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Spanish Government to block CVC acquisition?CVC's purchase of the power transmission network of Iberdrola, which was set to be Spain’s largest private equity transaction in 2002, could be blocked as the government considers an overhaul of the country’s electricity network.
- CVC re-shapes Iberdrola deal
CVC has teamed up with part government-controlled REE to allay Spanish fears about the acquisition of Iberdrola’s Spanish power network.
- Liberty bows out of Telekom bidding
The departure of John Malone and his private equity backers from the race to acquire Deutsche Telekom’s cable TV assets leaves only financial buyers in the E2bn-plus auction.
- PE firms target Big Food
KKR and CVC are running the rule over struggling food retailer Big Food Group.
- CVC gets Kwik-Fit at knock-down price
After lengthy talks, CVC Capital Partners has agreed to pay Ford Motors £330m for the UK auto repair chain.
- CVC, PAI close Provimi deal
PAI Management has teamed up with CVC Capital Partners to take a controlling stake in French animal feeds maker Provimi.
- Bidding hots up for DT cable TV business
Private equity houses have all but cornered the market in the bidding for Deutsche Telekom’s cable TV assets, with only one trade buyer still in the running.
- UK firms to form third Vivendi consortium
Charterhouse Development Capital and CVC Capital Partners are hoping to enter the bidding for Vivendi Universal’s publishing business.
- 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.
- Czech government selects successful Cesky consortium
Following protracted negotiations over the sale of the Czech telecoms operator, the Czech government has finally agreed to a E1.82bn bid for Cesky Telecom.