Stirling Square Capital Partners, a mid-market buyout firm backed by Citigroup, has moved to consolidate the financial security market by making a European bolt-on acquisition for portfolio company 3SI Security Systems.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
As the private equity industry prepares to face its critics today, some industry observers are warning that the substantial tax breaks enjoyed by practitioners on their carried interest could be their Achilles heel.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Joseph Blum, a senior project finance lawyer with substantial experience of advising oil and gas companies, has joined Global Infrastructure Partners as private equity’s interest in the sector shows no sign of drying up.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Energy giant BP has created a new position to oversee its pension fund’s private equity investments. Ex-BA trustee Vicky Wilson will form part of a new-look team at the head of the $27 billion fund.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Guy Hands, the outspoken chief executive of Terra Firma, has hit out once again in defence of private equity’s tax treatment, highlighting the taxes paid by his firm and arguing that any changes would only benefit continental Europe.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Balderton Capital, the European venture firm that recently spun out of US group Benchmark Capital, has increased its stake in Codemasters, a UK-based video game develop, by buying out the company’s founders. The firm is simplifying the ownership structure ahead of a possible flotation.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
As the private equity industry prepares to face its critics today, some industry observers are warning that the substantial tax breaks enjoyed by practitioners on their carried interest could be their Achilles heel.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Venture debt provider Kreos Capital has strengthened its senior team with the recruitment of Luca Colciago from Noble as a partner. The hire comes as the firm continues to invest its latest fund, which was closed in April and is being deployed at a rapid rate.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Stirling Square Capital Partners, a mid-market buyout firm backed by Citigroup, has moved to consolidate the financial security market by making a European bolt-on acquisition for portfolio company 3SI Security Systems.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
BC Partners, a publicity-shy European buyout firm, has followed its acquisition of estate agent Foxtons by agreeing to buy Intelsat, the world’s largest commercial satellite operator. It is the firm’s biggest deal to date.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
