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Buying into BrazilPrivate equity investment in Latin America’s largest economy increased dramatically in 2010, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
- Patni auction nears close
A winner for the Indian asset is likely to be determined this week, putting to rest a bidding war which has involved private equity firms Apax Partners, The Carlyle Group and Advent International.
- Brazil cuts tax on foreign investment in PE funds
Already private equity friendly, Latin America’s largest economy has reduced taxes for foreign investments in private equity funds, according to reports.
- Helios buys e-commerce company for $110m
The deal, for Nigeria-based InterSwitch, includes a co-investment from technology-oriented firm Adlevo Capital.
- Advent exits fashion chain to Apax in €1.3bn deal
Advent acquired Takko in 2007 for €770m and expanded the business throughout Europe.
- AAC in €650m specialty chemical exit
Bain Capital has agreed to buy specialty chemical distributor IMCD from AAC, which purchased the company from AlpInvest in 2005 for an undisclosed sum.
- Emerging markets 2010
Money is flowing into the emerging markets. But don’t be fooled: these economies can take it, writes Toby Mitchenall.
- Advent's Japan head to retire
Hiroshi Matsumoto will be replaced by Yoji Anzai, currently a Tokyo-based partner.
- Actis makes $58m pre-IPO play in Brazil
The emerging markets-focused firm has struck its third Brazilian deal in three months, backing Brazil’s largest independent brokerage firm, XP Investimentos.
- Advent buys Spanish RE valuation business
The mid-market private equity firm has acquired Tinsa for €100m.