Historic Fundraising Achievement Kohlberg & Company, a leading private equity firm based in the United States, has closed its 10th fund, Kohlberg Investors X, L.P., raising an impressive $4.3 billion. The firm also secured $1 billion in co-investment...
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KKR Japan REIT Acquires Osaka warehouse in $66M deal
Strategic acquisition in Japan's logistics market KKR's Japan-listed Industrial & Infrastructure Fund (IIF) is acquiring a four-story warehouse under construction in Hyogo prefecture, near Osaka, Japan, from Logisteed for JPY 9.24 billion ($66 million). The deal...
OpenAI’s $150 billion valuation: a corporate restructure in the U.S.
OpenAI: Investor Appeal and Corporate Shifts OpenAI, the trailblazing AI startup, is undergoing significant changes as it prepares for a financing round that could value the company at an astounding $150 billion. This valuation depends heavily on OpenAI’s ability to...
Luxembourg family holding SPF: Navigating permitted financial activities
Luxembourg has long been a hub for family private wealth management, providing various legal structures to meet the needs of international investors. One such entity is the Société de gestion de Patrimoine Familial (SPF), which is specifically designed to facilitate...
Private Equity’s growing Influence in Italian Football: AC Milan’s vision under RedBird
AC Milan's Ambitious Plans for Success In Italy, AC Milan's majority owner, RedBird Capital, led by Gerry Cardinale, remains committed to rebuilding the club’s former glory. Cardinale recently assured fans that the club's sporting and financial aspirations are fully...
Deutsche Bahn sells DB Schenker to DSV: A German-Scandinavian deal
Historic sale: Deutsche Bahn's strategic move Today, German national railroad operator Deutsche Bahn announced a landmark deal to sell its logistics division, DB Schenker, to Danish transport giant DSV. The transaction is valued at €14.3 billion, marking one of the...
Kimpton and Extell to open 529-Key Hotel in New York by 2025
Strategic Expansion in New York City Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in collaboration with Extell Development Company, is set to launch a new luxury hotel in New York City. This 529-room hotel, named Kimpton Rockefeller Center, will be a prime addition to the...
M&A Activity Surges as Northern Trust leverages Blockchain for carbon credits in the UK
M&A Growth driven by Blockchain integration Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are set to rise globally, with a projected increase of 15% in 2024. One of the key drivers behind this trend is the adoption of blockchain technology, particularly in the financial...
Create your holding company in Luxembourg: the SOPARFI
Introduction to SOPARFI Luxembourg is a leading jurisdiction for establishing holding companies, particularly through the SOPARFI (Société de Participations Financières) structure. Designed for managing and holding financial participations and investments, SOPARFI...
Creating a Family Trust: structuring your wealth preservation
What Is a Family Trust? A family trust is an estate planning tool designed to protect and manage assets for future generations. By transferring assets into a trust, you appoint a trustee to handle and distribute these assets according to your instructions. This...