Thoma Bravo’s Proofpoint inks $6.3bn take-private of data security firm Varonis
Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint agreed to acquire data security firm Varonis Systems for approximately $6.3bn in cash (all-cash transaction at $49.75/share, representing 52% premium); close expected H1 2027.
Carlyle to acquire $7.7bn consumer loan portfolio from Truist
Carlyle acquired a $7.7bn portfolio of unsecured personal loans from Truist, expanding its Global Credit platform's asset-backed finance business.
Aldaron launches with majority stake in remnant asset buyer Oak Point Partners
Aldaron, founded by former Palantir and Carlyle executives, closed its debut PE fund at $885M; strategy focuses on using AI to increase revenues and improve operations at portfolio companies targeting $200M–$1B enterprise-value US businesses.
Goldman Sachs and Phoenix Financial partner in $4bn private credit push
Goldman Sachs and Phoenix Financial partnered to deploy over $4bn across global private credit strategies including corporate credit, asset-backed finance, real estate and infrastructure debt.
EQT to acquire US real estate manager Stockbridge
EQT agreed to acquire Stockbridge, a US real estate manager with $16.5bn in fee-generating assets, for an initial $375M plus up to $175M in performance-linked payments through 2030; Stockbridge senior management will reinvest half proceeds in EQT shares.
Liberty Mutual, Elda River Launch $500M Energy Infrastructure Partnership
Liberty Mutual Investments and Elda River Capital Management partner to deploy $500M into middle-market credit across energy, infrastructure, power, renewables, and energy efficiency.