Private Equity
The private equity firms are bolstering their Australian assets with a minority stake, estimated worth $60m to $80m, in the online foreign exchange service provider.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The backlog of portfolio companies waiting to be exited until economic conditions further improve is creating friction with corporate executives, according to research conducted by BDO.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The mid-market private equity firm has acquired Tinsa for €100m.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
A new player in UK private equity real estate has emerged, as Wainbridge Capital reaches a first close of £50m for a value-added fund with equity mainly from wealthy Russians.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The China-focused firm will become the largest shareholder of the Singapore-listed medical device manufacturer, acquiring a 29.47% stake for about S$283.8m.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Spanish infrastructure group says it wants to sell a 10% stake in the UK airports operator to help pay down debt. However, Ferrovial stresses that it will continue to be a long-term investor in BAA.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Spanish infrastructure group has received several offers for its 65% stake in Naples airport in a deal that could net the company up to €200m.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Spanish infrastructure group Ferrovial has agreed to sell its airport ground handling company Swissport International to Paris-based private equity firm PAI Partners for €654m. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year following approval from the competition authorities.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Cavendish Square Partners, the Coller-backed owner of the former Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance private equity portfolio, has begun divesting its assets with the £450m sale of Vue Cinemas to London-based Doughty Hanson.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Frankfurt-based Augur has collected €72m for its second Financial Opportunities fund. The firm was co-founded by Günther Skrzypek.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
