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EQT Real Estate acquires 2.4 million square foot logistics portfolio in key markets across the Southeast U.S.

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  • Portfolio comprises three modern industrial assets in Savannah, Georgia, Jacksonville, and Lakeland, Florida 
  • Assets are fully leased and located near major ports and key regional transportation hubs 
  • Investment supports EQT Real Estate’s focus on high-quality logistics assets in supply-constrained growth markets throughout the U.S. 

EQT Real Estate is pleased to announce that the EQT Real Estate Industrial Value Fund VI (“EQT Real Estate”) has acquired a 2.4 million square foot logistics portfolio across three fast-growing markets in the U.S. Southeast, comprising Savannah, Georgia, Jacksonville, and Lakeland, Florida. 

The portfolio consists of three Class A industrial buildings with strong access to critical transportation infrastructure. The Savannah asset is located approximately five miles from the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest container ports in the U.S., while the Jacksonville building benefits from proximity to JAXPORT and regional road networks. The Lakeland asset sits along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando, a key location for serving Florida’s large and growing consumer base. The Port of Savannah handled 5.7 million TEUs in 2025, its second-busiest year on record, while JAXPORT moved more than 10 million tons of cargo over the same period.  

The assets are fully leased to a range of blue-chip tenants, and were built to modern logistics specifications, including cross-dock layouts, large building footprints, and clear heights that support efficient movement of goods. EQT Real Estate plans to deploy its hands-on approach to active management supporting long-term performance, operational quality, and resilience for current and future occupiers. 

Matthew Brodnik, Global Chief Investment Officer at EQT Real Estate, said: “The Southeast continues to stand out as one of the most important logistics corridors in the U.S., driven by population growth, expanding port activity, and the ongoing modernization of supply chains. This portfolio combines scale, modern functionality, and strategic access to critical transportation infrastructure across three markets that we believe will continue to see strong demand from businesses serving the region’s growing economy. 

EQT Real Estate would like to thank John Huguenard, Trent Agnew, and Will McCormack of JLL who advised the seller, a Brookfield affiliate, in the transaction. 

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About EQT Real Estate
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 269 billion in total assets under management (EUR 142 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 31 March 2026, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT supports its global portfolio companies and assets in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. Within EQT’s Real Assets segment, EQT Real Estate acquires, develops, leases, and manages logistics and residential properties in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. EQT Real Estate manages about $59 billion in GAV, owns and operates over 2,000 properties and 450 million square feet, with over 400 experienced professionals across 50 locations globally. 

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Ardian and Societe Generale combine expertise to scale Nature-Based Solutions investments

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Ardian and Societe Generale announce today the launch of a nature-based solutions (NBS) equity partnership, aimed at supporting the development and scaling of projects focused on the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems.  As part of this partnership, Societe Generale will invest EUR 100 million as an anchor investor in Ardian’s “Averrhoa NBS” fund and act as financial advisor to Ardian, supporting the structuring and deployment of the fund, through its affiliate Societe Generale Investment Solutions.

Averrhoa NBS is a SFDR1 Article 9 impact fund managed by Ardian’s Infrastructure team in partnership with aDryada Advisory. The strategy is dedicated to investing in projects to reforest and restore wetlands and mangroves, aimed at protecting biodiversity while enabling carbon sequestration through natural sinks, with a target of 85 million tons of carbon over 40 years2. These projects also contribute to climate mitigation by preserving water resources, improving soil and air quality, and supporting local ecosystems and communities, in a context where global ecosystem degradation and forest loss continue to represent significant environmental challenges.

Through this partnership, Ardian and Societe Generale are joining forces, combining infrastructure investment and structuring expertise to develop high-quality nature-based projects addressing growing demand from corporates and financial institutions. Together, they aim to contribute to the development of nature-based solutions as an investable asset class, while supporting projects with long-term visibility.

