Deals·October 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT·2 sources
Blackstone Leads Debt Package to Take Gooch & Housego Private
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News
take private, log scale$300M
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What happened
- Blackstone led a $300 million debt package backing Arlington Capital Partners’ take-private of Gooch & Housego Plc.
- The transaction was described by people familiar with the matter.
Debt package
$300 million
Why it matters
The financing highlights Blackstone’s role in supporting a sponsor-led take-private and provides a data point for private equity and leveraged-finance professionals.
Deal terms
take private
Arlington Capital Partners → Gooch & Housego Plc
Value
$300M
Investors
Blackstone Inc.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 22Blackstone cuts property valuations as higher rates hit returns
- First reported by BloombergOct 22Blackstone Leads Debt Package to Take Gooch & Housego Private
- Private Equity Wire reportsOct 23Blackstone leads $300m financing for Arlington’s Gooch & Housego buyout
Who is involved
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CompanyInvestorThe deal
Sources (2)
- BloombergOct 22Blackstone Leads Debt Package to Take Gooch & Housego Private
- Private Equity WireOct 23Blackstone leads $300m financing for Arlington’s Gooch & Housego buyout
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