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Next-generation managers may be an acquired taste for asset owners, but the potential for alignment can create attractive GP opportunities, according to the Wafra team

Global Container International LLC (“GCI”), a leading lessor of marine intermodal containers, announced today that it has entered into definitive documentation to be acquired by Triton International Limited (“Triton”) for total transaction value of over $1 billion (including outstanding debt).

Wafra Inc. today announced its expanded footprint in asset-based finance through its investment in Best Egg's new structured pass-through program in partnership with Cross River Bank.

Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”) today announced a strategic investment in Niobrara Capital (“Niobrara”), a private equity firm focused on investing in technology and technology-enabled services businesses in the U.S. and Europe.

Wafra Inc. today announced the sale of Short Pump Station, a 91,369 square foot shopping center in the suburbs of Richmond, VA, to Nuveen Real Estate, a global investment management firm.

Aquila Air Capital, a leading engine lessor, announced today an investment from funds managed by Wafra Inc., a New York-based, global alternative asset manager.

Cityview, a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, and Wafra, a global alternative investment manager, have acquired Silva, a newly constructed 221-unit, Class A multifamily community in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles.

Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”) today announced a strategic investment in Triple Private Equity (“Triple” or “TPE”), a next generation European private equity firm focused on small- to mid-cap software and data businesses. The investment is being made via the firm’s Capital Constellation platform, which backs promising next generation alternative investment firms globally.

Wafra Inc. ("Wafra") today announced a strategic investment in Citation Capital ("Citation"), a private equity firm specializing in partnering with founder- and family-led businesses. The investment comes from Capital Constellation ("Constellation"), a collaboration of the world's premier institutional investors backing the next generation alternative investment firms, advised by Wafra.

Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”), the global alternative investment firm, today announced Euromoney has recognized Wafra’s Global Sukuk Team as its Best Islamic Fund Manager [1] at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2024.

Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”),the global alternative investment firm, today announced it has been awarded Best Global Sukuk Strategy (1 year) at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2024 [1]. The award highlights Wafra’s performance within the Islamic finance and investment community over the last year.

GPs are looking for strategic partners to help them address various challenges – something a GP stakes strategy can help achieve, say Adel Alderbas, CIO of Wafra, and Lauren Rich, managing director.