Western Europe

Hutton Collins takes Everest stake

Structured equity provider Hutton Collins has taken a stake in Everest allowing a partial exit for the company’s owner Brian Kennedy.

3i adult carer exit has 61% IRR(3)

FTSE 100 listed 3i had a 61 percent IRR and a 3.9 money multiple on the sale to Three Delta of a company it first invested in 10 years ago, Care Principles.

Bridgepoint exits Marathon with sale to De Agostini

Bridgepoint exits the Marathon Group, the French TV production company, through a sale to trade buyer De Agostini. It had built up the company through a buy and build strategy over the last nine years.

Bridges buys first “keyworker housing” block(3)

The UK venture firm with a social mission has bought three apartment blocks for NHS workers in Plymouth, as the issue of affordable housing for public sector workers becomes increasingly important in the UK.

ICG backs pharma logistics MBO(3)

Intermediate Capital Group has taken a minority stake in logistics company Marken, as part of a secondary buyout from FTSE 100 listed private equity group 3i.

ICG backs pharma logistics MBO(2)

Intermediate Capital Group has taken a minority stake in logistics company Marken, as part of a secondary buyout from FTSE 100 listed private equity group 3i.

3i buys out Bestinvest

The London-listed group has completed a management buyout of UK investment manager and financial advisor Bestinvest. It believes the prospects for organic growth are strong in a rapidly growing sector.

Graphite backs £22m fitness club buyout(2)

Graphite Capital has invested in a £22 million management buyout of fitness business The Third Space Group.

3i makes Singaporean oil and gas acquisition(2)

FTSE100-listed 3i has invested in two companies, one the acquisition of a Singapore-based oil and gas company Franklin Offshore, the other a venture funding round into Madrid-based internet sales website BuyVIP.

Bridges buys first “keyworker housing” block(2)

The UK venture firm with a social mission has bought three apartment blocks for NHS workers in Plymouth, as the issue of affordable housing for public sector workers becomes increasingly important in the UK.