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Graphite nears first and final closeIt is understood the UK-headquartered firm will reach its £475m target over the summer, according to a source familiar with the matter.
- Florida SBA commits $350m to private equity
The State Board of Administration committed to two buyout funds and one growth fund during the second quarter of 2013.
- KPS sees ‘unbelievable’ deal flow in Germany
The firm has found a number of investment opportunities in Germany following the opening of its Frankfurt office last year.
- Z Capital hires IR exec from KPS
James Zenni-led Z Capital Partners has hired Irene Hong, former VP of investor relations at KPS Capital Partners, as a managing director in charge of marketing and corporate development.
- KPS toasts 9x brewery exit
North American Breweries will be sold for $388m, representing a 9x overall return, shortly after the sale of auto-parts maker HHI Group, which KPS was selling for a 10x return.
- KPS scores 10x in auto-parts exit
KPS Capital Partners has notched a 70% compounded IRR through its sale of HHI Group Holdings to American Securities.
- KPS builds upon German dealflow
Following the acquisition of German automotive company The Bosch Group’s brakes business in January, KPS has purchased Australian automotive business Autocast and Forge.
- Z Capital hires former LP consultant
As it works to raise $500m for its second special situations fund, Z Capital has brought on former New England Pension Consultants executive William Monagle.