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Carlyle tipped for Qinetiq stakeThe US private equity firm is thought to be leading the race for the 51 per cent stake in the UK government’s science and technology research organisation.
- MoD confirms Carlyle talks
As expected, the UK Ministry of Defence has chosen US buyout firm Carlyle as its preferred strategic investor for its QinetiQ research organisation.
- Heavyweights pitch for KAP
Both Candover and Cinven are separately bidding for Kluwer Academic Publishing alongside two trade buyers.
- KKR close to Siemens assets
The US private equity firm is in advanced talks regarding the purchase of several engineering units as it closes the E3.7bn acquisition of Legrand.
- European dealflow shows weak Q2 performance
During the second quarter European private equity and venture capital activity declined both in total volume and deal value.
- Buyers line up for Kluwer division
The Dutch business information publisher has drawn up a shortlist comprising both trade and private equity buyers for its academic publishing arm.
- US firms set for Vivendi division
Thomas H Lee and Blackstone Group have emerged as frontrunners for Vivendi’s $2bn US publishing arm.
- Holmes joins peers on PE radar
Confirmation that Holmes Place is exploring buyout possibilities could be the signal for the latest in a series of private equity investments in the health club sector.
- AFIC wants pension reform for more LBOs
The French Venture Capital Association has published its LBO White Paper as it seeks to boost the country’s level of LBO activity.
- Bridgepoint close to second fitness chain deal
Bridgepoint Capital is to launch a £177m public to private takeover bid for Holmes Place in what would be the firm's second major fitness chain deal in 2002.