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CSFB Private Equity to opt for Gala IPO?Reports suggest the bank’s private equity unit wants to pursue a London listing for the UK-based bingo company after rejecting offers from Permira and BC Partners.
- Permira to open Stockholm office
Kurt Björklund is to head up Permira’s new presence in the Nordic region, working alongside the newly appointed Ole Oftedal, who joins as an industrial partner.
- Eight to bid for Bertelsmann unit
Cinven, Candover, BC Partners and Apax are among a host of private equity firms bidding for the German company’s science and business publishing unit.
- BC Partners in healthcare buy and build
UBS has ended a twelve-year association with private hospital group Hirslanden, selling the business to BC Partners for SFr930m.
- Nordic completes Nycomed exit
CSFB’s private equity division has acquired Nordic Capital’s Danish pharmaceutical business in one of Europe’s largest secondary transactions.
- CSFB close to £1.2bn Gala sale
European buyout firm BC Partners is in negotiations to acquire the UK casino operator, providing the bank with a strong return on its original investment.
- LPs fear overcrowded buyout market
Both LPs and GPs have expressed concern at the growing competition for large buyouts in the European market, believing the trend will continue due to growing US interest in the region.
- DSC plans Focus part-exit
The collapse of the IPO market may persuade Duke Street Capital to sell part of its interest in the DIY retailer to a rival private equity firm.