Western Europe

Carlyle and Advent flip building company

Investment company Arcapita has bought window and door company HT Troplast from The Carlyle Group and Advent International two years after the firms bought the company.

Partners Group profits up 72%

Mid-year profits for Swiss alternative asset manager Partners Group have risen 72 percent compared to the same period last year, while its assets grew more than 60 percent.

Kennet provides first venture backing for wireless chip provider

Dutch wireless audio company STS has had its first ever venture backing from Kennet Partners, as companies in the wireless space continue to attract venture funding.

Bridges backs sock maker(2)

The UK venture firm with a social mission has invested £1.35 million in a management buyout of SealSkinz, an outdoor clothing maker based in an under-invested part of the UK.

HBoS makes second acquisition this week

Scottish bank HBoS has continued its £1.6 billion buying spree with the acquisition of social housing company Keepmoat.

Godiva may hit auction block(2)

Campbell’s will explore strategic options for its Godiva Chocolatier business, as the company refocuses on its core products and expands its soups into Russia and China.

GB Merchant Partners sells Spencer’s(2)

Gordon Brothers’ private equity arm has sold specialty retailer Spencer’s Gifts to ACON Investments after streamlining its business and redesigning its stores.

3i makes second US growth capital investment(3)

The UK-listed private equity group has made a growth capital investment in a Canadian plastic manufacturer – its second North American deal since opening a US office last year.

Bridges backs sock maker

The UK venture firm with a social mission has invested £1.35 million in a management buyout of SealSkinz, an outdoor clothing maker based in an under-invested part of the UK.

European Capital bullish on market woes(2)

The listed debt and equity provider has reported strong quarterly results and increased its dividend expectations, arguing that its “one stop buyout” model gives it a crucial advantage in the current market.