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TA Associates hires London vice presidentThe appointment of former Lazard investment manager Christopher Parkin will help the US-based private equity firm expand its activities in Europe.
- Albertson’s sold for $17.4bn
In a major buyout deal involving no buyout firms, Albertson’s agreed to a sale valued at $17.4bn, with SuperValu, CVS and Cerberus Capital Management teaming up to buy the US supermarket and drug-store chain.
- Bain in $3bn Texas Instruments deal
Boston-based Bain Capital has inked a deal to carve out the Sensors & Controls business of Texas Instruments for $3bn.
- UK’s Inchcape goes to Dubai investment house
Dubai-based Istithmar reportedly beat off competition from Carlyle, Exponent and 3i to purchase the shipping services firm for $285 million.
- Investcorp pulls in Autodistribution
Investcorp has agreed to take France-based parts distributor Autodistribution off the hands of Goldman Sachs, which gained control of the company after it went into receivership.
- Turnaround Investor
Under Jean-Bernard Lafonta, Wendel Investissement has become an important player on the European buyout scene.
- French casinos pass to Bridgepoint
The European private equity firm has acquired France’s third largest casino operator from Legal & General Ventures and Royal Bank Equity Finance.
- Morgan Stanley expands sponsors team
The global investment bank has invested in its coverage of sponsor clients in Europe with two appointments and a promotion.
- Newcomb leaves Leeds Weld
The former chairman and CEO of publishing house Simon & Schuster has left the New York private equity firm for health reasons.
- Kohlberg Investors V closes on $800m
US mid-market investor Kohlberg & Company has closed its fifth private equity fund $150m above target.