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Three more firms set their sights on IndiaCandover, Englefield and Apollo have joined the increasing number of private equity firms flocking to set up shop in Mumbai. All three firms have appointed heads of their respective teams; Candover has tapped Goldman Sachs' former co-head of principal investments, Harsha Raghavan.
- Apollo, Blackstone to acquire $13bn in LBO loans
The private equity mega-firms have agreed to purchase some $8bn in debt from Royal Bank of Scotland in addition to $5bn in debt related to the $18bn buyout of Clear Channel by Bain Capital and Thomas H Lee.
- Apollo gathers more than $14bn for Fund VII
The buyout firm has tacked on 7.5 million shares to its registration for a public float on the New York Stock Exchange and revealed that Fund VII is less than $1bn short of its $15bn target.
- Apollo and Lazard partner in Europe
Iconic dealmakers Leon Black and Bruce Wasserstein will join forces through a strategic partnership to pursue private equity investments in Europe bringing together Apollo’s private equity prowess with Lazard’s advisory expertise.
- Gavea closes on $1.2bn for Brazil
The Rio-based powerhouse, led by Brazil's former central bank chief, now has $2.7bn earmarked for ‘illiquid’ deals.
- Apollo eyeing real estate arm
Apollo Global Management, Leon Black's investment firm, is recruiting real estate professionals. The move could present a challenge to a seperate firm called Apollo Real Estate Advisors, in which Black owns a minority stake.
- Lehman to pay $209m for healthcare textile company
Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking will pay $22 per share in cash for healthcare services company Angelica, and Regions Business Capital and Apollo Investment will provide debt financing.
- Study finds buyouts boost jobs
The Private Equity Council has released a report that contradicts an academic study set to be presented at the Davos summit next week.