“Ardian is establishing itself as a key player in nature‑based solutions by developing carbon capture projects that address climate challenges while restoring natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Beyond targeting the sequestration of up to 85 million tons of carbon, these initiatives are designed to deliver lasting benefits to local communities and meet the growing demand for solutions supporting net-zero ambitions. We are particularly pleased to welcome Societe Generale as a trusted partner, whose support reflects strong conviction in Ardian’s investment capabilities.” Mathias Burghardt, Executive President and CEO of Ardian France, Ardian

“Nature-based solutions are an emerging investment area, where robust frameworks and long-term approaches are essential. This partnership reflects a shared conviction on how this market needs to develop, with a focus on large-scale, well-structured projects supported by strong underlying demand. Building on our leadership in project and infrastructure financing, and our expertise in nature-related transactions, we are contributing capital, advisory and structuring capabilities alongside Ardian to support the scaling of this market over time and help our clients integrate nature into their adaptation and transition strategies.” Anne-Christine Champion, Co-Head of Global Banking and Investor Solutions at Société Générale

Important notice: This press release is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or interests in any fund. Investments in private equity involve risks, including the risk of partial or total loss of capital. Any investment decision should be made solely on the basis of the fund’s official offering documentation. The fund referenced herein is intended exclusively for professional investors within the meaning of Directive 2014/65/EU or equivalent investor categories under the laws of the relevant jurisdictions.
1Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector. The European Union sustainable-finance rules are still evolving. Hence, it cannot be excluded that future changes in law or guidance may not support the Fund’s current categorization under SFDR.

2Indicative figures based on current pipeline of project. Post ramp-up phase and assuming 40 years project life.

ABOUT ARDIAN

In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities. As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, we provide investment and customized solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help our clients remain resilient in a changing world.
We deliver multi-local expertise and long-term performance for our investors and partners as well as shared value for the broader society. Since Ardian’s inception in 1996, our pioneering approach to diversification and our ability to offer tailor-made solutions at scale have remained the heart of our strategy.
Through commitment, knowledge and technology, we bring lasting value to our companies and contribute positively to the whole industry.
Ardian currently manages or advises $200bn for more than 1,920 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit.
Ardian. Mastering change for lasting value.

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ABOUT SOCIETE GENERALE

Societe Generale is a top-tier European Bank with around 110,000 employees serving 27 million clients in 58 countries across the world. We have been supporting the development of our economies for over 160 years, providing our corporate, institutional, and individual clients with a wide array of value-added advisory and financial solutions. Our long-lasting and trusted relationships with the clients, our cutting-edge expertise, our unique innovation, our ESG capabilities and leading franchises are part of our DNA and serve our most essential objective – to deliver sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.

The Group runs three complementary sets of businesses, embedding ESG offerings for all its clients:
• French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance, with leading retail bank SG and insurance franchise, premium private banking services, and the leading digital bank BoursoBank.
• Global Banking and Investor Solutions, a top tier wholesale bank offering tailored-made solutions with distinctive global leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG.
• Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services, comprising well-established universal banks (in Czech Republic, Romania and several African countries), Ayvens (the new ALD I LeasePlan brand), a global player in sustainable mobility, as well as specialized financing activities.

Committed to building together with its clients a better and sustainable future, Societe Generale aims to be a leading partner in the environmental transition and sustainability overall. The Group is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Refinitiv Diversity and Inclusion Index, Euronext Vigeo (Europe and Eurozone), STOXX Global ESG Leaders indexes, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index (World and Europe).

In case of doubt regarding the authenticity of this press release, please go to the end of the Group News page on societegenerale.com website where official Press Releases sent by Societe Generale can be certified using blockchain technology. A link will allow you to check the document’s legitimacy directly on the web page.

For more information, you can follow us on Twitter/X @societegenerale or visit our website www.societegenerale.com/en

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Broadcom, Apollo, and Blackstone Establish Landmark Strategic Platform to Accelerate More Than 20 Gigawatts of Global AI Deployments

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Platform Launches with $35 Billion Transaction for More Than 1 Gigawatt Led by Apollo in Partnership with Blackstone

PALO ALTO, Calif. & NEW YORK, New York – June 9, 2026 – Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today announced the establishment of the AI XPV Platform with Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Blackstone’s (NYSE: BX) Credit & Insurance Business as initial anchor investors. The Platform is designed to enable more than 20 gigawatts in compute capacity using Broadcom’s XPUs and networking solutions customized for leading frontier AI labs, including Anthropic and OpenAI, through 2028.

The Platform launches today with an initial tranche of $35 billion led by Apollo, in partnership with Blackstone, to facilitate Anthropic’s previously announced capacity expansion of more than 1 gigawatt of compute infrastructure expected to deploy in Fluidstack-based sites starting in mid-2026. This builds upon the deep strategic relationship between Broadcom and Anthropic and illustrates the immediate size and capabilities of the Platform.

