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Friday Letter: Still on the hookThe collapse of Phones 4u has highlighted – and probably worsened – the industry’s reputational problem
- Last call for BC-backed Phones 4u
The UK retailer has filed for administration, a year after BC took out a £200m recap
- ECI closes tenth fund on £500m hard-cap
Existing investors make up 80% of the fund, increasing their commitment by 33% on average
- The FT Triathlon, in association with Impetus-PEF
There is a choice of four different events on the day, from a SuperSprint ideal for newcomers to triathlon, to a relay pitched to satisfy inter-firm rivalries.
- EQT becomes latest PE owner of BvD
The 12th acquisition from EQT VI marks the firm’s ‘intensified’ commitment to Benelux
- Cinven backs Spanish telecom operator
The €510m acquisition of Gas Natural Fenosa Telecomunicaciones is Cinven’s first Spanish investment in nine years.
- BC washes its hands of Spotless for €940m
The London-based firm has netted a 2x return by selling the laundry-aid business to a German strategic buyer.
- Carlyle’s Applus sets IPO price
Based on the listing price, the Spanish testing business is valued at €1.9 billion.
- Ardian sells Diana for €1.3bn
The business attracted bids from The Blackstone Group, BC Partners, Eurazeo, CVC and Pamplona.
- Carlyle to float testing business in Spain
The inspection and testing business attracted bids from Cinven, Advent and BC Partners.