Latest Private Equity Investments News

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.

AI Private Opportunities Trust (ASX: AIX) has completed its first reporting period, raising $267 million and beginning deployment into high-profile private AI companies including ByteDance and Databricks.

HMC Capital has unveiled a streamlined strategy focusing on high-return platforms across real estate, digital infrastructure, private credit, and energy transition, reaffirming its FY26 operating EPS guidance above 40 cents pre-tax and announcing significant capital recycling and growth initiatives.

Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm Axight is set to acquire a minority stake in La Trobe Financial Group, with Brookfield Asset Management maintaining majority ownership and operational control.

CD Private Equity Fund III reported a $3.02 million net loss for the half-year ending September 2025, driven largely by foreign currency translation losses, yet maintained a 10 cent per unit distribution supported by portfolio realisations and cash management.

CD Private Equity Fund I reported a $2.6 million net loss for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, driven by foreign exchange impacts and fair value adjustments, while distributing 8 cents per unit amid ongoing portfolio realisations.

Infomedia Ltd’s acquisition by McQueen BidCo, backed by TPG Capital, has been legally approved, triggering trading suspension and scheduled shareholder payments.

Johns Lyng Group shares will halt trading following Supreme Court approval of its acquisition by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson reports a solid FY25 with rising net asset value and a 27th consecutive dividend increase, outperforming market benchmarks despite volatility.

CD Private Equity Fund I reported a 43% decline in net profit for FY25 but maintained steady distributions, underpinned by key portfolio exits and a resilient US private equity market.