Latest Private Equity News

Maronan Metals bolsters its financial and technical position with a $22 million strategic investment from Kinterra Capital, accelerating infill drilling that confirms high-grade silver-lead and copper-gold mineralisation at the Maronan Project.

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its suite of 27 ETFs on the ASX, updating investment strategies, fee structures, risk factors, and operational details.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

Navigator Global Investments boosted its ownership-adjusted assets under management by 6% to USD33.6 billion in Q4 FY26, driven by strong hedge fund performance and significant net inflows, setting a robust platform for FY27.

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.