Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) is in advanced talks to buy Civica (Civica Group Limited) in a deal valuing the U.K.-based software developer at close to $2.5 billion including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. The tie-up, if completed, could be announced as soon as November 22, 2023. It would mark Blackstone?s latest bet in the U.K. following its recent purchases of two hotels-one in Birmingham and another outside of Edinburgh-and a project to build affordable housing across the U.K.