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Friday Letter: Global lettersLast night we held our second annual Private Equity International Awards Global Winners' Celebration - and revealed the Private Equity Leader for this year.
- Friday Letter Going once, going twice
Auctions are back, with large firms lining up eagerly to deploy their capital.
- Hong Kong's GCS to buy €80bn asset manager
GCS Capital has agreed to buy Dexia Asset Management, which had reportedly drawn interest from firms including Advent, Bain, CVC, Permira and Warburg Pincus.
- Advent boosts Nordic efforts
The private equity firm has strengthened its network in the region with the appointment of two experienced advisors.
- Tennessee commits $190m to PE, VC
Advent International and Oaktree Capital Management are two of the firms that drummed up commitments from the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.
- CDC Group appoints new COO
CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution, has appointed Colin Buckley as its chief operating officer with a remit to implement its revised strategy.
- Advent bets on attractive healthcare sector
Advent International is trying to complete its third healthcare deal of the year in the sector that has proven attractive to firms as an area of stability in the sluggish economy.
- PA SERS commits $60m in re-ups
The $25bn pension has committed to funds managed by Advent International and BGP Properties. PA SERS is working to meet its $500m annual commitment target as part of its overhaul of its alternatives programme.
- Advent pushes cap on Fund VII to €8.5bn
The firm has enjoyed strong demand from the LP community for its seventh investment vehicle, which is said to be set to close around year's end.
- Pair provides mezzanine for Douglas take-private
Park Square Capital and Partners Group have provided mezzanine financing to back Advent International’s €1.5bn take-private of German retailer Douglas Holding.