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Altor raises E650m in four monthsThe newly established Scandinavian buyout firm set up by Industri Kapital co-founder Harald Mix has raised E650m from blue chip institutions in an extraordinarily successful fundraising effort.
- Tabet in charge of Citigroup’s FEG
London-based Kamal Tabet has been appointed global head of Citigroup’s Financial Entrepreneurs Group, the bank’s private equity advisory and fund placement business.
- UBS records SFr1.8bn private equity loss
The Swiss bank wrote down its private equity holdings by SFr1.76bn loss last year, adding to a SFr1bn loss incurred in 2001.
- Permira to open Stockholm office
Kurt Björklund is to head up Permira’s new presence in the Nordic region, working alongside the newly appointed Ole Oftedal, who joins as an industrial partner.
- Welzorg private equity-backed for third time
Industri Kapital has bought Dutch mobility aids distributor Welzorg from UBS Capital, marking the company’s third spell under private equity ownership.
- IK sells Paroc to Banc of America
Banc of America Equity Partners has bought insulation manufacturer Paroc from Industri Kapital, providing an exit after three years.
- Carlyle backs Edscha PTP
The US group has beaten off competition from Bain Capital and Industri Kapital for the German automotive parts business.
- CSFB close to £1.2bn Gala sale
European buyout firm BC Partners is in negotiations to acquire the UK casino operator, providing the bank with a strong return on its original investment.