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How EQT, Verdane and Hg actively manage exits

Optimising exits in an environment where liquidity is challenging has become a mainstay in some managers’ playbooks.

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Listed PE trusts seek to revitalise demand amid ‘perfect storm of negativity’

Muted appetites have led to steep discounts, leaving some listed private equity trusts vulnerable to shareholder activism and an incoming tide of potential competitors.

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Reputation matters most for companies choosing PE owners – study

Portfolio companies increasingly want to 'work with the best of the best', according to research from consultancy firm Nepean.

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Hg makes 5x from cosmetics facelift

After reorientating Sanctuary Spa Covent Garden into a product focussed business in two years Hg Capital sold the company for £75 million.

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Hg to take advantage of the credit crunch(4)

The investment trust of Hg Capital reported strong results from realisations, while indicating it had £54 million in liquid resources to take advantage of market turbulence.

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Hg to take advantage of the credit crunch(3)

The investment trust of Hg Capital reported strong results from realisations, while indicating it had £54 million in liquid resources to take advantage of market turbulence.

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Hg to take advantage of the credit crunch(2)

The investment trust of Hg Capital reported strong results from realisations, while indicating it had £54 million in liquid resources to take advantage of market turbulence.

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Hg to take advantage of the credit crunch

The investment trust of Hg Capital reported strong results from realisations, while indicating it had £54 million in liquid resources to take advantage of market turbulence.

HG Capital fund commitments

Known fund commitments: 1

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