Foreign companies listing in the US must publicise their IPO registration documents, according to new rules. The requirement may make a public listing overseas less attractive.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The banking group has acquired a minority stake in agri-business Export Trading Group, demonstrating the private equity team’s confidence in the region.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The European buyout group plans to re-finance wealth management firm Quilter at a later stage, having acquired the business from Morgan Stanley in a deal worth about £175m.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Private equity performance outstrips that of public markets, especially during times of financial crisis. This Partners Group finding challenges commonly held views that the asset class is too much of a risky business.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
European fund-of-funds Access Capital Partners has held a final close on its fifth buyout fund as it prepares to launch two new debt products in 2012.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Former Bank of America executive 'Chad' Christopher Holm has formed Yawadwipa and intends to raise a $1bn Indonesia-focused fund, tapping into one of Asia’s largest growing economies.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group has acquired a 48 percent stake in Bahcesehir Koleji, a private education provider in Turkey.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Lion Capital portfolio company, La Senza, is poised to undergo a KPMG-led financial restructuring as the UK retail sector faces disappointing winter sales.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Searchlight, a private equity firm founded by ex-KKR partner Oliver Haarmann last year, has bought fashionable boots manufacturer Hunter Boots.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
CVC Capital Partners and the investment arm of the Malaysian government, Johor, have bid to buy fast-food chain operator QSR, which manages KFC in Malaysia.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
