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Financial sponsors table low-ball Migros bidsThe private equity firms bidding for the Turkish supermarket have tabled lower than expected bids, although should the deal complete it will be one of the largest European buyout financed since the problems in the credit markets became apparent.
- BC Partners closes $16.5bn Intelsat deal
The European buyout firm has renegotiated the financing terms of the deal signed in June despite its highly leveraged and aggressively structured package.
- How’s your health?(2)
As buyout firms attempt to vaccinate themselves against the numerous viruses floating around the financial system, are they wise to be investing in healthcare, asks Andy Thomson.
- Palley retires from BC Partners(4)
The 50-year-old executive is leaving the firm amicably after 17 years. He will continue to sit on the board of two portfolio companies, ensuring an orderly transition.
- Palley retires from BC Partners(3)
The 50-year-old executive is leaving the firm amicably after 17 years. He will continue to sit on the board of two portfolio companies, ensuring an orderly transition.
- BC Partners records $300m loss
The European buyout firm’s exit from Mark IV Industries has finalised losses it wrote down in 2006 for its seventh fund. The firm is separately set to complete its $16 billion Intelsat deal next month.
- Palley retires from BC Partners(2)
The 50-year-old executive is leaving the firm amicably after 17 years. He will continue to sit on the board of two portfolio companies, ensuring an orderly transition.
- Carrefour abandons $4bn Turkish auction
The French retailer has pulled out of the bidding for Migros, as buyout firms such as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and BC Partners are set to table bids tomorrow for the Turkish company.
- Goldman and Oaktree buy stake in advisor
The private equity firms have paid an undisclosed amount for a minority stake in Global Leisure Partners, an advisor and co-investor on private equity deals in the gaming, lodging and leisure industries.
- SGAM closes €156m eastern Europe fund
SGAM Alternative Investments has closed its fourth fund in eastern Europe at €156 million ($211 million), above its initial target. The fund will target mid-market deals right across the region.