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KKR targets larger LP baseThe firm deployed about $2.3bn of private equity capital during the first quarter, and has generated about $4bn in actual and expected distributions since the beginning of the year.
- Springer Science goes to BC Partners
After abandoning an IPO, EQT and GIC have partially exited the German publishing business with a €3.3bn sale to BC Partners.
- KKR seeks Australia, Japan deals
KKR sees Asia as the world’s growth region, seeks Australia and Japan deals, and expects to diversify its global portfolio to emphasise more non-PE investments, the firm said.
- Constellation names managing partner
The Swiss-based firm has added Dieter Scheiff, former CEO of HR heavyweight Adecco and a member of its 20-strong operational taskforce, to its senior investment team.
- EMI in bid talks
EMI is in early stage talks with private equity houses, underlining private equity’s interest in the media and entertainment sectors.
- The long and winding road: Citi completes EMI sale
Citigroup has completed its two-part disposal of iconic music publisher EMI, home to the Beatles, after selling its recorded music and publishing units for a combined £2.6bn.
- Introducing Berger, Lahnstein, Middelhoff
Founded by a trio of German grandees, BLM Partners has sprung up out of the crisis and has the private equity industry in its sights.
- KKR to invest 'hundreds of millions of dollars' in partnership
The firm is partnering with Jonathan Grayer, a former CEO of an education-focused company, to find investments in education, consumer services and marketing.
- Candover, Cinven share €100m sale proceeds
The two firms are selling Springer Science+Business Media to EQT and GIC for €2.3bn.
- BC begins medical lab consolidation
The European private equity firm will combine German lab service provider Synlab with Austrian FutureLAB. Its last German deal was in December 2008.