Private Equity
Following the completion of its 19th acquisition this year, the mid-market specialist is lining up the launch of its fourth European fund.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
MML Capital Partners, formerly known as Mezzanine Management, has led a mezzanine investment in Yonkers Raceway alongside limited partner New York Life Insurance Company affiliate New York Life Capital Partners.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The UK Government’s emerging markets fund of funds has made commitments to four Chinese funds. It expects these funds to go on to raise a total of $1.7bn from other sources for investment in the region.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The mid-market captive is banking on the business travel market holding firm as it looks to expand the international travel management company ATP.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
US private equity firm Sun Capital is keeping afloat on its investment in the bankrupt retailer, thanks largely to sale-leasebacks of several of the chain’s department outlets. Sun Capital and Cerberus, which sold its stake last year, bought Mervyn's for $1.2bn in 2004.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The FTSE 100 private equity firm is backing Soya Concept a value-based proposition in women’s fashion. The retail investment adds to fashion brand Hobbs, underwear chain Agent Provocateur and AP Bags, three of 3i's investments.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The MENA-focussed financial advisory and investment firm has purchased a stake in Step, its first private equity investment in Turkey.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Unilever’s North American laundry business, which includes detergent and fabric softener brands Snuggle and Surf, will be combined with Vestar portfolio company Huish Detergents. Unilever will retain a $375m stake in the combined business.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The listed German buyout group has had the busiest week in its history, exiting steelmaker KWE and making two further investments, including a majority stake in the venerable German drinks producer Berentzen, while lining up another portfolio company for an imminent sale.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The diagnostics group has made 60 acquisitions in four years. With the support of a new group of investors, more are in the pipeline.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
