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Lazards builds buyout businessThe independent investment bank has reportedly started a recruitment campaign to build a presence in the European buyout market.
- PPM, Triton buy Pfizer diagnostic unit
The two firms have reached agreement to acquire the Swedish-based business of the US pharmaceutical group in a deal worth $575m.
- Quadrangle in security services distressed deal
Protection One, a loss-making Kansas security services company, is sold to the distressed debt division of the New York Lazard spin-out firm.
- Media specialist Quadrangle promotes two
The New York firm announced that both Michael Huebner and Christopher Santana have stepped up from their vice president roles.
- Ratos, Lehman fail to delist Tornet
The firms have agreed to complete the acquisition of an 81 per cent stake in the Swedish listed property firm, despite failing to acquire the 90 per cent stake required to delist the company.
- Four bids for Tussauds
Charterhouse Development Capital (CDC) is reported to be examining four bids worth around £900m for portfolio company Tussauds Group, owner of Madame Tussauds waxworks.
- Coleman joins Deloittes placement team
Deloitte & Touche, the first of the major accounting firms to launch a private placement unit, has recruited former UBS director James Coleman.
- Lehman and Ratos in E543m Tornet bid
Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners’ has teamed up with Swedish private equity firm Ratos to bid for property company Tornet, which is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
- PAI to bid for Tussauds Group
The French private equity firm is among the frontrunners to acquire the Charterhouse Development Capital portfolio business ahead of a final deadline for bids later this week.
- CSFB placement unit signs three-year contract
In a move ending speculation over their future, senior members of Credit Suisse First Boston’s global fund placement team have committed to staying at the bank for another three years.