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Which hat to wear?General partners ignore their investors at their peril. But aren't dealmakers supposed to spend their time on, well, doing deals as opposed to looking after LP relationships?
- VUP auction grinds on
The deadline for the sale of Vivendi Universal's publishing business has been extended as private equity syndicates continue to pore over the business.
- KKR deal jeopardised by court ruling
KKR’s E5.1bn acquisition of French electronics firm Legrand has been thrown into question following an annulment of the original blocking of the Schneider-Legrand merger in 2000.
- SG moves into German leveraged
In keeping with a current trend among European banks, SG is setting up a leveraged finance operation in Frankfurt in the hope of more LBO business coming out of Germany.
- KKR linked to new Siemens deal
The private equity firm is expected to buy more non-core assets off Siemens, having completed an E1.7bn deal with the German conglomerate in September.
- KKR weighs up Dutch retailer
The US private equity house is considering a public-to-private offer for Dutch retailer Vendex KBB.
- French figures buck broader European trend
Figures published by the French Venture Capital Association reveal a market buoyed by a significant increase in LBO activity.