James Taylor

Milestone continues rebound with fourth exit this year(2)

Milestone Capital Partners looks to have completed the latest in a string of successful exits after agreeing to sell its stake in data room business IX Europe – just weeks after selling port terminal operation Nordic Limited to Forth Ports for a four times return.

CAM takes European mid-market to America(2)

The German fund of funds manager will look to champion the cause of the European mid-market with a new product aimed at North American institutional investors.

Carlyle debt fund float finally gets away(3)

The Carlyle Group has finally completed the troubled flotation of a credit vehicle on Amsterdam’s Euronext exchange, raising $300 million.

Industry awaits Walker recommendations(3)

Sir David Walker will today publish his initial findings on how to improve transparency in private equity, as the UK industry hopes for some assistance for its embattled public image.

TPG mulls £11bn Virgin Media bid(2)

US buyout firm TPG is considering a bid for cable broadband company Virgin Media. It is also lining up its first Russian deal.

Argos Soditic finally exits stake in DPAM(3)

The French buyout firm has brought to an end its nine-year majority ownership of Paris-listed children’s retailer Du Pareil Au Même, selling its stake through a private placement.

Carlyle debt fund float finally gets away(2)

The Carlyle Group has finally completed the troubled flotation of a credit vehicle on Amsterdam’s Euronext exchange, raising $300 million.

Marfin hits €5.2 billion target(3)

Greek firm Marfin Investment Group has defied expectations by raising €5.2 billion in a matter of weeks for investments in south-east Europe. It will become the world’s biggest listed investment fund.

IQ backs mobile exchange business(2)

IQ Capital, a UK government-backed venture fund, has made a third investment since its launch last year, backing mobile telecoms business OnRelay.

TA-backed GlobeOp forced to pull float(3)

GlobeOp Financial Services, a hedge fund administration business backed by US private equity group TA Associates, has been forced to cancel flotation plans after being hit by a $500 million lawsuit from a disaffected former hedge fund client.