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Electra buys Cordiant’s German unitThe European private equity firm has agreed to pay E22m for a majority stake in Scholz & Friends, the German advertising and marketing unit of struggling Cordiant.
- PE firms maintain care sector focus
Two new deals highlight the sustained level of interest shown by private equity firms in the growing care homes sector.
- Kennet completes Broadview spinout
Technology-driven venture firm Kennet Venture Partners has spun out from Broadview International, the latest captive private equity unit to seek an independent future.
- Electra exec sets up PE research business
Electra Partners director Judy Marsden has left the European private equity firm to build Private Equity Research, a marketing research business.
- Cinven plans Fitness First bid
The UK private equity house is preparing a £370m takeover bid for the struggling fitness club operator.
- Fifth Quester VCT back in fundraising mode
Quester has re-opened the £18.6m VCT 5 fund in an attempt to capitalise on lower valuations in the UK market.
- Duke Street drives fitness consolidation
The private equity firm has compounded its presence in the UK health and fitness sector with the secondary purchase of Invicta Leisure from Electra.
- Hicks Muse gets Nestlé food brands
Hicks Muse portfolio company Premier International has completed the bolt-on acquisition of the ambient food businesses of Nestlé.