Private Equity
The IPO of 38% of the shares in Umeme, an electricity company it has had full ownership of since 2005, was more than 35% oversubscribed.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The emerging market firm has partially exited Brazil’s largest independent brokerage with a sale to General Atlantic. It hopes to unlock further value with a forthcoming IPO.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
The management team of the quick-service Italian food chain, led by restaurant industry veteran Peter Beaudrault, will remain in place following the transaction as the firm undertakes a global expansion of the Sbarro’s franchise.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Blue Wolf Capital Management has used a commitment from South African investor Johnnic Holdings to make a $110m venture into the energy sector.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
EQT fought off stiff competition from its heavyweight European peers to acquire wound-dressing company BSN Medical from Montagu Private Equity, which booked a 3x return on the sale.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Africa-focused firms are building on the promise shown by the continent’s private equity industry last year, with a trio of deals by Ethos, Duet Group and Emerging Capital Partners helping to kickstart dealmaking this month.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The banking group has acquired a minority stake in agri-business Export Trading Group, demonstrating the private equity team’s confidence in the region.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Private equity firms across the world clamoured to round off the year on a high, leading to a slew of new investments and exits.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Duet Group, which in October formed a joint venture with TLG Capital to invest in Africa, has completed its first deal on the continent and has announced plans for a forthcoming $150m fundraising.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The partnership with South Africa’s Pangea Exploration is considering mining opportunities in Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia as well as West and Southern Africa.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
