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Doughty Hanson appoints governance specialistThe European buyout firm has boosted its team with an environmental and corporate social responsibility expert to further develop its focus on the environment and the community.
- Bridgepoint buys back UK clothing store debt
The buyout firm acquired the debt relating to its £360m buyout of Fat Face. Bridgepoint used its fund, unlike the first more controversial debt buyback by Danish telecoms company TDC, which funded its purchase from its balance sheet.
- Craton closes $192m debut cleantech fund
The growth equity investor, formerly Paladin Private Equity, has held a final close on its debut cleantech fund, slightly short of its target.
- £3bn demand for Alliance Boots
The syndicating banks are now reconsidering the amount they want to sell as the planned £1bn syndication is over-subscribed at the discounted rate of 91 percent to face value. Some of the selling banks are reluctant to meet the demand.
- KKR starts infrastructure initiative, hires banking expert
KKR has recruited George Bilicic, a Lazard banker, who advised the firm on its $45bn TXU buyout, as it plans to launch a $5bn infrastructure fundraising, according to a report.
- Infrastructure to the rescue
The $15 billion of capital raised or targeted for infrastructure investment this week is one route for investors, managers and their banking partners to escape the credit mire, writes Nicholas Lockley
- KKR Financial eyes Alliance Boots debt
The debt investment arm of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is looking to buy loans related to the Alliance Boots buyout. The syndicating banks are considering providing discounted loans to back the debt sale.
- Providence invests $640m in Indian telecom
The US buyout firm has agreed one of the country's largest private equity deals with Aditya Birla Telecom, a subsidiary of Providence portfolio company Idea Cellular.
- KKR PEI writes down $251.8m
The global buyout firm’s listed fund’s net asset value declined, but its share price remained steady narrowing its substantial trading discount.
- CRIME PAYS
With its recent acquisition of a steel products manufacturer, Sentinel Capital Partners has e ntered the lucrative US market for prison-related industries.