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3i creates corporate responsibility web siteCreating a dedicated website explaining the firm’s approach to corporate responsibility is just another natural step in the evolution of a private equity firm, says Patrick Dunne, the global firm’s communications director.
- Arcapita buys French logistics firm from Sagard
The Bahrain-based bank has completed what it says is France’s largest LBO this year, a secondary deal for Compagnie Européenne de Prestations Logistiques. Sagard has exited the company in a transaction valued between €550m and €600m after receiving 21 first-round bids from groups including Doughty Hanson and Goldman Sachs.
- Doughty Hanson pays €750m for BPO company
The European buyout firm has made its first foray into financial services with its second deal of the year beating off stiff competition from US rivals in an auction run by UBS.
- Doughty injects capital to restructure 20:20
The banking consortium led by RBS has forced a debt for equity swap on Doughty’s investment in the mobile phone business 20:20.
- Doughty Hanson to buy Svendborg Brakes for €460m
The European buyout firm is making its second bet on renewable energy, banking on the growth in the global wind turbine market to drive sales at Svendborg. Doughty Hanson has an existing investment in LM Glasfiber, a wind turbine blade maker, which despite some lean years is now enjoying strong growth.
- Bridges backs low-cost gym
The high cost of gym membership in the UK is excluding some of those who would most benefit from exercise. Bridges investment will provide a boost to some of the UK's most deprived populations.
- Doughty Hanson appoints governance specialist
The European buyout firm has boosted its team with an environmental and corporate social responsibility expert to further develop its focus on the environment and the community.
- Cinven to file Walker reports for all portfolio companies
The European buyout firm has gone beyond the Walker guidelines as it looks towards a global expansion into Asia and the US. These offices will be for investor relations purposes and for strengthening the portfolio.
- Doughty Hanson hires another principal(4)
In its second personnel addition in two weeks, the private equity real estate firm has hired Edward Bates, formerly of Orion Capital Managers.
- Doughty Hanson hires another principal(3)
In its second personnel addition in two weeks, the private equity real estate firm has hired Edward Bates, formerly of Orion Capital Managers.