Latest Private Equity News

Steadfast Group confirms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has joined the consortium bidding to acquire the company at $6 per share, with no change to the transaction timeline or terms.

oOh!media is progressing negotiations with three private equity groups offering between $1.60 and $1.65 per share for a potential change of control. The process remains uncertain with binding deals yet to be secured.

ResMed is offloading its MatrixCare business in a $490 million cash deal, reinforcing its strategic pivot towards high-growth sleep and connected care markets. The sale proceeds will fuel shareholder returns and innovation investments.

CD Private Equity Fund III (ASX: CD3) has secured an early liquidity event by selling an underlying investment at a 1.7x multiple of invested capital, positioning itself to distribute proceeds to unitholders in Q3 2026.

AuMEGA Metals appoints Rafael Gradim as President, replacing Michael Skead, to spearhead exploration across its significant Newfoundland gold portfolio.

The Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) posted a 2.0% diluted NTA return in 2025, weighed down by an 8% appreciation of the Australian dollar against its largely USD-denominated portfolio. The trust bolstered its capital base with a A$34.5 million rights issue and increased exposure to the WSS Master Fund.

HMC Capital has secured A$1.35 billion in private credit mandates from global investors, boosting its Australian commercial real estate lending platform and setting the stage for larger loan originations.

CD Private Equity Fund I (ASX:CD1) posted a net loss of $6.96 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by a $5.14 million fair value decline in its US private equity holdings and significant foreign exchange pressures. Despite near-term setbacks, the Fund has delivered an 8.3% post-tax annual return since inception.

CD Private Equity Fund III (ASX:CD3) posted a net loss of $9.01 million for FY26, weighed down by foreign exchange losses and fair value declines. Despite near-term challenges, the Fund sustains strong long-term performance and liquidity.

Bailador Technology Investments has increased the valuations of PropHero and MOSH, driving a 4.3 cent pre-tax NTA per share uplift, while fully writing down its investment in Nosto following weaker trading.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX:NSM) has reinforced its position in Victoria’s gold scene with strong drilling results and an updated 87,300-ounce resource at Wildwood, leveraging advanced geophysical techniques to unlock potential beneath cover.

Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) estimates its net asset value could jump by about AU$79 million after SpaceX's Nasdaq debut, lifting NAV per unit by roughly AU$0.29 based on mid-June pricing.