It also establishes a scalable framework for future deployments of XPU-based compute capacity and networking to enable frontier model training and inference at the lowest cost and lowest power, significantly lowering per-token delivery costs.

“We are at a historic inflection point where the demand for AI compute is fundamentally reshaping the global economic landscape,” said Hock Tan, President and CEO, Broadcom Inc. “This strategic Platform with Apollo and Blackstone synchronizes the world’s most sophisticated capital with Broadcom’s advanced technological roadmap to meet this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by enabling our rapidly scaling customers, starting with Anthropic, to realize their most ambitious AI visions with speed and certainty.”

“The sheer scale of the global AI opportunity requires a bold, collaborative model,” said Jim Zelter, President, Apollo. “Our investment in this Platform reflects our conviction in Broadcom’s technology leadership and Anthropic’s frontier roadmap. We are proud to deliver the capital foundation that allows this ecosystem to scale efficiently.”

Jon Gray, President, Blackstone, added: “The demand for compute has created an unprecedented opportunity to invest at scale across the AI infrastructure ecosystem, including providing financing through our credit and insurance business. We are proud to support this powerful combination of Broadcom’s exceptional technology and Anthropic’s pioneering models.”

About Broadcom
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations’ complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, visit www.broadcom.com.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2026, Apollo had approximately $1.03 trillion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com.

Contacts
For Broadcom:
Press.relations@broadcom.com

Ji Yoo
Investor Relations
650-427-6000
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For Apollo:
Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

For Blackstone:
David Vitek
David.Vitek@Blackstone.com
(212) 583-5291

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Broadcom’s establishment of the AI XPV Platform with Apollo and Blackstone to enable gigawatts in compute capacity using Broadcom’s XPUs and networking solutions customized for leading frontier AI labs and the timing of the enablement. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom’s management, current information available to Broadcom’s management, and current market trends and market conditions, and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global political and economic conditions and uncertainty; government regulations, trade restrictions and trade tensions; fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; ability to make successful investments in research and development and successfully expand Broadcom’s business strategy or adopt Broadcom’s new business models; ability to continue winning business and the timing of such wins; dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; dependency on a limited number of suppliers; dependence on senior management and the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; ability to protect against cybersecurity threats and a breach of security systems; ability to accurately estimate customers’ demand and adjust the manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; ability to improve manufacturing capacity and quality; involvement in legal proceedings; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; Broadcom’s competitive performance; ability to maintain or improve gross margin; ability to protect Broadcom’s intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to  service and repay such debt; and other events and trends on a national, regional, industry-specific and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature.

Broadcom’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are available without charge at the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov and include some important risk factors that may affect future results. Broadcom undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this announcement, except as required by law.

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Apollo Leads $35 Billion Capital Solution for Broadcom AI XPV Platform in Partnership with Blackstone and Leading Global Banks

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Initial Investment to Accelerate Anthropic’s Compute Capacity as Part of Broader Global AI Infrastructure Platform

NEW YORK, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds and affiliates are leading an initial $35 billion capital solution as part of Broadcom’s new AI XPV Platform (the “Platform”), in partnership with Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and leading global banks. The Platform is designed to enable over 20GW in compute capacity for leading frontier AI labs through 2028. The initial transaction is the product of a deeply collaborative relationship between Apollo and Broadcom, designed to deliver committed, certain capital across a multi-year draw schedule. It will facilitate Anthropic’s previously announced capacity expansion of more than 1GW of compute infrastructure for training and inference starting in mid-2026.

The Platform represents a new model for mobilizing institutional capital at the scale required to meet the infrastructure demands of AI innovation, pairing some of the world’s most advanced silicon and networking solutions with long-term, flexible capital to accelerate compute deployment across the frontier AI ecosystem. Apollo and Blackstone’s participation as primary capital partners reflects the growing role that private capital is playing in financing the digital infrastructure buildout underpinning the broader Global Industrial Renaissance.

Apollo Partner Jamshid Ehsani said, “Broadcom and Anthropic are world-class companies operating at the frontier of technological innovation, and we are proud to have led the largest private financing ever executed. Committing significant investment grade capital as a principal investor alongside our partners, this transaction reflects the scale and flexibility of Apollo’s balance sheet and the power of our integrated platform across High-Grade Capital Solutions, Apollo Capital Solutions and ATLAS SP Partners to structure a solution that met the needs of every party involved. AI compute is rapidly emerging as one of the most compelling new asset classes in finance, characterized by contracted cash flows, mission-critical utility and a supply-demand dynamic that continues to intensify. As hyperscalers and frontier AI labs work to secure the computing power necessary to train and deploy next-generation models, the demand for flexible, large-scale financing requires new capital solutions. We look forward to building on this model as companies advancing AI infrastructure come to market with their most ambitious capital needs.”

