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Actis promotes trio to partnerEmerging markets-focused investment group Actis, which remains in negotiations with the UK government over the 40% of the business still owned by state agency DfID, has promoted three of its executives to partner.
- Holiday season round-up: Europe, MENA and Asia Deals
Private equity firms across the world clamoured to round off the year on a high, leading to a slew of new investments and exits.
- Blackstone and Goldman top PE rankings
The Blackstone Group topped preliminary rankings for private equity activity this year based on the total value of deals done, while Goldman Sachs booked the most revenue from buyout advisory work.
- CVC, Johor, bid $1.6bn for Malaysia fast-food giant
CVC Capital Partners and the investment arm of the Malaysian government, Johor, have bid to buy fast-food chain operator QSR, which manages KFC in Malaysia.
- Canadian buyouts shift to smaller deals
Investment activity in Canada was marked by a drop in both deal flow and transaction values during the third quarter, according to Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.
- Morgan Stanley Asia buys Korean restaurant chain
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia has taken control of Nolboo for a reported sum of $108m.
- Cashing in on Karl: Apax’s fashion play
Apax Partners has invested in a new clothing label backed by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (pictured). The investment is reportedly ‘substantial’.
- Russia fund lands debut partnership
The $10bn Russian government-backed fund will collaborate with the China Investment Corporation on a country specific private equity fund.
- Miliband’s words ‘an empty threat’
The UK Labour leader is stirring his base with an attack on private equity as 'asset strippers', though his political rhetoric may be difficult to translate into Labour policy.