Private Equity
KKR’s Billion-Dollar Bet: Why This Private Equity Giant is Going All-In on India
KKR is betting big on India, committing $10 billion to tap into its growth. This deep dive explores the strategy and the forces driving this major investment.
The 190-Year-Old Giant Reawakens: Is Jardine Matheson Asia’s New Private Equity Powerhouse?
Hong Kong conglomerate Jardine Matheson’s stock is up 50% as it pivots from a stodgy holding company to a dynamic, private equity-style asset manager.
The Great Unlocking: Why Schwab’s Move into Private Markets Is a Game-Changer for Every Investor
Charles Schwab’s potential deal with Forge Global signals a major shift, blurring the lines between public and private markets for everyday investors.
Gigaclear’s Billion-Pound Crossroads: Inside the High-Stakes Sale of a UK Fibre Giant
Broadband operator Gigaclear, burdened by over £1bn in debt, is up for sale, signaling a major consolidation wave in the UK’s fibre infrastructure market.
Is Merlin Entertainments a Risky “Cha Cha Chance” for Investors?
Is entertainment giant Merlin Entertainments a sound investment or a risky gamble? This analysis deconstructs the company’s financial journey and future.
The Spyware on Your Cap Table: When Big Law and Big Money Back Controversial Tech
A top lawyer invested millions in the fund that owned Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group. What does this mean for tech ethics, startups, and investors?
The $4 Billion Insurance Shake-Up: Why Private Capital is Targeting Brighthouse Financial
Aquarian Holdings’ potential $4bn deal to take insurer Brighthouse private signals a major shift in finance, driven by private capital’s thirst for assets.
The $9.4 Billion Bet on Code: Why Thermo Fisher’s Mega-Deal for a Software Company Is Reshaping Medicine
Thermo Fisher’s $9.4B acquisition of Clario isn’t just a deal; it’s a bet on the future of medicine, powered by software, AI, and cloud technology.
The Billion-Dollar Revolt: Why Private Equity is Waging War on Its Most Powerful Law Firm
A revolt is brewing in private equity as investors push back against the massive legal fees of top law firm Kirkland & Ellis, signaling a major power shift.
Anatomy of a $12 Billion Corporate Collapse: The Cautionary Tale of First Brands Group
The collapse of First Brands Group under a $12bn debt mountain offers a stark warning about the risks of private equity’s high-leverage playbook.
The Trillion-Dollar Blind Spot: Why Private Equity is Making a Big Bet on Women’s Health
Private equity’s profit-driven playbook meets the underserved women’s health market, creating a trillion-dollar opportunity for innovation and disruption.
The £20 Million Handshake: Inside Thames Water’s Payout for a Deal That Never Happened
Thames Water paid a staggering £20mn to cover KKR’s costs for an abortive takeover bid, a symptom of a deep crisis in corporate governance and finance.