Private Equity
The San Francisco-based firm will pay 190p per share to take SSP Holdings private.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The UK-focussed buyout group has made its first investment, buying up handbag and accessories group TLG from the Lunan Brothers.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The US firm is making its third investment through its London office with the acquisition of Picsolve, which provides the systems that take photos of people on high-speed roller coasters around the world.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Advent International has purchased the UK healthcare group from LGV Capital after watching the company for 'over seven years'. LGV acquired the business for £200m from a Warburg Pincus-anchored group in 2001.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The London-based private equity firms are believed to have paid up to £100m for a stake in the British women’s clothes and shoe store, L K Bennett. The store founder, Linda Bennett, will remain a “substantial shareholder”.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
There has been a sharp fall in optimism among small and medium-sized business according to the latest Bowmark Entrepreneurs’ Index, underlining the uncertainty of the next six months.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Hong Kong-listed telecommunications group has received 'a number of proposals' for its sale of a minority interest in a subsidiary. Private equity firms including TPG are reported to have bid.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Swiss watch-maker has invested in Rivoli Group, a Dubai International Capital portfolio company that sells luxury goods in the MENA region. The retailer sells products including Gucci watches, Roberto Cavalli eyewear and Vertu mobile phones.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The mid-market firm is backing a programme of European expansion for the aerospace component manufacturer, which is based in Italy.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The French buyout firm has bought a controlling stake in Altares with a plan to support the business’ growth through acquisitions.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
