TPG Inc. - TPG STOCK NEWS

TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, has announced its plans to release financial results for the third quarter of 2024 before the market opens on Monday, November 4, 2024. The company will also host a conference call and live webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day.

Investors and interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (800) 245-3047 (US toll-free) or (203) 518-9765 (international) and using the conference ID TPGQ324. It is recommended to dial in at least ten minutes before the call starts. Additionally, a simultaneous webcast will be available through the Investor Relations section of TPG's website at shareholders.tpg.com. A replay of the webcast will be made available on the Events page in the Investor Relations section of the company's website.

KBRA has assigned a BBB rating with a Stable outlook to TPG Twin Brook Capital Income Fund's (TCAP) $400 million senior unsecured notes due in 2028 and 2029. The notes are divided into three tranches: a 4-year $85 million fixed rate, a 5-year $290 million fixed rate, and a 5-year $25 million floating rate. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to pay down secured credit facilities.

Key factors supporting the rating include TCAP's ties to TPG Angelo Gordon's $86 billion investment platform, a solid management team, and a well-diversified $2.3 billion investment portfolio. The company's gross leverage was 0.96x as of June 30, 2024, with a target leverage of 1.10x or less. Counterbalancing factors include the unseasoned portfolio, potential risks related to illiquid investments, and an uncertain economic environment.

Creative Planning, a leading independent wealth management firm, has announced a substantial minority investment from TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of TPG (NASDAQ: TPG). This investment joins existing investor General Atlantic, who made a minority investment in 2020. Peter Mallouk, Creative Planning's President and CEO, will maintain a majority stake and continue to lead the business.

Creative Planning, with over $375 billion in combined assets under management and advisement across 50 states and 90 countries, offers comprehensive financial planning-led wealth management solutions. The company sees this investment as recognition of its unique value creation for clients and future growth opportunities.

TPG Capital and General Atlantic will provide additional resources and expertise to support Creative Planning's service enhancements and growth trajectory. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Goldman Sachs acted as exclusive financial advisor to Creative Planning, while J.P. Morgan Securities and RBC Capital Markets advised TPG Capital.

DIRECTV has announced a definitive agreement to acquire EchoStar's video distribution business, including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction. The combination aims to create a more robust competitive force in the video industry dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers.

Key points of the transaction:

• DIRECTV expects to have increased scale to negotiate better content packages at lower prices
• The combined company will be better positioned to aggregate multiple content sources
• EchoStar will have an improved financial profile to enhance its 5G Open RAN wireless network
• DIRECTV estimates cost synergies of at least $1 billion per annum by the third anniversary of closing
• The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions

Additionally, TPG Inc. has announced a separate agreement to acquire AT&T's 70% stake in DIRECTV.

TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, has announced an agreement to acquire AT&T's remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV. This transaction is expected to provide DIRECTV with a stronger financial platform to increase investments in innovative video offerings. TPG will invest through its TPG Capital platform, deepening its existing partnership with DIRECTV.

The deal includes an initial payment of $2.0 billion to AT&T during 2025, with additional payments totaling $500 million in 2029. AT&T expects to receive approximately $7.6 billion in cash payments from DIRECTV through 2029. A special distribution of at least $1.625 billion is also planned before March 31, 2025.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. DIRECTV will continue to be led by its current management team, including CEO Bill Morrow.

Homrich Berg (HB), an Atlanta-based RIA with $18 billion in assets under management, announces a strategic minority investment from TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of TPG (NASDAQ: TPG). This partnership builds on HB's 2021 minority equity partnership with New Mountain Capital. HB's management team will remain the largest shareholder group, retaining operational control.

The investment aims to expand HB's capabilities, attract top talent, and enhance client services while maintaining its independent, fee-only fiduciary model. TPG Growth's involvement is expected to support HB's vision for growth and client service enhancement. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.

TPG Angelo Gordon, Dream Unlimited Corp., and Stadium Capital Partners have agreed to acquire a Dutch residential portfolio from European Residential REIT for approximately €695 million. The deal includes nearly 3,000 single-family and multifamily units across close to 90 sites in the Netherlands. The acquisition is expected to close by early next year, subject to customary conditions.

The investor group, leveraging their significant local market resources and expertise, will manage and operate the units. This transaction enhances TPG Angelo Gordon's substantial real estate presence in Europe, which spans 13 countries and involves over 50 European operating partners. The partnership aims to provide tenants with high-quality homes and best-in-class experiences, aligning with Dream's strategic focus on the residential sector.

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRTX) has announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per share for the third quarter of 2024. This dividend will be paid on October 25, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 27, 2024. The declaration of this dividend by the Company's Board of Directors demonstrates TRTX's commitment to returning value to its shareholders and may indicate confidence in the company's financial stability and future prospects.

TPG RE Finance Trust (NYSE: TRTX) has announced a cash dividend of $0.3906 per share on its 6.25% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for the third quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2024 to preferred stockholders of record as of September 20, 2024. This declaration by TRTX's Board of Directors demonstrates the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its preferred stockholders.