Private Equity

Latin America

Sentient makes first direct investment in China

The Sentient Group, a private equity firm focussing on metals, minerals and energy sectors, has backed a joint venture that will operate two mines and a power station in China.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

3i makes second US growth capital investment(2)

The UK-listed private equity group has made a growth capital investment in a Canadian plastic manufacturer – its second North American deal since opening a US office last year.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

GP Investments in $642m magnesite deal

Fresh from inking Latin America’s largest LBO to date, GP Investments has struck a $642 million deal for Brazilian refractory materials producer Magnesita.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

GP Investimentos prepares to go regional(3)

Brazil’s GP Investimentos, fresh from the initial close on $1.025 billion for its fourth fund, may open offices in Mexico and in the Southern Cone as the firm expands its investment activities throughout Latin America.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

GP Investments in record $1bn Latin America deal

The Brazilian private equity firm’s $1 billion acquisition of Pride International’s Latin American Land Drilling and E&P Services businesses is the firm’s first pan-Latin American investment. It is also the first time it has used leverage, and the firm’s – as well as the region’s – largest private equity deal to date.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

GP Investimentos prepares to go regional(2)

Brazil’s GP Investimentos, fresh from the initial close on $1.025 billion for its fourth fund, may open offices in Mexico and in the Southern Cone as the firm expands its investment activities throughout Latin America.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

GP Investimentos prepares to go regional

Brazil’s GP Investimentos, fresh from the initial close on $1.025 billion for its fourth fund, may open offices in Mexico and in the Southern Cone as the firm expands its investment activities throughout Latin America.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

3i makes second US growth capital investment

The UK-listed private equity group has made a growth capital investment in a Canadian plastic manufacturer – its second North American deal since opening a US office last year.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Cerberus taps Nardelli to head Chrysler(3)

Former Home Depot head Bob Nardelli will lead Cerberus’ turnaround of US automaker Chrysler.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

GP Investimentos passes $1bn in booming Brazil(3)

Triple-digit returns have helped the Sao Paulo-based firm reach a first close on what is for now Latin America’s largest private equity fund.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

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