Won Kim, Head of Corporate Development and AI Infrastructure Partnerships at Broadcom, said, “The demand for AI compute is growing faster than traditional capital markets can accommodate, and this initial transaction, led by Apollo, demonstrates what becomes possible when world-class technology is paired with a partner of that caliber.

“Built on a deeply collaborative relationship, this transaction serves as the first pillar of the XPV Platform. We look forward to scaling it alongside Apollo, Blackstone and our broader partner group as the AI infrastructure buildout accelerates.”

Advisors

Apollo was advised by Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citi on the transaction. With respect to the A1 tranche, Wells Fargo is serving as Global Coordinator, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Arranger and BNP Paribas, Citi and UBS are serving as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers. Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are serving as Joint Placement Agents on the A2 tranche. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as lead legal counsel to Apollo, with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as special counsel to Apollo, and PwC providing accounting advisory to Apollo. Milbank LLP is serving as investors’ counsel for the transaction.

Morgan Stanley is serving as lead advisor to Broadcom; JPMorgan Chase is serving as co-advisor. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is serving as legal counsel to Broadcom.

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2026, Apollo had approximately $1.03 trillion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Contacts

For Apollo:

Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

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Carlyle to Acquire Chung Ho Group in Korea

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Seoul, South Korea – June 8, 2026 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 100% of Chung Ho Group (“Chung Ho”), a leading Korean home and healthcare appliance (“HHA”) rental platform. Equity for the investment will come from investment funds affiliated with Carlyle Asia Partners (“CAP”), its Asia buyout platform.

This proprietary, succession-driven transaction is between Carlyle and the members of the Joung family, the company’s current shareholders. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Founded in 1993 by the late Chairman Dr. H.D. Joung, Chung Ho has evolved from a water purifier manufacturer into a vertically integrated Korean HHA rental platform, with operations spanning finished-product rental, filter and component manufacturing, and in-house installation and after-sales services. The company serves a large, recurring customer base through a nationwide service network and has built a strong reputation for innovation in premium water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, mattresses and other HHA products.

Carlyle believes Chung Ho is well-positioned to benefit from long-term consumer demand for health and wellness-related home appliances and the continued adoption of subscription-based products and services. Carlyle intends to support the company by investing further in its brand as well as product innovation capabilities to continue providing customers with reliable, high-quality services.

John Kim, Chairman of Carlyle Korea for CAP, said: “We believe Chung Ho is one of the leading Korean water purifier and home appliance companies, underpinned by strong brand equity and product capabilities. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Chung Ho and to leverage Carlyle’s experience and global network to further strengthen the company’s market position and support its next phase of growth.”

Icksoo Jung, Head of Carlyle Korea for CAP, said: “This succession‑driven investment underscores Carlyle’s ability to provide solutions in complex ownership and succession transitions for founder‑led businesses in Korea. Carlyle has a deep understanding and strong expertise in navigating such transitions, which we believe will become increasingly important in the Korean market.”

Dr. Kyung Eun Lee, Chairwoman of Chung Ho Group, said: “For more than three decades, Chung Ho has focused on delivering reliable, high‑quality products and services to Korean consumers and has pioneered the premium water purifier and home appliance market. We believe this partnership with Carlyle will help the company build on Chairman H.D. Joung’s legacy, continue to innovate, and create greater value for Chung Ho’s customers and employees.”

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Carlyle is a leading global investment firm that has a long-standing presence in Korea, having invested more than US$4 billion in the market over the past two decades. Notable investments in Korea include ADT Caps, KB Financial Group, Kakao Mobility, A Twosome Place, Hyundai Glovis and KFC Korea.

About Carlyle

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $475 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors. Carlyle employs more than 2,500 people in 28 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

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CapMan Growth exits Silmäasema – Terveystalo acquires all shares in the company

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CapMan Growth exits Silmäasema – Terveystalo acquires all shares in the company

CapMan Growth Equity II fund, together with the other owners of Silmäasema Oy, has signed an agreement to sell all shares in the company to Terveystalo Plc and its subsidiary, Terveystalo Healthcare Oy. The transaction strengthens the position of the combined Terveystalo and Silmäasema entity in the growing eye health market and enables the provision of even better services and care for customers.

