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Global PE deals near $500bn markPrivate equity-backed M&A increased markedly in 2005 with Europe seeing the lion’s share of deal volume.
- Carlyle appoints Italy MD
The global private equity firm has appointed a telecoms specialist as the new head of its Italian buyout activities.
- Pomona closes $250m fund of funds
The global ING-affiliated private equity firm has closed its fourth primary fund of funds on $250 million.
- PE group falls short of 90% TDC target
Private equity consortium NTC has become the controlling shareholder in the Danish telecom business but still faces resistance in its efforts to de-list the company.
- JW Childs rebuffed in indemnification lawsuit
Boston-based JW Childs lost a key ruling in an indemnification suit the firm levied against the former owners of Hartz Mountain, a pet supplies company the firm had owned between 2000 and 2004.
- Major shareholder rejects €10bn TDC offer
ATP, the Danish pension fund that owns a 5.5% stake in TDC, has thrown the buyout of the Danish telecom firm into doubt by rejecting a private equity consortium’s bid.
- Leo Hindery’s InterMedia fund holds close
InterMedia Advisors, the private equity partnership established by long-time media executive Leo Hindery Jr., has held an interim close on its inaugural fund, a $1.5bn targeted vehicle.
- European private equity on course for record year
The value of buyouts during the first three quarters of this year already exceeds the total for the whole of 2004.
- CVC launches €1.4bn retail takeover
The European private equity firm has launched a €1.4bn agreed takeover bid for Spanish clothing retailer Cortefiel on top of its bid for cable and wireless group Auna.
- American Capital recruits Les Brownlee
American Capital Strategies has brought on board Les Brownlee, the former Acting Secretary of the US Army, hoping the hire will boost its activity in the federal contracting space.