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Warburg Pincus targets as much as $15bnThe global private equity giant is on the road now with a new fund that will attempt to close on substantially more than its previous $8 billion vehicle.
- Former Warburg pro joins Tri-Artisan(2)
David Libowitz, an 11-year professional from Warburg Pincus, has joined New York-based private equity firm Tri-Artisan Partners.
- Former Warburg pro joins Tri-Artisan
David Libowitz, an 11-year professional from Warburg Pincus, has joined New York-based private equity firm Tri-Artisan Partners.
- Maxeda sells Hema to Lion Capital for €1.1bn
Private equity-owned Maxeda has disposed of Hema, selling the Dutch department store to retail specialist Lion Capital. Maxeda continues to prove a successful investment for the consortium of KKR, Cinven, AlpInvest and Permira that recapitalised the retail group last year.
- Warburg Pincus to buy Bausch & Lomb
The global private equity firm has offered $4.5 billion for the eye health specialist, which recently was forced to recall products.
- Advanced Medical Optics throws hat into Bausch and Lomb ring
The optical surgical devices and eye care company Advanced Medical Optics wants to derail Warburg Pincus’ $4.8bn bid for Bausch and Lomb agreed on 16 May.
- Hawkins leaves Palamon to join Vision
Vision Capital, which specialises in buying portfolios of investments from other private equity firms, has recruited Andrew Hawkins from mid-market buyout firm Palamon Capital Partners as a managing director of the business.
- New Look sale falters
Apax Partners and Permira, the private equity owners of UK fashion chain New Look, have reportedly pushed back the deadline of the auction to sell the business after failing to attract suitable offers.
- Buyout firms circle New Look
Several buyout firms including The Blackstone Group and CVC Capital Partners are reportedly battling it out in a £2 billion auction of UK fashion retailer New Look. The deal could make up to £1.3 billion for New Look’s owners Apax Partners and Permira.
- Warburg portfolio company in talks with Silver Lake
Warburg Pincus is the largest shareholder in US telecom products company Avaya, which is reportedly in take-private talks with Silver Lake Partners.