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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.
- Advent exits fashion chain to Apax in €1.3bn deal
Advent acquired Takko in 2007 for €770m and expanded the business throughout Europe.
- Apax hires in-house counsel
The buyout giant reportedly hired Simon Cresswell from Goldman Sachs, where he held a similar position.
- Mega-firms to reap up to $3.7bn in TDC listing
Apax, Permira, Providence, Blackstone and KKR will partially exit the Danish telecoms company they took private for $12bn in 2005.
- Goldman, EQT prep ISS for $8.5bn exit
Apax has reportedly beat out rival private equity consortiums to become the exclusive bidder on the world’s fourth-largest employer, which has grown considerably under private ownership.
- JW Childs gets busy with $125m SPAC, 3x exit
The Boston-based firm may consider hitting the market with a fourth fund once the term of the special purpose acquisition company runs out after 21 months.
- Emerging markets 2010
Money is flowing into the emerging markets. But don’t be fooled: these economies can take it, writes Toby Mitchenall.
- No time for turkey
For anyone who wasn’t quite convinced: the anticipated pick-up in LBO activity has arrived.