Balentic news

Diamondback Energy and KKR to Acquire Deep Blue Midland Basin from Five Point Infrastructure

Strategic partnership to support Deep Blue's continued investment in full-cycle water infrastructure across West Texas

Tue Nov 10 2026KKR

Carlyle and PAI Partners Agree to Sell Theramex

PAI Partners and Carlyle agree to sell Theramex, a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on women’s health, to Cinven following four years of ownership. The transaction follows a period of significant growth, during which Theramex more than doubled its EBITDA, expanded its treatment portfolio and strengthened its presence across more than 80 countries.

Tue Nov 03 2026Carlyle Group

EQT-backed SatPort Infrastructure completes acquisition of teleport business from Speedcast to expand its satellite ground infrastructure platform globally

EQT-backed SatPort Infrastructure completes the acquisition of Speedcast’s satellite ground infrastructure business, adding 12 teleports across 11 countries and five continents. The transaction establishes SatPort as a global, carrier-neutral satellite infrastructure platform, supporting growing demand for secure connectivity and next-generation satellite networks.

Tue Nov 03 2026EQT Group

Carlyle and Kingbee Announce $225 Million Asset-Backed Financing Agreement to Support Commercial Fleet Expansion

Carlyle agrees to provide $225 million in asset-backed financing to Kingbee Vans, supporting the expansion of its commercial vehicle rental fleet across the United States. The financing will fund new cargo van acquisitions, helping Kingbee meet growing demand for flexible fleet solutions across last-mile delivery, logistics and commercial services.

Mon Nov 02 2026Carlyle Group

Blackstone and Leading Canadian Institutional Investors Announce $3.1B Investment in Mitsubishi Corporation’s Interest in LNG Canada

Blackstone Credit & Insurance leads a $3.1 billion investment alongside Canadian institutional investors to acquire a 49.9% non-controlling interest in a Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary holding its stake in LNG Canada. The transaction provides exposure to one of Canada's largest energy infrastructure projects, supporting the development of LNG export capacity amid growing global energy demand.

Mon Nov 02 2026Blackstone Group

Blackstone Life Sciences Announces $455 Million Collaboration to Co-Fund Development of Boston Scientific VITALYST™ Heart Pump for Patients with Cardiogenic Shock

Blackstone Life Sciences announces a $455 million collaboration with Boston Scientific to co-fund the development of VITALYST, a next-generation miniature heart pump. The partnership aims to advance a new medical device for treating life-threatening cardiogenic shock, supporting innovation in cardiovascular care.

Mon Nov 02 2026Blackstone Group

QIAGEN and EQT Private Equity announce agreement on a recommended voluntary all-cash public takeover offer

EQT activates its eleventh flagship private equity fund, EQT XI, targeting €23 billion with a €24 billion hard cap, following a new investment commitment. The fund is 10–15% invested, while predecessor EQT X remains 85–90% deployed, marking the transition to EQT’s next investment vintage.

Thu Oct 22 2026EQT Group

EQT agrees to acquire Cleanaway, a leading Australian integrated waste management and resource recovery platform

EQT Infrastructure VI agrees to acquire Australian waste management company Cleanaway in an all-cash transaction valuing the business at approximately A$9.3 billion. The acquisition will support Cleanaway’s long-term growth, operational improvements and investment in waste management and recycling infrastructure across Australia.

Mon Oct 19 2026EQT Group

Blackstone Announces $8.7 Billion Final Close for Blackstone Energy Transition Partners V

Blackstone closes its fifth Energy Transition Partners fund at $8.7 billion, exceeding its predecessor by more than 50% and reaching its hard cap amid strong investor demand. The fund targets control-oriented investments across energy infrastructure, equipment and services, supporting growing electricity demand and the transition toward cleaner, more reliable energy.

Mon Oct 19 2026Blackstone Group

EQT to acquire Stockbridge, accelerating EQT Real Estate’s evolution into a thematically diversified platform

EQT agrees to acquire U.S. real estate investment manager Stockbridge for $375 million upfront, adding approximately $16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management. The acquisition will expand EQT Real Estate’s industrial, alternative living and core investment capabilities, strengthening its position as a diversified global real estate platform.

Thu Oct 15 2026EQT Group

KKR

New York, United States

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

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Carlyle Group

Washington, DC, United States

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions. With $441 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2024, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents.

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EQT Group

Stockholm, Sweden

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organisation with nearly three decades of consistent investment performance across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies

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Blackstone Group

New York, United States

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds.

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