The Canadian market, comprised primarily of mid-sized companies, was ranked second in the world after the US for most attractive country for private equity investment, according to a recent study.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
The mid-market firm has collected C$372m for its third fund targeting its domestic Canadian market, which research suggests is the second most attractive region for private equity.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The consumer-focused firm has agreed to sell restaurant chain Yard House, which proved to be an ‘extraordinary investment’, according to TSG managing director Hadley Mullin.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
The Boston-based energy investor is targeting $350m for investments in oil and gas exploration and production companies.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The listed private equity firm’s buyout, growth capital, energy and real estate funds all increased in value during the first six months of 2012.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The Michigan-based lower mid-market firm has sold chemistry and toxicology testing company Labstat six years after acquiring the company.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
Providence is investing in Home Shopping Europe from its sixth fund that closed on $12bn in 2007. AXA will retain a minority stake in the business.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The firm’s purchase of listed healthcare services company MModal comes less than a week after the US Supreme Court upheld the healthcare reform law passed in 2010.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The firm will sell its minority stake in equipment finance company GreatAmerica back to its owners for $95m, having grown earnings by 400%, says managing partner Eric Eubank.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The firm’s Structured Capital Partners II Fund will provide junior capital, mezzanine debt and senior equity to mid-market companies in the US and other developed markets.
2 min read · 17 January 2013