Nordic Capital

Private equity has moved beyond a purely transactional culture, delivering added value and instilling resilience no matter the economic climate, says Nordic Capital’s Peter Thorninger.

Daniel Kanak replaces Par Norberg, who transitioned to a senior advisory role last month.

PEI last month reported that IR head Pär Norberg was stepping down from his role and that EMEA IR managing director Lena Ulrich was to leave the firm after an extended period.

Partner and head of IR Pär Norberg will step down from his role, while the firm's EMEA IR head will leave after a period of maternity leave.

Fund managers are increasingly focusing on specialisation in the dealmaking and operating stages in order to gain a competitive edge.

NAV loans for LP distributions were a hot topic – some might say even a spicy one – at an industry gathering in Paris this week.

A recent continuation fund exit by TPG is further evidence that such vehicles can reward investors with the capacity and desire to roll over, or those who opt to back funds investing in these deals.

Nordic Capital XI is the largest fund raised in the firm’s history, raking in about €3bn more than its 2020-vintage predecessor.

Mega-funds, market bifurcation and a resurgent investor base are reshaping the continent’s private equity landscape.

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Private equity firms have always focused on cutting costs in portfolio companies. Today, strategies are evolving again to suit a volatile and low-growth environment.