Sweden's EQT to Buy US Real Estate Investment Manager Stockbridge

MT Newswires · 2d ago
12:40 AM EDT, 10/15/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Swedish private equity group EQT (EQT.ST) will acquire US real estate investment manager Stockbridge for a base consideration of $375 million on a cash- and debt-free basis, according to a Thursday release. Stockbridge's senior management shareholders will buy EQT shares using half of their base proceeds. Additionally, EQT could pay up to $175 million as earnouts over 2027 to 2030, subject to performance targets. The deal is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, subject to investor consents and other closing conditions. Stockbridge will be integrated into EQT Real Estate, strengthening EQT's position in industrial investments.