Targets Healthcare and AI Infrastructure as Core Growth Engines Private equity firms are increasingly directing capital into two core growth areas: healthcare and AI-driven infrastructure, as investors seek favor in long-duration assets.
The Economic Times · Jul 1 Hardik Pandya & MS Dhoni in same IPL team? CSK enter race to pick Mumbai Indians captain A blockbuster IPL trade could see Hardik Pandya join MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings, with CSK emerging as serious contenders. Several franchises are vying for the Mumbai Indians captain, who is reportedly looking to move after a disappointing season. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are also in the…