Global private equity firm Carlyle has a EUR 750 mln war chest for its Europe Real Estate Partners III fund, according to Guido Audagna, head of Carlyle Italy. The vehicle, which raised EUR 2.2 bn of equity in 2008, is eyeing two shopping centre acquisitions in the Italian market after an absence of over two years.
Ares, Coima and MEAG are three investors which have closed multiple acquisitions in the last few weeks.
