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Guardian, a life insurer and a provider of employee benefits, in its strategic partnership with Janus Henderson. Vinci Compass in the formation of its VCP IV Investment Program fund and related discretionary co-investment pockets, an approximately $702 million (R$3.7 billion) fund focused on PE/growth-market investments in Brazil. Carlyle in the formation of Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund III, with $7.1 billion of investable capital. Guardian in its strategic partnership with HPS Investment Partners, a leading global credit investment firm with $116 billion in assets under management. Symbiotic Capital, a global life science credit firm, in its inaugural fundraising of more than $600 million. Global Infrastructure Partners, an independent infrastructure fund manager, in its acquisition by BlackRock for total consideration of $3 billion of cash and approximately 12 million shares of BlackRock common stock. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in the formation of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund XII, an approximately $26 billion fund, its largest fund to date. Bain Capital in the closing of its $1.15 billion inaugural private equity fund, Bain Capital Insurance Fund, L.P. Prudential Financial in the acquisition of a majority interest in Deerpath Capital Management and its associated affiliates by PGIM, the $1.2 trillion global investment management business of Prudential. Breakthrough Properties in the formation of Breakthrough Life Science Property Fund, a $3 billion life science real estate property investment program. Carlyle in its $2.1 billion capital raise and equity investment in Fortitude Re and the formation of a strategic advisory services agreement. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in the sale of its investment in Belron, a worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement, valuing the company at €21 billion, including the formation of a new special purpose vehicle formed to continue CD&R’s partnership with Belron. The transaction was named “Secondaries Deal of the Year” by Buyouts magazine. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in the formation of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund XI, a $16 billion North America and Western Europe fund. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in its £308 million acquisition of Wolseley UK, a leading distributor of plumbing, heating and climate products. Avanath Capital Management in the formation of multiple funds, including in the formation of: Avanath Affordable Housing IV, a $760 million U.S. real estate fund. Avanath Affordable Housing III, a $335 million U.S. real estate fund. Global Infrastructure Partners in the establishment of GIP Spectrum, a $1.5 billion infrastructure credit platform, comprised of multiple fund vehicles and a separately managed account, focused on loan originations and senior and secured debt investments. Global Infrastructure Partners in the formation of Global Infrastructure Partners Capital Solutions Fund II, a $1.4 billion infrastructure credit fund. PGIM in the formation of PGIM Capital Partners VI, a $2.2 billion North America mezzanine fund. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in the financing and tax aspects of its £400 million acquisition of Huntsworth. Carlyle in its $1.8 billion acquisition, with T&D Holdings, of a majority interest in Fortitude Re. Vinci Partners in the formation of Vinci Capital Partners Fund III, a $1 billion private equity fund program. Carlyle in raising close to $19 billion for multiple buyout and growth funds, co-investment vehicles and in various joint ventures, including in the formation of: Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund II, a $4.6 billion credit opportunities fund. Carlyle Asia Growth Partners V, a $340 million Asia growth capital fund. Carlyle Europe Partners IV, a €3.75 billion Europe buyout fund. Carlyle South America Buyout Fund, a $1 billion fund, including Fundo Brasil de Internacionalização de Empresas Fundo de Investimento em Participações, together with Banco do Brasil, a R$400 million vehicle to invest in Brazil. Carlyle Peru Fund, a $308 million Peru buyout/venture fund. Carlyle Asia Growth Partners IV, a $1 billion Asia growth capital fund. Carlyle MENA Partners, a $500 million Middle East and North Africa buyout fund. Carlyle Sub-Saharan Africa Fund, a $698 million Sub-Saharan Africa fund. Carlyle in its strategic partnership with AIG to position DSA Re as a platform to provide solutions for insurance liabilities globally. Carmel Partners in the formation of: Carmel Partners Investment Fund VII, a $1.28 billion U.S. real estate fund. Carmel Partners Investment Fund VI, a $1 billion U.S. real estate fund. Crescent Capital Group in the formation of Crescent Mezzanine Partners VII, a $4.6 billion U.S. mezzanine fund. A leading investment manager in the formation and ongoing operations of an open-ended vehicle in the reinsurance space. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in the formation of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund IX, a $6.25 billion North America and Europe buyout fund. International Finance Corporation and IFC AMC in various energy and emerging markets fundraising activities. KKR and KKR Asset Management in the formation of various private funds, joint ventures and separate accounts, including KKR Energy Income and Growth Fund I, a $2 billion energy and natural resources fund. Morgan Stanley in respect of fundraising and ongoing activities of its leveraged buyout, credit and infrastructure funds. Prudential Capital Group in the formation of Prudential Capital Energy Partners, a $343 million U.S. power/energy fund.
