Private Equity

Middle East

Bain axes $2.2bn 3Com buyout

Unable to negotiate a new deal that would allay US regulatory concerns over national security threats, Bain has called off its buyout of the data networking company.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Blackstone sells €242m German glass maker stake

The publicly traded US firm has exited its remaining stake in Gerresheimer after the share price has fallen off its initial public offering level last year.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

August exits care home roll-up for £75m

The secondary sale to Bowmark Capital came after August Equity made eight acquisitions for Healthcare Homes over two and a half years. Bowmark intends to continue the buy-and-build strategy.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

YO! Sushi acquired by Quilvest

The UK ‘conveyor belt sushi’ chain has been acquired from its management and Primary Capital in a deal valuing the company at £51m.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Intel launches second China fund

The investment arm of global semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corporation has launched its largest country-specific fund to date.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Middle East investors defy the credit crunch(4)

While the credit markets have placed many private equity deals on hold, the ability of investors from the Middle East to deploy capital appears undiminished.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Middle East investors defy the credit crunch(3)

While the credit markets have placed many private equity deals on hold, the ability of investors from the Middle East to deploy capital appears undiminished.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Strong realisations at Pantheon listed fund

Pantheon Ventures’ listed fund of funds achieved a rise in net asset value per share during the second half of 2007, which ensured that it outperformed stock market benchmarks.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Swicorp division buys Pakistani renewable power stake

The energy-focussed private equity unit of Middle Eastern financial services firm Swicorp has made its second renewables investment in a month.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

ECP, Truffle pay $53m for Moroccan mines(4)

Emerging Capital Partners, in partnership with Truffle Capital, has acquired a third African mining company with its $53 million purchase of Morocco’s Compagnie Miniere de Touissit.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

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