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Doughty restructuring paves way for €3bn fundThe conclusion of probate issues following the death of co-founder Nigel Doughty in February has paved the way for Doughty Hanson to restructure and begin raising its next fund.
- Corbidge departs Doughty after restructuring
Following a restructuring in the wake of co-founder Nigel Doughty's death earlier this year, one of Doughty Hanson's private equity co-heads has decided to leave the firm.
- 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.
- Doughty Hanson timetables first Spanish deal with bus buyout
The European private equity firm has embarked on its first deal in Spain since opening its office in September this year with the acquisition of Avanza, a bus operator.
- Doughty Hanson buys KP1
The UK-based firm has done its second French deal in as many years by aqcuiring a French concrete business for about €400m.
- Reuters - Terra Firma to Revive Odeon Sale
The private equity group Terra Firma plans to sell assets this year that are likely to include the European cinema chain Odeon & UCI Group to raise more than 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion), according to the Financial Times, writes Reuters. The group, led by dealmaker Guy Hands, plans first to sell the energy firms Phoenix Natural Gas and Infinis before selling Odeon later in the year, writes Reuters.
- Doughty seals $1.1bn exit
Doughty Hanson has booked a 2.5x return following the sale of activated carbon manufacturer Norit to Cabot Corporation for $1.1bn.
- Bridges' fundraising journey signals strong SME interest
Bridges Ventures has corralled £72m in commitments for the first close on its latest SME-focused fund, nearly eclipsing the total fundraising efforts of its last fund raised pre-crisis.
- Candover spin-out to sell safety company
Despite the global financial downturn and the chaos of the collapse of Candover, Capital Safety doubled its revenue since 2007. KKR agreed to buy the company for $1.12bn.