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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 30, 2025

Motorcycle sales keep falling, but Harley’s stock is soaring. Here’s why.

Despite a decline in motorcycle sales, Harley-Davidson’s shares have surged following the announcement of a strategic alliance between its financial arm and major investment firms...

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Quartz • Jul 09, 2025

Starbucks fumbled in China. Now it's seeing private equity bids in the billions

Several major investment firms are expressing strong interest in acquiring Starbucks’ China operations, highlighting the substantial economic value and growth potential within this...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 02, 2025

London is leaving the door wide open to private equity raiders | Nils Pratley

The recent purchase of a well-established manufacturing firm in London by a private equity group at nearly double its market value highlights challenges in accurately valuing indus...

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Sky News Money • Jun 29, 2025

KKR leads £1.7bn race for Argos store-card owner NewDay

A prominent private equity firm is at the forefront of a £1.7 billion competitive process to acquire the company managing Argos’s store credit services, highlighting considerable i...

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City A.M. • Jun 23, 2025

One twist left in the PHP and KKR bidding war for Assura

The ongoing competition between major investors to acquire Assura highlights significant valuation adjustments, with the latest proposal increasing the company's worth to nearly £1...

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City A.M. • Jun 23, 2025

Spectris agrees to £3.8bn takeover but KKR threatens bidding war

The proposed acquisition of Spectris for £3.8 billion highlights significant investor interest, as competing potential bids may influence the company’s market valuation and future...

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City A.M. • Jun 19, 2025

KKR’s acquisition of Assura gets green light from Europe

The approval from European regulators allows KKR to proceed with its £1.7 billion investment in Assura, potentially impacting the healthcare property market through increased priva...

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City A.M. • Jun 17, 2025

Flora and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter maker issues huge pay day

The company responsible for Flora and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter distributed a substantial dividend of £90 million, marking its first significant financial payout since privat...

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City A.M. • Jun 13, 2025

PHP sweetens Assura bid amid ongoing contest with KKR

Primary Health Properties has improved its offer for Assura by providing additional incentives, aiming to strengthen its position against KKR in the competitive bid for the real es...

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City A.M. • Jun 12, 2025

Bargain Britain: UK firms under siege by foreign takeovers

Recent acquisitions by international investors and private equity groups have significantly impacted UK financial markets, reflecting increased foreign influence over domestic comp...

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City A.M. • Jun 11, 2025

Private equity giant KKR returns with final bid for Assura

The £1.7 billion all-cash acquisition of Assura by investment firms KKR and Stonepeak highlights a significant transfer of ownership away from public markets, impacting the London...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 04, 2025

A race against time: what now for Thames Water after rescue deal collapses?

The withdrawal of a major investment proposal has intensified financial uncertainty for the utility, prompting extensive creditor negotiations and increasing the likelihood of temp...

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City A.M. • Jun 04, 2025

Thames Water mess could soon swamp ministers – and taxpayers

The withdrawal of a major private equity firm from a £4 billion investment in Thames Water highlights increasing financial risks and potential burdens for government and public fun...

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Financial Times • Jun 04, 2025

Thames Water’s financial options are narrowing

Thames Water is facing increasing challenges in securing funding as investor interest declines, underscoring the complexities involved in implementing a sustainable financial strat...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 03, 2025

Hapless Thames Water is finally drinking in the last chance saloon

The withdrawal of a major private equity firm from a multi-billion-pound takeover bid raises concerns about the future financial stability and investor confidence in Thames Water.

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Financial Times • Jun 03, 2025

What next for Thames Water?

The potential government takeover of the UK’s biggest water provider highlights significant financial challenges following the withdrawal of private investors from a multi-billion-...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 03, 2025

Thames Water preferred bidder KKR pulls out of rescue deal

The withdrawal of a major investment partner from Thames Water’s proposed recapitalization raises concerns about the company’s financial stability and may prompt government interve...

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Financial Times • Jun 03, 2025

KKR drops out of Thames Water rescue deal

The withdrawal of the American investment company from the funding arrangement raises concerns about the economic stability and long-term viability of the United Kingdom's biggest...

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Sky News Money • Jun 03, 2025

KKR abandoned Thames Water rescue despite No 10 talks with Kravis

The withdrawal of the investment firm’s offer to support Thames Water highlights potential challenges in securing financial backing, despite high-level discussions between its lead...

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City A.M. • Jun 03, 2025

Thames Water: What next after KKR walks?

The unexpected withdrawal of a major investment firm has left the country’s biggest water provider facing increased financial uncertainty and the possibility of entering insolvency...

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City A.M. • Jun 03, 2025

Environment secretary says Thames Water has ‘a number’ of options

The potential involvement of multiple investors in Thames Water highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to secure financial support following the withdrawal of a major private equ...

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City A.M. • Jun 03, 2025

Blow to Thames Water as KKR pulls out of equity raise

Thames Water’s efforts to secure funding and stabilize its financial position faced a setback when a major potential investor decided not to participate in the planned capital incr...

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Financial Times • Jun 03, 2025

How Blackstone and its biggest rivals are drifting apart

Blackstone’s continued reliance on traditional fee structures contrasts with competitors like Apollo and KKR, who are adopting insurance-backed strategies, potentially reshaping re...

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City A.M. • May 19, 2025

KKR lashes out against PHP in Assura bidding war

The competitive bids for Assura highlight the potential regulatory challenges and valuation considerations impacting investor decisions and the overall dynamics of the acquisition...

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Cointelegraph • May 12, 2025

US real estate asset manager launches $100M tokenized fund with institutional backing

By digitizing a $100 million real estate fund on a blockchain platform, the company aims to enhance investment liquidity and transparency, offering institutional-grade opportunitie...

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The Guardian – Business • May 12, 2025

MPs should not accept any murky answers from Thames Water chair on potential sale | Nils Pratley

The upcoming scrutiny of Thames Water’s leadership is crucial as investor confidence has eroded, leading to a refinancing effort involving a US private equity firm aiming to secure...

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The Guardian – Business • May 03, 2025

Treasury threatens Defra with £4bn bill if Thames Water nationalised

The Treasury's warning about a potential £4 billion expense highlights ongoing tensions over Thames Water's future, as officials seek a private investor to prevent the company from...

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