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As an ESMA-registered benchmark for private renewable infrastructure investments, the infraGreen index accurately reflects the performance of unlisted companies in the renewable energy sector. The index recorded a 5.03% total return in Q3, driven by interest rate cuts and a lower equity risk premium, leading to higher valuations. Among the highlights of Q3 2024: The infraGreen index saw an improvement in...

The infra300® index, widely recognised as the industry benchmark for infrastructure performance, tracks the monthly returns of 300 unlisted infrastructure companies worldwide. The index saw a 5.59% total return in Q3, with the Transport and Renewable sectors being the primary drivers. The index spans a diverse range of sectors, offering a comprehensive view of global infrastructure market trends and performance....

The sale of 50% of Opella to CD&R by Sanofi in October 2024 was the largest buyout in Europe this year and also the opportunity for last minute intrigue and political drama of which only the French have the secret. After several increases of the bid price, including an 11th hour attempt by PAI to outbid CD&R by a meagre...

Higher interest rates, a sluggish exit environment, reduced distributions, and extended fundraising periods have created a challenging backdrop for private equity valuations. These factors have contributed to putting downward pressure on valuations. Despite the headwinds facing private equity valuations, the current market presents compelling opportunities for discerning investors who can leverage granular data to identify undervalued assets. In a new...

Private equity investments offer high returns in exchange for taking a certain level of risk. These risks result first and foremost in considerable return dispersion and sometimes, despite the long-term investment horizon, in exits in less favourable conditions than anticipated by investors. Private companies can also go bankrupt, but they are more likely to do so in certain segments of...

Scientific Infra & Private Assets is pleased to present an approach using privateMetrics® data to measure and track the alpha of private market funds, allowing robust and representative fund selection and monitoring. infraMetrics® & privateMetrics® provide access to hundreds of benchmarks across the infrastructure and private equity asset classes, enabling investors to create the most representative benchmark for the fund...