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Hg moves into renewable energyHgCapital has acquired a windfarm in Wales in what it expects to be a series of renewable energy deals.
- New hire at PPM fund of funds arm
PPM Ventures, the private equity arm of Prudential, has appointed Simon Faure to its Private Equity Partnerships fund of funds team.
- Admiral says IPO on course
Admiral Group, the UK motor insurance group partly owned by Barclays Private Equity, is reported to be on course for a London Stock Exchange listing next month.
- Electra refinances BWG Group
The European mid-market private equity firm has completed a €150m recapitalisation of UK and Ireland wholesaler BWG.
- Hutton Collins closes on €235m
Having closed its maiden fund, the London-based provider of intermediate capital is looking to return to the fundraising market in 2005.
- Lime Rock, SGAM buy French energy asset
Lime Rock Partners and SGAM/4D Global Energy Development Capital, two energy-focused private equity firms based in North America and France respectively, have teamed up to buy Serimer DASA.
- Gresham’s Fund III closes on £235m
The UK mid-market buyout firm has held a final closing of its third fund, exceeding its £200m target and securing commitments from new international investors.
- Private equity exits back on agenda
A rash of recent realisations from private equity-backed businesses suggests that exit routes are once more opening up after a fallow period.
- Sir Peter Burt joins Apax as adviser
Apax Partners, the global private equity investor, has appointed two senior advisers to its financial services team, including new ITV chairman Sir Peter Burt.
- Close Brothers raises £50m for growth fund
Close Brothers Growth Capital Fund II, which invests in UK SMEs using hybrid debt and equity structures, has raised £50m from four institutions.