Private Equity
The UK Treasury has made clear it can offer no guarantee of prolonged funding, causing potential bidders to make cautious indicative offers.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
Investments in consumer-related industries in India continue to soar as the private equity arm of Franklin Templeton Investments takes a stake Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
TA Associates has made a four times return from the sale of SmartStream Technologies to Middle Eastern firm DIFC Investments after deciding against an initial public offering.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Fashion-focussed TSM Capital is backing Rachel Roy, a financially astute designer to develop profitable handbags and accessories.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The UK arm of HSBC Private Equity has done its second deal since returning ‘to the UK mid-market proper’ after a 5-year hiatus that saw the spin-out of its in-house private equity group.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
A consortium led by Virgin Group and including WL Ross has tabled a preferred bid for struggling UK bank Northern Rock. The bid provides shareholders with a way to benefit from the upside of any turnaround.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
TA Associates has made a four times return from the sale of SmartStream Technologies to Middle Eastern firm DIFC Investments after deciding against an initial public offering.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The bids are shaping up for UK bank Northern Rock as its share price continues to drop.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The global private equity firm will bring a portfolio of children’s characters, including Barney, Pingu and Bob the Builder, to a new 25,000-square foot complex in Dubailand.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Global electrical business Rexel, owned by a consortium of three buyout firms, has made an offer to bolt-on European competitor Hagemeyer after signing an agreement to buy the stake of rival bidder Sonepar upon completion.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
