{
  "id": 14419080,
  "title": "Blackstone records $6bn in European private equity exits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/blackstone-records-6bn-in-european-private-equity-exits",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:28:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Private Equity Wire",
    "slug": "private-equity-wire",
    "url": "https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/blackstone-records-6bn-in-european-private-equity-exits/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blackstone has amassed around $6 billion in revenue from European private equity exits in 2026, more than twice its previous record set in 2014, according to Bloomberg. The investment firm has sold seven European portfolio companies this year, with five purchased by corporate entities. The $6 billion figure encompasses earnings from deals that have either concluded or been agreed upon across Blackstone’s corporate private equity strategies. Among recent deals, Blackstone facilitated the £2.2 billion sale of events company Clarion Events to Informa, listed on the London Stock Exchange, and the approximately €2.8 billion sale of casino and gaming operator Cirsa to Italian gambling firm Lottomatica. In terms of investments, Blackstone is reportedly seeking opportunities in industrials, defense, energy transition, including sectors like electrification and cooling systems, as well as exploring investments in leisure, travel, and experiences.",
  "summary": "Blackstone has generated approximately $6bn in proceeds from European private equity exits so far in 2026, more than double its previous annual record set in 2014, according to a report by Bloomberg.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}