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Rithm Capital Acquires Crestline Management
Rithm Capital acquired alternative investment firm Crestline Management, managing $17bn in AUM. The deal creates a combined platform with $98bn in investable assets, including $53bn AUM. This expands strategies across asset classes for institutional investors.
Man Group Acquires Bardin Hill
Man Group agreed in July to acquire US private credit manager Bardin Hill, which manages $3bn in AUM. The firm focuses on distressed investments, direct lending, and loan CLOs. This bolsters Man Group's private credit offerings.
Brookfield to Acquire Remaining Stake in Oaktree Capital
Brookfield announced acquisition of the remaining 26% stake in Oaktree Capital Management for $3bn. The deal expands Brookfield’s private credit business and closes in Q1 2026. It strengthens their asset management capabilities.
Apollo Acquires Argo Infrastructure Partners
In January, Apollo acquired mid-market asset manager Argo Infrastructure Partners, adding $6bn to its infrastructure platform. This enhances Apollo's real estate and infrastructure portfolio.
The move aligns with long-term growth strategy.
Apollo to Acquire Bridge Investment Group
Apollo agreed in February to acquire real estate specialist Bridge Investment Group in an all-stock deal valued at $1.5bn. It expands origination in residential and industrial real estate.
This supports Apollo's expansion plans.
Manulife Acquires Stake in Comvest Credit Partners
Manulife agreed in August to acquire 75% stake in Comvest Credit Partners, creating a $18.4bn AUM private credit platform. The deal taps into insurance premiums for private credit growth.
It highlights insurance-private credit partnerships.
Jefferies Acquires Stake in Hildene Capital Management
In December, Jefferies Financial Group acquired 50% stake in $18bn credit manager Hildene Capital Management. This follows a 2022 revenue share deal and expands credit capabilities.
Hildene also acquired a parent company.
ON24 Enters Agreement to Be Acquired by Cvent
ON24, an intelligent engagement platform, entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Cvent for $400 million in cash. The deal unites B2B sales/marketing with events technology.
It serves enterprise marketers and event professionals.
VSP Vision Completes Acquisition of Marcolin
VSP Vision completed its acquisition of eyewear company Marcolin, first announced in September. This is part of 2025's key optical industry deals.
It strengthens VSP's eyewear portfolio.
Harbour Energy to Acquire LLOG Exploration
Harbour Energy announced pending $3.2 billion acquisition of Covington-based LLOG Exploration, a major Gulf of Mexico operator. Louisiana M&A hit 201 deals in 2025, driven by energy.
Lower rates boosted second-half activity.
Bernhard Capital Sells United Utility Services
Bernhard Capital Partners sold United Utility Services for $1 billion to Sandbrook Capital and Blackstone Credit. The deal supports grid investments and infrastructure demand.
United Utility retains its brand and leadership.
OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial Announce Merger
OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced a merger. This combines their financial services operations.
Details on terms were not specified in announcements.