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Three groups vie for BertelsmannSpringerThe German publisher has reduced the number of bidders for its science publishing unit to three groups, with Apax, Candover, CVC and Blackstone still in the running.
- BertelsmannSpringer goes to Cinven, Candover
The two UK-based private equity groups have agreed to purchase the science and trade publishing unit of German publisher Bertelsmann for E1.05bn.
- Candover hires new IR director
The UK-based buyout firm has appointed former Piers Dennison as its first dedicated investor relations director.
- Cinven, WHSmith unite for AOL book unit bid
The UK retailer has confirmed that it will bid alongside European buyout firm Cinven for AOL Time Warner’s US book unit.
- Yell explores Italian options
The UK directories business has won support from Apax Partners for a bid for the Seat Pagine directories business put up for sale by Telecom Italia.
- Gala sale hits home straight
Permira and serial joint bidders Candover and Cinven look set to battle it out to acquire the UK bingo chain being sold by CSFB Private Equity.
- Candover frontrunner in UK landfill PTP
The UK private equity firm has been linked to a £630m bid for Waste Recycling Group, the listed waste manager.
- WS Atkins rejects CVC approach
CVC’s 160 pence per share offer, which values the UK support services group at £160m, has been rejected by the company’s board.
- 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.