Jo Nash

BVCA and TUC host roundtable talks(3)

The two trade bodies hosted the first of two planned roundtables this morning as the private equity industry seeks to appease its fiercest critic.

Exponent and Barclays eye Trinity Mirror

UK newspaper company Trinity Mirror has reportedly entered exclusive negotiations for the sale of its Midlands titles to Exponent Private Equity and Barclays Private Equity.

Esprit enlarges investment team(2)

European venture capital firm Esprit Capital Partners has hired Cédric Latessa as investment manager as it looks to bolster its investment team.

Duke Street clinches CI Traders take-private(2)

Duke Street Capital and a consortium of other buyout firms has had its £260 million bid for UK retailer CI Traders accepted – soon after the company rejected a bid from Alchemy Partners.

Apax: Tax furore threatens UK’s primacy(2)

A report by Apax Partners has found the UK to be the most favourable environment in Europe for private equity investment. However, the buyout firm warned that any changes to the tax regime could knock the UK off the top spot and redirect investment into other territories.

Apax: Tax furore threatens UK’s primacy

A report by Apax Partners has found the UK to be the most favourable environment in Europe for private equity investment. However, the buyout firm warned that any changes to the tax regime could knock the UK off the top spot and redirect investment into other territories.

Advent buys Takko from Permira

European buyout firm Permira has sold Takko, a German fashion discount chain, to Advent International for €770 million. The deal comes as Permira looks to sell another retail asset – UK high street chain New Look.

New Europe Capital makes two Romanian investments(3)

Bucharest-based New Europe Capital has made two acquisitions in Romania, as it looks to invest its recently-raised second fund.

Buyout firms circle Land Rover and Jaguar(2)

Several private equity firms, including Cerberus Capital Management, Ripplewood Holdings and One Equity Partners, are reportedly looking at bids for car-maker Ford Motor Company’s two luxury UK marques, Land Rover and Jaguar.

Greenpark strengthens team as it starts spending fund(3)

A month after closing a €730 million fund, European secondaries specialist Greenpark Capital has bolstered its team with the appointment of two new investment directors and two internal promotions.