Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Private Equity Activity

Kinderhook Industries has acquired American Aero, an aerospace components maker, marking its 33rd platform investment in the industrials and manufacturing sector. Separately, BGF is divesting Walker Precision Engineering, a supplier of mission-critical components for aerospace and defense, to Karman Space & Defense.

Real Estate Recapitalizations

Private real investors are increasingly utilizing recapitalizations to generate liquidity and extend investment horizons amid mounting refinancing pressures and challenging exit conditions. This strategy allows investors to manage existing assets in a difficult market.