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Advent stays active with dealsAdvent has agreed to buy a Danish IT company from EQT and has also made a tender offer for a diversified German perfume business as it keeps busy in the last months of 2012.
- Bain backs tool maker in $1.6bn buyout
The firm will acquire Apex Tool Group, its largest disclosed investment of 2012.
- Advent in $1.2bn chemicals deal
The firm will acquire the coating resins division of listed chemicals company Cytec Industries. Advent plans to expand the business in emerging markets in Asia.
- CMS restructures private equity team
The London-based law firm has restructured its private equity team following the departure of two senior executives. James Grimwood has been appointed as head of the PE sector team.
- Advent sets post-Lehman fundraising record
Advent International has wrapped up fundraising for its latest global buyout vehicle, which came in at €8.5bn.
- From the editor: Season's Greetings!
We'll be unwinding for the holidays, but we look forward to resuming normal service on Jan 2. Check back here for the views of leading professionals on what they expect in 2013.
- Swedish insurance group sells €1.5bn portfolio
Two buyers – Abu Dhabi Investment Council and Australia’s QIC – acquired the majority of the portfolio that included funds from managers like Apax, Advent, BC Partners and Bain Capital.
- GCS acquires Dexia Asset Management
The Chinese firm has confirmed its purchase of the coveted €80bn asset manager, and teams up with ICBC, China's biggest bank, to expand DAM’s foothold in emerging markets.
- China’s GCS eyes €80bn asset manager
GCS Capital has entered exclusive talks for Dexia Asset Management, which had reportedly drawn interest from firms including Advent, Bain, CVC, Permira and Warburg Pincus.
- EMI in bid talks
EMI is in early stage talks with private equity houses, underlining private equity’s interest in the media and entertainment sectors.