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VCs dominate European media dealsPrivate equity firms have emerged as the most important players in the consolidation of the European media sector, according to new research.
- Capital Z to sponsor Hutton Collins fund
The US investment firm has purchased €35m of Abbey National’s existing LP interest in Hutton Collins’ debut mezzanine fund, as well as making an additional €40m commitment - taking the firm’s fundraising to €200m.
- IPO queue lengthens as take-privates dwindle
In a reversal of recent trends, the UK private equity market appears poised for a significant increase of IPOs at the same time as public-to-privates lose popularity.
- Sponsors bet on chemicals
100 European chemicals companies are now under private equity ownership, but realisations are a challenge, according to a new report.
- Coller buys Abbey portfolio for £300m
Coller Capital has agreed to buy the majority of Abbey National’s private equity assets including interests in funds run by 3i, BC Partners, ICG, Duke Street, Montagu and Warburg Pincus.
- Autogrill could be Italy’s next mega-deal
The fast-growing Italian private equity market could be delivered another boost if private equity firms follow through on their reported interest in restaurant group Autogrill.
- Electra sells credit business
Electra Partners Europe has sold Premium Credit, a UK finance company, to MBNA Europe for £67m, achieving an IRR of 29 percent.
- Candover sells Baxi to BC
Candover has sold its interest in Baxi, returning just under two times its investment, while joint owner Electra has agreed to stay in the deal alongside new owners BC Partners.
- VCs eye E2.5bn German chemicals unit
Germany’s MG Technologies has set the first week of December as the deadline for first-round bids for its Dinamit Nobel chemicals unit, which has attracted considerable private equity interest.
- Investitori Associati targets E600m fund
Milan-based private equity firm Investitori Associati has set out to raise around E600m for a new fund targeting the Italian buyout market, according to reports.