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We purposefully engage only in friendly transactions and work with talented management teams to achieve transformative results. Our specialized Portfolio Operations Group helps to maximize value by improving processes across varied elements of a business’s operations. We partner with exceptional executives and entrepreneurs to create what we believe are transformational companies of enduring value. We believe management teams that have partnered with DHS Group appreciate that we understand the opportunities and risks inherent in their businesses and that we have informed views on market trends and industry competition. In many cases, we have backed the same managers in multiple ventures, and our partnerships with executives often span multiple countries. While we are active on company boards, we believe senior management should lead companies on a day-to-day basis. We work collaboratively with management teams to develop and execute business strategies, implement efficient capital structures, institutionalize operations and recruit talented executives and high-impact board members. We also share best practices from our current and former portfolio companies and introduce company managers to our extensive network of industry executives throughout the world. One of our most valuable resources is our team of highly experienced operating partners and senior advisors. These individuals, each an expert in their respective field, help DHS Group source investments, diligence opportunities, serve on company boards, recruit managers and, on occasion, assume senior management positions.

10/12/2026

The Gulf’s investment landscape is evolving, creating new opportunities at the intersection of venture capital and private equity. 🇸🇦🇦🇪🇶🇦

As venture capital fuels innovation and supports emerging businesses, private equity plays a key role in scaling companies, strengthening operations, and unlocking long-term value.

With the GCC accelerating economic diversification and investing in high-growth sectors, the opportunity goes beyond deploying capital — it’s about building sustainable businesses, fostering innovation, and creating lasting economic impact.

The future belongs to those who turn capital into growth and opportunity into long-term value.

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10/06/2026

Inside Saudi’s capital ecosystem, private equity sits at the intersection of capital, opportunity, and transformation.
With institutional investors, sovereign capital, family offices, entrepreneurs, and global partners increasingly connected, Saudi is creating an ecosystem where capital is not simply deployed—it is strategically positioned to build businesses, scale opportunities, and drive long-term value.

For private equity, the opportunity is clear: follow the capital, understand the ecosystem, and invest where growth is being built.

Saudi’s capital ecosystem is evolving—and so is the opportunity.

09/28/2026

As Doha continues to evolve as a global investment and business hub, its expanding 5-year project pipeline reflects the scale of opportunities emerging across key sectors.

For private equity, a strong project pipeline creates more than investment opportunities—it provides a foundation for strategic partnerships, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation.

Our focus is on identifying opportunities aligned with the region’s development trajectory while connecting capital, expertise, and global markets.

Five years of opportunity. Long-term vision. Sustainable value.

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09/21/2026

Doha Investment: a new chapter in Qatar’s investment landscape. 🇶🇦

The launch of Doha Investment reinforces a principle we see at the core of private equity: capital is only the beginning. Sustainable value is created through strategic partnerships, disciplined investment, operational growth, and a long-term approach to building stronger businesses.

With a mandate focused on growing national champions, supporting emerging companies, attracting international capital, and unlocking new sources of value, Doha Investment reflects the increasingly important role of private capital and strategic investment in economic growth.

09/08/2026

Qatar is positioning itself as a global investment powerhouse—and private equity is taking notice.

With its strong sovereign capital base, ambitious economic diversification strategy, world-class infrastructure, and growing focus on technology, energy, healthcare, and emerging industries, Qatar presents compelling opportunities for long-term investors.

For private equity, the opportunity goes beyond capital. It’s about partnering with high-growth businesses, supporting transformation, and creating sustainable value in one of the region’s most strategically positioned markets.

The next wave of growth in the Gulf may be built in Qatar. The question is: who will be positioned to invest in it?

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08/31/2026

One of the biggest deals making headlines this week: Aon has agreed to acquire USI Insurance Services from KKR for approximately $17 billion, including debt. KKR’s investment in USI dates back to 2017, and the exit could generate roughly $2 billion in profit, highlighting the value that can be created through long-term ownership and operational growth.

At the same time, U.S. private-equity growth funds raised a record $33.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 36% year over year, with AI-related investments driving much of the renewed appetite.

The takeaway: PE is no longer just about deploying capital—it’s about creating exits, finding resilient sectors, and positioning portfolios for the next wave of growth. As liquidity returns, the firms that can demonstrate real operational value—not just financial engineering—are likely to stand out.

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08/24/2026

Private equity is making headlines this week as KKR reportedly moves forward with a roughly $9 billion bid for UGI Corp., a U.S. natural gas and electricity distributor. The proposed $42.50-per-share offer represents a premium of about 21% to UGI’s previous closing price, and UGI shares jumped more than 11% after the report. The deal highlights growing private equity interest in energy and infrastructure assets, particularly as electricity demand rises with the expansion of AI data centers and other power-intensive industries. Meanwhile, Apollo Global Management is among the parties reportedly interested in Shell’s U.S. chemical assets, which could be worth up to $8 billion, showing that large private equity firms continue to pursue major industrial and energy-related opportunities.

08/17/2026

Private equity continues to evolve, and some of the biggest opportunities right now are happening far beyond traditional buyouts. General Atlantic, which manages around $130 billion, is reportedly moving forward again with plans for a potential IPO, showing growing confidence in the public markets. At the same time, private capital is pouring into the infrastructure behind the AI boom. Nvidia is working with major investment firms including Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR on financing that could help support more than $500 billion in AI infrastructure and computing capacity. We’re also seeing strong interest in data centers, energy infrastructure, private credit and technology-driven financial services, as investors look for businesses and assets positioned for long-term growth. One notable example is Thoma Bravo’s reported $4 billion-plus deal for Accelerant, highlighting continued interest in specialized financial-services companies. The bigger picture is simple: private equity is becoming increasingly connected to the technologies, energy and infrastructure shaping the economy of tomorrow. AI, data centers, energy and private credit aren’t just investment themes anymore—they’re becoming major parts of where private capital is going. 📈

08/11/2026

Private equity in 2026 is increasingly about discipline over deployment. With valuations under greater scrutiny and exits remaining selective, sponsors are prioritizing businesses with resilient cash flows, strong fundamentals, and clear paths to EBITDA growth. AI and technology are becoming critical value-creation tools, while LPs are placing greater emphasis on realized returns and actual distributions. The advantage today belongs to managers who can source differentiated opportunities, create operational value beyond financial engineering, and execute a credible exit strategy. In this market, it’s not about deploying the most capital—it’s about creating the most value

08/04/2026

Private equity is proving that disciplined capital continues to outperform hype. While the market remains selective and exits have yet to fully recover, investors are increasingly rewarding firms with strong track records, operational expertise, and the ability to return capital. Recent activity underscores this resilience, from KKR closing a record $19.2 billion infrastructure fund and expanding its healthcare portfolio through its $5.7 billion acquisition of Integer Holdings, to the continued surge in secondary transactions as investors seek liquidity and new opportunities. Rather than chasing every deal, today's private equity landscape is defined by conviction, value creation, and long-term thinking, with capital flowing toward sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and AI-driven assets that are expected to shape the next decade of growth. In an environment where quality matters more than quantity, private equity isn't slowing down—it’s becoming more strategic, more focused, and ultimately, more influential in shaping the future of global business.

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