Silmäasema is Finland’s leading vision and eye health company in both private eye health services and optical retail. CapMan Growth invested in Silmäasema through the Growth Equity II fund in 2023 as part of an approximately EUR 40 million investment round. In connection with the same transaction, CapMan Growth exited Coronaria Oy, which has served as Silmäasema’s largest shareholder and will become Terveystalo’s largest shareholder upon completion of the transaction. Antti Kummu, Managing Partner at CapMan Growth, has served as Chair of Silmäasema’s Board of Directors since 2019.

Silmäasema’s revenue has grown steadily and outpaced the market at an average annual rate of 16% during CapMan Growth’s ownership period in 2020–2025. The company’s revenue has more than doubled to EUR 267 million, while EBITDA (IFRS) has quadrupled to over EUR 55 million (2025). During this time, Silmäasema has also become the market leader in its sector in Finland. An important driver of Silmäasema’s strong growth and high profitability has been its unique integrated operating model, which covers the full range of eye health services.

“I am very grateful and proud that we have been part of Silmäasema’s impressive development over several years. I would like to warmly thank Teppo Lindén, Ulla Näpänkangas, Jari-Pekka Kelhä, as well as Silmäasema’s wider management team and all employees for their excellent work in driving the company’s growth and development. Silmäasema has played an important role in Finnish eye health, and the transaction with Terveystalo opens up new opportunities for the company and creates a strong foundation for future growth,” comments Antti Kummu.

Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority and a resolution by Terveystalo’s Extraordinary General Meeting authorising Terveystalo’s Board of Directors to issue the consideration shares.

The exit is CapMan Growth’s tenth to date and the second for the Growth Equity II fund.

For more information:

Antti Kummu, Managing Partner, CapMan Growth, +358 50 432 4486

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 7.2 billion euros in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, real asset debt, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg, and Düsseldorf. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com.

About Silmäasema

Silmäasema is the largest eye health and optical retail operator in Finland. We see the whole picture, from meeting and treating our patients to Finnish eye health as a whole. Silmäasema’s more than 1,700 vision and eye health professionals treat close to one million customers every year. Silmäasema has 155 optical stores and ophthalmologist centres, 20 private eye hospitals and 5 units providing public eye health services across Finland. Silmäasema’s turnover in 2025 was 267 million euros. In Estonia, Silmäasema has 10 optical retail locations under the Eagle Vision brand.

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FDH Aero Enters Next Phase of Growth Through Partnership with Bain Capital and Audax Private Equity

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The investment will aim to help accelerate FDH’s growth strategy, drive operational and customer-focused innovation, and support the Company’s continued global expansion.

Commerce, Calif. – June 8, 2026 – FDH Aero (“FDH” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from Bain Capital Private Equity. Audax Private Equity, FDH’s majority shareholder since 2017, is expected to remain a significant investor in the Company.

The partnership will support FDH’s next phase of growth with continued investment in the Company’s capabilities, service model, and global reach, through both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. FDH will continue to be led by Chief Executive Officer Ian Walsh and the current management team.

FDH Aero is a trusted partner that helps simplify an increasingly complex supply chain for aerospace and defense companies. FDH specializes in hardware, electrical products, and consumables & expendables for OEM and aftermarket customers. With over 60 years of experience, FDH’s service-first mindset, reliability, and availability of inventory stock have earned it a reputation as a leader in aerospace and defense logistics. FDH supports customers through a global platform with more than 1,500 employees across 15 countries.

“This partnership marks an important and planned milestone in our growth plans and reflects the strength of our people, our business, and the opportunities ahead to create value for our customers and stakeholders,” said Mr. Walsh. “With Bain Capital’s deep operational and strategic experience, together with the continued support of Audax, we are well positioned to continue investing for future growth. Together, we remain focused on putting customers first and strengthening our position as a trusted global supply chain solutions partner.”

Since Audax Private Equity’s initial investment in 2017, FDH has expanded operations across five continents, completed 12 acquisitions that broadened its product offering and extended its commercial reach, and grown revenue significantly. Bain Capital’s investment enables FDH to further accelerate that growth.

