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Nordic books 4x return on IT providerThe exit comes as the Scandinavian firm is planning to hold a €3bn final close in September for its Nordic Capital VIII, having held a €1.7bn first close in February.
- ICG touts ‘resilience’ in difficult market
The firm has raised an additional €300m for its latest debt vehicle and grown profits before tax despite a challenging environment in Europe.
- Friday Letter: Global letters
Last night we held our second annual Private Equity International Awards Global Winners' Celebration - and revealed the Private Equity Leader for this year.
- Friday Letter Looking for the upswing
Opportunities for Asian mezzanine providers have been thin on the ground up to now, so why has Babson Capital Management thrown its hat into the ring?
- Friday Letter Stepping down and stepping back
Succession has long been a tricky issue to deal with for private equity firms, but several groups have demonstrated in recent weeks that it need not be a painful process.
- Friday Letter Another reason why debt’s not a dirty word
The recent proliferation of debt funds can be attributed to the well-documented retreat by traditional lenders (who would retreat completely if a German politician has his way). But the compelling risk/return profiles on offer are also playing a large part – and attracting a number of private equity firms.
- Another reason why debt’s not a dirty word
The recent proliferation of debt funds can be attributed to the well-documented retreat by traditional lenders. But the compelling risk/return profiles on offer are also playing a large part – and attracting a number of private equity firms.
- More credit funds emerge as senior debt remains scarce
As banks take a step back from providing debt in the market, opportunities are rife for private equity firms to set up special credit funds.
- Partners Group raises debut credit fund
The Zug-headquartered firm has collected €375m to take advantage of the dearth of credit available in the market as traditional providers continue to reduce their activity.
- Lending quartet wrest control of Biffa
After turning down an offer reportedly worth £520m in the summer, Montagu and GIP are set to cede control of Biffa to a quartet of senior lenders.