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LBO France to exit Actaris in secondary dealThe French private equity group is set to make a quick return on the utilities metering business it acquired in 2001, selling the business to HSBC Private Equity.
- Alchemy backs Seymour Pierce deal
The turnaround specialist has backed a management buyout of the investment banking division of the UK broker in a deal worth £7.35m.
- 2002 strong exit year for BPEP
Baring Private Equity Partners has announced its best year for returns with 17 successful sales to strategic buyers from its various regional funds.
- Hg continues push into Germany
HgCapital has tabled a recommended E169m offer to back a public-to-private for W.E.T. Automotive Systems, a seat-heating systems manufacturer.
- Apax buys into Focus Wickes
Duke Street Capital is to return over E340m to investors via a recapitalisation of Focus Wickes that sees Apax take a 29 per cent stake.
- Baring to launch two LatAm funds
As private equity interest in the region ebbs off, Baring Latin Americas Partners has announced plans to launch two dedicated vehicles to invest in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.
- Venture Finance launches structured division
ABN Amro’s asset-based lending business is to extend its support for medium sized businesses with the launch of a structured finance team.
- Williams to target Eastern Europe
As preparations for EU enlargement gather pace, former Alliance Capital chief Dave Williams has announced plans to launch a $500m private equity fund to invest in Eastern Europe.
- Global Life Science Ventures closes second fund
The German firm has raised over E140m for its dedicated life science sector fund.
- William Hill arrives with a bang
The IPO of the UK betting business owned by Cinven and CVC has been well received, with early trading taking the share price higher.