“Since our initial investment nine years ago, FDH Aero has established itself as an integral supply chain partner to the global aerospace sector,” said Audax Private Equity Partner David Wong. “We are proud of FDH’s leadership team and 1,500 employees worldwide for their stewardship and look forward to working with Bain Capital through this next chapter of FDH’s growth.”

Over more than 40 years of investing in the industrial and aerospace sectors, Bain Capital has developed significant experience helping businesses grow while providing valuable services to complex, mission-critical supply chains.

“FDH has built an exceptional platform in aerospace and defense logistics, distinguished by deep customer relationships, a service-first culture, and a level of execution that gives us tremendous confidence in the business,” said Stephen Thomas, a Partner at Bain Capital. “We are excited to partner with Ian and the full FDH team,” added Ajay Kumar, a Partner at Bain Capital. “Together, we plan to continue investing in the company’s capabilities and inventory availability to further strengthen its customer-centric growth strategy.”

The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

Jefferies, RBC Capital Markets, and BMO Capital Markets served as financial advisors to Bain Capital and provided committed debt financing for the transaction.

William Blair & Company, LLC served as financial advisor to FDH and Audax Private Equity in connection with the transaction.

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About FDH Aero
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years of experience, it specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables & expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named the Best Place to Work in Aviation in 2025 – has locations in 15 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit FDHAero.com.

About Bain Capital
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Accent Equity divests Malte Månson to Citira

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  • Accent Equity and minority shareholders have signed an agreement to divest Malte Månson to Citira
  • During Accent Equity’s ownership, Malte Månson has more than doubled its revenue, grown EBITDA by more than 2.5x and expanded its workshop network from 17 to 28 locations
  • Through the acquisition of Malte Månson, Citira creates a unique full-service offering for commercial vehicle fleets, combining tire management and vehicle maintenance expertise

​The investment fund Accent Equity VI and minority shareholders have signed an agreement to divest Malte Månson to Citira, a European tire management provider.
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​Accent Equity became the majority owner of Malte Månson in 2023 and has since then supported the company’s development into a stronger, broader and more scalable group. During Accent Equity’s ownership, Malte Månson has continued to develop its service offering, strengthened its organisation and operational platform, and expanded its position in the Swedish market.

“We are very proud of the development of Malte Månson during our ownership. The group has delivered strong profitable growth, increasing revenue from approximately SEK 350 million to SEK 800 million while growing EBITDA by more than 2.5x. The workshop network has expanded from 17 to 28 locations, and the company has broadened its offering beyond heavy trucks to include buses and light commercial vehicles. We believe Citira is a strong new owner with clear industrial logic and the capabilities to support Malte Månson in its next phase,” says Mikael Strand, Associate Partner at Accent Equity and Chairman of the Board of Malte Månson.
“The past three years have been a highly transformative period for Malte Månson. Together with our employees, management team and Board, we have significantly strengthened our market position, expanded our service offering and built a scalable platform for future growth. Looking ahead, we are excited to join forces with Citira. With a clear industrial vision and a strong strategic fit, Citira is the ideal partner to support Malte Månson’s continued growth and international expansion”, says Staffan Lindewald, CEO of Malte Månson Group.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
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​Mikael Strand, Associate Partner at Accent Equity, +46 70 542 50 01, mikael.strand@accentequity.se
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​Staffan Lindewald, CEO Malte Månson Group, +46 70 829 91 21, staffan.lindewald@maltemanson.com

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​Founded in 1994, Accent Equity is a pioneering buyout firm in the Nordic region, with a track record of over 90 platform investments and more than 200 add-on acquisitions. While Accent Equity maintains a broad investment mandate, its primary focus is on buyout transactions involving unlisted Nordic growth companies within the small cap segment. Currently, Accent Equity’s portfolio consists of 20 companies. ​
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​Malte Månson is the largest independent service and repair provider for commercial vehicles in Sweden. The company’s history dates back to 1918 and it currently operates 28 workshops across the country with c. 300 employees. In 2025 the company generated sales of c. SEK 800 million. ​
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​www.maltemanson.com

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Quality Guard strengthens its European position with the acquisition of Kooklin.

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Roeselare, 2 June 2026 – Quality Guard announces the acquisition of French software company Kooklin, a leading provider of digital solutions for food safety and HACCP management. With this acquisition, Quality Guard accelerates its international growth strategy and reinforces its position as one of Europe’s leading players in the food safety sector.

