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Carlyle raising first Mexico fund

The global private equity firm has followed up a recent investment in Mexico with its first fund focused specifically on the country.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Global PE deals near $500bn mark

Private equity-backed M&A increased markedly in 2005 with Europe seeing the lion’s share of deal volume.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Fees are lower but longer

A new survey of private equity funds shows lower mega-fund management fees, but longer, fee-generating investment periods.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

3i acquires a minority stake in Poliris

3i’s French growth capital team has invested in a publisher of online real estate directories.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Building foundations in emerging Europe

While the buyouts business in the Central and Eastern European region continues to attract investors, efforts are also underway to foster the development of small and medium-sized local enterprises. By Judy Kuan.

3 min read · 30 December 2012

Carlyle appoints Italy MD

The global private equity firm has appointed a telecoms specialist as the new head of its Italian buyout activities.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Inflexion invests £22m in Viking Moorings

The London- and Manchester-based private equity firm has backed the £22m MBO of marine and mooring business, Viking Moorings.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

EQT sells security business to Siemens

The Northern European buyout firm has divested the last portfolio company in its EQT Finland fund.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Allco steps up pursuit of paint company

The Sydney-based private equity firm has made a second bid to take control of Wattyl.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

London Asia targets £50m for Greater China

The AIM-listed investment and merchant banking group is seeking to raise £50 million for a private equity fund focused on Chinese businesses.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

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