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Dubai World set for $9.5bn rescueThe government of the emirate said it would provide $9.5bn of funding to help recapitalise Dubai World.
- 3i mulls secondary play with £500m HBoS deal
The listed firm is expected to again team with Coller Capital to spin out a portfolio, but the potential transaction would see 3i become the manager of the assets in play rather than the seller.
- LDC tops growth charts
Lloyds’ captive private equity unit lays claim to 10 of Britain’s 100 fastest growing companies, with other lower mid-market firms also faring well in the ranking of a recent study.
- Bailouts and buyouts
LDC's prolific deal rate has raised questions about the use of bailout cash – and, more broadly, about the merits of private equity, writes Andy Thomson.
- LDC unhampered by parent’s woes
The captive private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group is picking up its investment pace as its parent is forced to slash jobs.
- News analysis: Candover exit could provide respite
Selling Wood Mackenzie for £550m would allow the listed firm to pay down around £30m of debt, but Candover would still not be ‘out of the woods’.
- SWIP to commit £100m to secondary, distress-focused funds
Scottish Widow Investment Partnership will invest up to 50% of its private equity allocation into funds that invest in the secondary market and make turnaround and distressed investments, according to investment director William Gilmore.