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On May 18, 2022, Recurrent Ventures announced successfully closing $300 million in new funding led by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (NYSE: BX). This funding will accelerate Recurrent's strategy to acquire more digital media brands and enhance its market presence. To date, Recurrent has raised over $400 million since 2018, acquiring 24 brands in various niches. The company plans to scale operations, expand its creative talent pool, and enhance audience engagement through new content offerings.

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has announced a majority investment in Geosyntec Consultants, a top environmental engineering firm. Geosyntec, with over 1,700 professionals in more than 90 offices globally, specializes in environmental restoration, water quality, and energy transition solutions. Blackstone aims to leverage Geosyntec's expertise to enhance its growth in sustainable and complex projects. Since 2019, Blackstone has invested about $16 billion into energy transition initiatives. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has appointed Matthew Bromberg, the former COO of Zynga, as a Senior Advisor. With over 20 years in the online and mobile gaming sector, Bromberg is expected to enhance Blackstone Growth (BXG) initiatives. Vishal Amin, a Managing Director at BXG, praised Bromberg's expertise as valuable for investment teams and portfolio companies. Bromberg's diverse experience includes leadership roles at Electronic Arts and Major League Gaming, along with board memberships at Bumble and Fitbit. Blackstone manages $915 billion in assets across multiple investment vehicles.

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has announced the opening of a new Real Estate office in Toronto, appointing Janice Lin as head of its Canadian real estate operations. With a portfolio of CAD 14 billion in real estate assets, Blackstone plans to enhance its presence in Canada, benefiting from its growing population and strong economic fundamentals. Nadeem Meghji highlighted the long-term belief in the Canadian economy, while Lin emphasized opportunities in logistics, office, and residential sectors.

Blackstone Private Credit Fund (BCRED) and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) announced the appointment of Michelle Greene to their Boards of Trustees, effective May 2, 2022. Greene is recognized for her expertise in ESG and sustainability, previously holding significant positions at the New York Stock Exchange and U.S. Department of the Treasury. This appointment aligns with Blackstone's commitment to integrating ESG principles into its operations and enhancing stakeholder engagement, within its $230 billion credit business, the firm's fastest-growing segment.

Atlantic Power Transmission LLC (APT), a Blackstone portfolio company, has announced a $50 million commitment to workforce development in New Jersey. This investment aims to create a workforce hub for the offshore wind industry, supporting the delivery of 3,600MW of offshore wind power. APT's initiative is projected to generate $1.5 billion in economic benefits and create 1,000 direct jobs annually during construction. The partnership emphasizes local manufacturing and training, showcasing APT's commitment to clean energy and community collaboration.

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has appointed Len Laufer as a senior advisor, focusing on its Blackstone Growth (BXG) platform. Laufer, a notable figure in data science, has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having founded Argus Information and Advisory Services and led JPMorgan Chase’s data science initiatives. He emphasized the critical role of technology in business operations and expressed enthusiasm for working with the BXG team. Blackstone manages approximately $915 billion in assets across various investment vehicles globally.

AZZ Inc. announced on April 25, 2022, its plan to launch a $1.3 billion First Lien Senior Term Loan, known as the 2022 Term Loan B, to refinance existing debt and facilitate the acquisition of Sequa's Precoat Metals division for $1.28 billion. The financial strategy includes a $400 million Revolving Credit Facility and a proposed $240 million investment from Blackstone, contingent on the acquisition's closure. The financing aims to optimize the Company’s debt structure while supporting its growth in galvanizing and metal coating solutions.

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has successfully closed its inaugural fund, BXLS Yield, raising $1.6 billion targeted at post-approval life sciences innovations. This fund, the largest of its kind, complements Blackstone's existing BXLS strategy focusing on late-stage product development. The dual capital pools aim to provide strategic financing solutions to life sciences companies during challenging market conditions, further solidifying Blackstone's position in the life sciences sector.