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Cognetas off the mark in MilanThe buyout of vending machine business Gruppo Argenta by Cognetas and Investitori Associati marks the former’s first Italian deal since launching a Milan office in September 2006.
- GP dollars flood K Street(3)
KKR recently augmented its tax lobbying capability - and it’s not alone. Buyout shops are spending millions on Washington’s K Street - synonymous with the Capitol’s powerful lobbyists - as US lawmakers mull legislation that would increase taxes.
- Mega-fundraisings face cloudy future(2)
Several of the world’s biggest private equity firms are already consulting with LPs about their next funds, but uncertainties about the pace of dealmaking and size of allocations are hampering these efforts.
- Mega-fundraisings face cloudy future
Several of the world’s biggest private equity firms are already consulting with LPs about their next funds, but uncertainties about the pace of dealmaking and size of allocations are hampering these efforts.
- Club deal lawsuit dismissed(3)
An antitrust lawsuit alleging that KKR, Blackstone, Carlyle, Bain and nine other buyout groups fixed bids relating to club deals has been dismissed, though the plaintiffs are permitted to file a new suit with the same claim.
- CD&R to cash in on Brakes
Clayton Dubilier & Rice, a US buyout firm, is set to take advantage of growing private equity interest in wholesale and distribution businesses by selling Brakes, a UK catering business valued at about £1.2 billion.
- SAC Private Capital acquires Taiwanese bank at a steep discount(3)
SAC Private Capital, the private equity arm of a US hedge fund group, has acquired a control stake in Cosmos Bank at a discount, saving it from government receivership.
- Bain consortium sells sandwich chain
Summit Venture spin-out Mainsail has purchased Togo’s Eateries from Dunkin’ Brands, which is owned by Bain Capital, The Carlyle Group and Thomas H. Lee Partners.
- Club deal lawsuit dismissed(2)
An antitrust lawsuit alleging that KKR, Blackstone, Carlyle, Bain and nine other buyout groups fixed bids relating to club deals has been dismissed, though the plaintiffs are permitted to file a new suit with the same claim.
- Debt financing holds firm for mid-market(3)
CIT Capital Finance has delivered financing for the Rutland Partners-led acquisition of Pulse Home Products while Electra Private Equity has carried out a third refinancing on Allflex.