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Golden Gate hits $3.5bn in 60 daysThe San Francisco-based firm has emerged from a tough fundraising environment, raising $3.5bn after only 60 days on the market.
- Blackstone snaps up Jack Wolfskin
Blackstone has acquired German outdoor clothing company Jack Wolfskin, the latest in a slew of deals which have come despite retailers struggling due to subdued consumer spending.
- Altamont closes debut fund on $500m
The San Francisco-based mid-market firm was launched in 2010 by three former executives at Golden Gate Capital, including co-founder Jesse Rogers.
- Thoma Bravo acquires Novell for $2.2bn
The Chicago-based firm has acquired listed computing services company Novell as an add-on to its IT services company Attachmate Corporation.
- Joint account
GPs and LPs lately have been at odds over terms, but they are totally aligned in opposition to the FDIC’s proposed bank ownership rules, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
- Golden Gate wins Eddie Bauer auction with $286m bid
The San Francisco-based firm beat CCMP Capital Advisors, which submitted a $202m bid for the company in June.
- Golden Gate inks €250m German carve-out
The San Francisco-based firm has acquired the wireless communications arm of German tech firm Infineon.
- The alternatives enthusiast
The alternatives enthusiast 2009-02-01 Staff Writer Head office Tel: 1 203 432 0120Investments OfficeFax: 1 203 432 631455 Whitney Avenuewww.yale.eduNew HavenCT06511-2107United States of AmericaASSETS / FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT$17 billion as of 16 Dec 2008AMOUNT / ALLOCATION TO PRIV
- CCMP is high bidder for bankrupt Eddie Bauer
Clothing retailer Eddie Bauer filed for bankruptcy Wednesday and agreed to be acquired by CCMP Capital Advisors for $202m. CCMP becomes the high bidder for the company but could still be outbid.
- Golden Gate snaps up J Jill for $75m
The San Francisco-based firm’s latest purchase amid the downturn is women’s clothing label J Jill. Under the terms of the deal, Golden Gate, which is investing from its $1.8bn second fund, will close 75 J Jill stores, leaving 204 stores still in operation.