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Bridgepoint makes 5x money on AlcontrolLondon-based Candover has acquired the Dutch laboratory testing services group in a deal valued at approximately €345 million.
- Focus Wickes on sale block
Focus Wickes, the UK do-it-yourself (DIY) retailer backed by Duke Street Capital and Apax Partners, is reportedly lining up sale options.
- BNP Paribas grows German LBO presence
Christian Lange joins the European bank as part of an effort to expand its leveraged finance team.
- Apax takes 50% stake in Cinven’s CBR
Apax Partners has agreed to acquire half the equity of German closing retailer CBR, the €500m turnover company bought outright by private equity house Cinven in October.
- Tel Aviv tech
Political struggles, economic woes and terrorist threats haven't deterred start-up companies in Israel, and so many venture capitalists still regard the region as second only to Silicon Valley. Art Janik examines how the Israeli market has rebounded since the tech meltdown
- Truffle hogs
Germany's weakened economy remains difficult territory for financial sponsors to negotiate. Incumbents dig deep to come up with the goods. Is the hard work paying off, asks Philip Borel
- Beneath big buyouts
Private equity became big news in the Benelux region recently after international financial investors completed a string of large and high profile LBOs. But what is happening on the ground, in the region's locally dominated mid-market and in the venture space? Colm Gilmore finds out
- Cash in, cash out
Cash flow management has always been a fluid blend of art and science. Recent currency movements have added a new layer of complexity for fund administrators. David Snow goes with the flow
- Dyke ’to become Apax adviser’
Greg Dyke, the former director general of the BBC, has joined private equity firm Apax Partners’ media advisory board, according to a report.
- Cinven hires junior execs
The London-headquartered private equity firm has hired a principal and four associates across its London and Frankfurt offices.