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Party City recap could cancel IPOParty City’s $2.69bn recapitalisation translates into a 65% stake for THL. Advent International, Berkshire Partners, Weston Presidio and management will retain a 35% stake.
- Berkshire promotes Whelan to managing director
The Boston-based firm has added EJ Whelan to its existing team of 13 managing directors.
- Advent hires Weil private equity chief
Global private equity firm Advent International has appointed James Westra (pictured), co-head of private equity at law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges, as its chief legal officer.
- CVC acquires technology group Raet
CVC has acquired Dutch technology group Raet in a secondary buyout thought to be worth up to €400m.
- Darwin clinches cloud deal
Darwin Private Equity has acquired cloud-based computing company Attenda from M/C Partners, a private equity firm which specialises in communications, media and IT.
- Canadian buyouts reach highest level since 2008
Private equity deal flow surged 40% in Q2 2011 compared to the same period last year, while fundraising in the first half of the year more than quadrupled compared to the first half of 2010.
- Berkshire's latest fund closes well above previous vehicle
Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners has held a final close for its eighth fund on $4.5bn, making it 45% bigger than its previous vehicle.
- Tennessee commits $50m to Berkshire
Berkshire Partners has reportedly collected $4bn for its eighth fund and is expecting to hold a final close in early July.
- Berkshire promotes two
The Boston-based mid-market firm has named general counsel Sharlyn Heslam and former principal Elizabeth Hoffman managing directors.
- Pennsylvania commits $75m in re-ups
The $24bn pension has made commitments to BC Partners, Meritech Capital and SFC Energy Partners, and is considering committing to Berkshire Partners and international investment group Brait.