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BerchWood strengthens UK and US teams

Global placement agent BerchWood Partners has made three appointments to its London, New York and San Francisco offices.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Fitch warns on European retail LBOs

A tough trading environment for retailers could impact negatively on leveraged buyouts and recapitalisations in the sector, according to a new report from Fitch.

3 min read · 30 December 2012

Graphite exits auto parts business

ABN AMRO Capital has agreed the secondary buyout of UK automotive refinish manufacturer U-POL from Graphite Capital.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Keeping the talent

Having reorganised its business activities and the way it incentivises its investment teams, 3i is not only holding on to its staff but luring them away from rivals. By Robert Venes.

3 min read · 30 December 2012

Land of rising deal flow

Japan has seen only muted new deal activity so far in 2005, but the foundations are being laid for a strong finish to the season.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

IK buys clothing company from Axcel

The pan-European buyout firm will put cash into consolidating Kwintet’s position in the fragmented professional wear market.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

German FoF finds €306m

CAM Private Equity has closed its latest fund of funds vehicle more than €100 million above its original target.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Carlyle/Riverstone III amasses $2.45bn warchest

Carlyle/Riverstone, less than two years after closing on $1.1bn in commitments for its second fund, has amassed $2.45bn for its follow up effort.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

DBAG raises €434m for fund V

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange-listed private equity firm has held a final close on its fifth fund, ahead of its €375 million target.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

ABN AMRO in €220m food deal

Swiss pharmaceutical company Norvatis has sold a dietary and slimming products business to ABN AMRO Capital for €220m.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

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