Latest Private Equity News

360 Capital Group has launched its new private equity fund, marking its debut acquisition with a $49.9 million Sydney apartment complex purchase. The fund combines equity from wholesale investors, bank debt, and structured equity to finance the deal.

360 Capital REIT has completed a $10 million structured equity investment in a new Sydney apartment project, boosting its FY26 earnings forecast by 10% without raising capital.

Johns Lyng Group has officially been acquired by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners, with shareholders receiving $4.00 per share or equity in the new entity. The company will be delisted from the ASX on October 24, marking a new chapter under private ownership.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.

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

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the scheme for Pacific Equity Partners to acquire Johns Lyng Group, setting the stage for a significant ownership change and trading suspension on the ASX.

Infomedia Limited has received crucial regulatory clearance from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy for its proposed acquisition by McQueen BidCo, advancing the scheme of arrangement. The company’s board continues to recommend shareholder approval amid remaining conditions.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has launched an unconditional $2.20 per share takeover bid for Pacific Smiles Group Limited, offering a 37.5% premium and aiming to consolidate full ownership. The offer is unanimously recommended by Pacific Smiles’ Independent Board Committee, with plans to delist the company from the ASX upon success.

Johns Lyng Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Pacific Equity Partners, pending final court approval.

Vanadium Resources Limited has appointed mining entrepreneur Nick Diack as CEO to spearhead the transition of its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project towards near-term production, signaling a strategic shift backed by strong industry expertise and performance-linked incentives.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have completed their long-anticipated merger, unveiling standalone FY25 results that highlight robust revenue growth and a significant profit turnaround. The combined entity, trading under the Soul Patts ticker SOL, is poised for diversified growth across property, building products, and investment portfolios.

Australian Vanadium Limited has locked in a US$10 million secured loan from major shareholder RCF to advance its flagship vanadium project and prepare for a significant government battery storage tender.