Jonathan Brasse

Sam Zell’s US real estate group has voted to accept the private equity giant’s bid of $54 per share, despite Vornado Realty Trust’s offer of $56 per share.

Private Equity Investor, the quoted group chaired by Peter Dicks, has hired former banker Allen Latta to spearhead its investment advisory arm and to grow a fund of funds business.

Private Equity Investor, the quoted group chaired by Peter Dicks, has hired former banker Allen Latta to spearhead its investment advisory arm and to grow a fund of funds business.

Private Equity Investor, the quoted group chaired by Peter Dicks, has hired former banker Allen Latta to spearhead its investment advisory arm and to grow a fund of funds business.

Penta Capital, a Glasgow-based private equity company, has bought a controlling stake in UK pub chain Geronimo Inns to expand the business in the South East of England.

Antonio Perricone, one of three managing partners at the Italian mid-market house, has replaced co-founder Luigi Sala as chairman.

The new company, iQEurope, will also incorporate CouponsNow, an incentives website.