Private Equity
The firm’s Birds Eye Iglo portfolio company reportedly beat out a Lion Capital-backed bid for Unilever’s Findus Italy frozen food business.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
In sharp contrast to Western markets, an overwhelming majority of venture capitalists in China, India and Brazil expect the number of venture capital firms in their respective countries to increase between now and 2015.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The exit would allow Candover – which has reportedly had talks with AIMCo stall for its listed vehicle – to recoup 70% of its investment in the Belgian business.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
London-based Primary Capital aims to boost the presence of the stationery, cards and gifts chain.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Wilbur Ross is forming a joint venture with the former chairman of CVSCaremark to take advantage of opportunities created by US healthcare reform.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The distressed investment shop of Wilbur Ross has joined a group that is buying a 25% stake in Sun National Bank.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The main backers of Spain's Abertis - whose assets include Luton Airport - are 'exploring' options that could include a €25bn buyout.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Argos Soditic has acquired a 70% stake in industrial engineering firm Termoindustriale, while its SME-focused affiliate has raised €45m.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Private equity firm Lyceum Capital has committed a £25m investment package to Carewatch, a UK local home care provider.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Trading in Abertis was suspended after its shares rose sharply Monday on news that the infrastructure company's main shareholders were in LBO talks with CVC.
1 min read · 05 January 2013