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BC’s £382m bid wins race for MergermarketThe London-based firm has fought off between 40 and 50 bidders to acquire Pearson’s financial research business.
- Electra doubles investment pace and returns £222m
The London-listed trust also took advantage of booming valuations to realise £459m, including the sale of Allflex.
- Electra sells Lil-lets to trade buyer
The sale of the feminine hygiene brand, which is understood to have generated a ‘close to 1.5x return’, is Electra’s third exit this year after making 15x on Allflex and 3x return on Esure.
- BC to triple its money following Foxtons float
Foxtons' successful IPO this morning - it priced at the top of its range, valuing the company at nearly £650m - means BC Partners is now sitting on a 3x return from the business
- The new spin in private equity access: Strategic accounts
Separately managed accounts, which have become much more visible in the industry recently, are helping to set new standards in the GP/LP relationship, writes Tara Blackburn of Hamilton Lane.
- EMEA buyouts down in 2012
Despite a surge in overall M&A in the fourth quarter, a recent study found European private equity posted negative growth in activity for the whole of last year.
- PAI acquires Oaktree’s R&R Ice Cream
The French firm has bought Europe’s largest own-label ice cream maker for €850m, the latest deal by its 2008-vintage Fund V.
- Five Minutes with Eric-Jan Vink
Eric-Jan Vink last year became head of private equity at PGGM, the pension fund service provider for Dutch healthcare and social service workers. He talks to PEI about PGGM's activities and strategy.
- Former Blackstone executive joins Halder
Hanns Ostmeier, a former Blackstone executive, is likely to be a key man in the firm’s next fund, which could be raised in the course of next year.
- AXA, BC in second round for Ista
A number of buyout firms are reportedly preparing follow-on bids for the private equity-owned metering company, as part of an auction process that could reach €3bn.