Private Equity
The New York-based distressed specialist will target opportunities in an environment marked by a lower default rate.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The former Latin American private equity team of Deutsche Bank has formed a New York-headquartered firm, Alothon Group.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
Germany's weakened economy remains difficult territory for financial sponsors to negotiate. Incumbents dig deep to come up with the goods. Is the hard work paying off, asks Philip Borel
10 min read · 30 December 2012
10 min read · 30 December 2012
HgCapital, the European mid-market private equity firm, has returned €91m to its investors at 1.7 times cost from the re-capitalisation of portfolio company FTE Automotive.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
For investors looking for exposure to emerging markets, investing in private rather than public markets is often the better option, argues Actis’ Jonathan Bond.
5 min read · 30 December 2012
Following the Metalmark spinout, Gustavo Schwed has joined Providence Equity Partners media investment effort in London.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The buyout group has beaten off competition from rivals to acquire two of the UK’s leading cinema chains Odeon and UCI for close to £600m.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Fortress Investment, the global private investment house, has agreed to take private Greek oil shipping company Stelmar Shipping.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
Dallas-based buyout house Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst has agreed to pay ConAgra Foods $194m for the remaining 45 percent of the unit, giving the firm full control.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
