Swetha Gopinath

BC Partners is preparing a disposal of United Group BV’s Croatian business, as a first step in a broader plan to revive the sale of the telecom operator, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Investment firms Bridgepoint Group Plc and AIP Capital are bringing in Bahrain’s GFH Bank BSC on a venture that seeks to build a portfolio of commercial aircraft engines worth more than $1 billion, and capitalize on growing leasing demand in markets including the Middle East.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc is in talks over a potential acquisition of global credit platform Octus from private equity firm Permira, people familiar with the matter said.

Private equity firm is having success offloading portfolio companies to corporate buyers.

Funds are relying even more on strategic buyers to take assets off their hands.

CVC Capital Partners Plc is nearing a deal to combine its European pasta business with a cereal and dry foods firm backed by Sofina SA in a transaction valuing the group at around €1.8 billion ($2 billion) including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

The war is exposing vulnerabilities in the kingdom’s push to become a global investment destination.

Tikehau Capital SCA is looking for a new strategic investor to help fuel its next phase of growth, according to people familiar with the matter.

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is in talks to sell its UK wealth management business to a consortium led by private equity firm Centerbridge Partners, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Dalmore Capital is among parties that have expressed interest in acquiring UK commercial equipment supplier and services provider JLA Group from buyout firm Cinven, according to people with knowledge of the matter.