Kooklin is one of the leading players in the French market and benefits from a strong and loyal customer base across the country. Through this acquisition, Quality Guard strengthens its presence in France, one of Europe’s largest foodservice and hospitality markets. The transaction forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy, in which targeted acquisitions complement and accelerate the company’s strong organic growth. It is the second acquisition since investment company Gimv joined Quality Guard as a strategic partner in November 2025.

Quality Guard develops software that digitalises and automates food safety, allergen management, traceability and HACCP processes for more than 9,000 customers across Europe. Its clients include hospitality businesses, supermarkets, bakeries, butcher shops, catering companies, food producers, healthcare institutions and hospitals. By combining intelligent automation with human expertise, the company helps organisations efficiently comply with increasingly stringent European food safety and compliance regulations.

“With Kooklin, we are taking an important step in our European growth strategy,”says Achile Van Gierdegom, CEO of Quality Guard.“France is a key market for us. We share the same vision as Kooklin: making food safety simpler, more efficient and scalable through technology. Together, we will be able to support customers even better in a sector that is rapidly digitising.”

The European market for food compliance and food safety software is growing strongly due to stricter regulations, increasing complexity and the need for digital monitoring. A large part of the sector still relies on paper-based processes. As a result, demand for automated solutions continues to grow structurally.

The acquisition aligns with the shared ambition of Quality Guard and Gimv to further grow into the European market leader in food safety software. In line with this vision, the company intends to continue consolidating a fragmented European market and to develop additional technological innovations.

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Nippon Life Insurance Company Enters into Strategic Partnership with Blackstone

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Tokyo, Japan – June 3, 2026 – Nippon Life Insurance Company (“Nippon Life”) has entered into a memorandum of understanding for a comprehensive strategic partnership (the “Strategic Partnership”) with Blackstone (“Blackstone”) to provide investment management services in the private credit and real estate sectors.

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager with over $1.3 trillion in assets under management and globally leading platforms in private credit and real estate.

Through this Strategic Partnership, Nippon Life group aims to access high-quality investment opportunities while enhancing the sophistication of its asset management capabilities with the objective of providing attractive risk-adjusted returns. This will enable Nippon Life group to enhance value to its policyholders and achieve further growth, while contributing to the realization of Japan as a leading nation in asset management.

Overview of the Strategic Partnership

This Strategic Partnership is centered on the following three key initiatives.

  • Private Credit: Blackstone offers investment opportunities in the private credit sector and has a proven track record of investing through market cycles. Nippon Life group anticipates allocating approximately 1.5 trillion yen in new capital to Blackstone for deployment in private credit and structured credit strategies over the next five years.
  • Real Estate: Blackstone invests thematically in high-quality real estate assets and is one of the largest foreign investors in Japan real estate. With the support of Blackstone’s leading asset management capabilities, Nippon Life will seek to advance initiatives to maximize the value of its properties, targeting approximately a dozen properties including large-scale urban assets.
  • Strategic Alliance: By deepening mutual understanding and trust, Nippon Life group and Blackstone will continue discussions aimed at further strengthening their strategic alliance in the future. Through Blackstone’s globally integrated, advanced investment framework, Nippon Life group will aim to enhance its employee training and its own investment capabilities, and to advance its risk management practices.

Satoshi Asahi, Representative Director & President, Nippon Life, said:
“We view this comprehensive strategic partnership with Blackstone as a critically important initiative to significantly advance our group’s asset management strategy. Building on the strong relationship of trust we have cultivated over the long-term, our organization is positioned to benefit from the support of Blackstone’s investment capabilities and expertise. This will enable us to further enhance the value we provide to our clients and achieve the sustainable growth of our group, while contributing to the realization of Japan as a leading nation in asset management.”

Jon Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer, Blackstone, said:
“We are deeply honored to further strengthen our relationship with Nippon Life group. This partnership represents one of the most significant multi-asset private credit partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. As the world’s largest alternative asset manager with leading platforms in private credit and real estate, we will bring the full breadth of our capabilities to help advance Nippon Life group’s long-term objectives.”

About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

About Nippon Life
Founded in 1889, Nippon Life is the core company of the Nippon Life group, which consists of multiple group companies operating life insurance and asset management businesses in the Asia-Pacific region and globally and is the largest private asset owner in Japan. With around 70,000 employees, Nippon Life group has 15 million customers and over ¥118 trillion in total assets.

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