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Duke Street posts double exitThe UK-based private equity firm has realised its investments in Blue Green European Holdings and, alongside Segulah, in Education and Entertainment Nordic.
- Duke, Apax sell Wickes, keep Focus
Duke Street Capital is to receive £155m in cash from the £950m sale of UK DIY retailer Wickes to trade buyer Travis Perkins.
- Focus Wickes on sale block
Focus Wickes, the UK do-it-yourself (DIY) retailer backed by Duke Street Capital and Apax Partners, is reportedly lining up sale options.
- DSCDM reborn as Babson Capital
Duke Street Capital Debt Management, the leveraged loan specialist, has changed its name to Babson Capital Europe following its acquisition by Babson Capital Management in May.
- Duchess III closes on €450m
Duke Street Capital Debt Management, the debt investor formerly owned by Duke Street Capital, has closed its third CDO fund.
- Duke Street sails away with Navimo
Duke Street Capital has acquired Navimo, a pan-European provider of boat and yacht accessories and equipment, from fellow UK-based private equity firm Bridgepoint Capital.
- New operating partner at Duke Street
Duke Street Capital, the London-based private equity firm, has appointed former Threshers Group chief executive David Williams as an operating partner.
- Duke Street appoints three operating partners
The UK-based European private equity firm has made three new appointments to focus on its core sectors of leisure and support services.
- Duke Street reaps return from debt unit sale
The London private equity firm has agreed to sell its debt management business to David L. Babson for a consideration that sources say amounts to approximately €60m.
- Capital Z to sponsor Hutton Collins fund
The US investment firm has purchased €35m of Abbey National’s existing LP interest in Hutton Collins’ debut mezzanine fund, as well as making an additional €40m commitment - taking the firm’s fundraising to €200m.