Private Equity
The management team of the quick-service Italian food chain, led by restaurant industry veteran Peter Beaudrault, will remain in place following the transaction as the firm undertakes a global expansion of the Sbarro’s franchise.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Australian airline Qantas has accepted a revised A$11.1bn offer from a private equity consortium a day after rejecting a A$10.9bn bid.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
The Carlyle Group has bought Bigmouthmedia as the online marketing sector approaches a global value of $20 billion.
1 min read · 11 January 2013
The New York-based private equity firm has further strengthened its presence in Asia by naming as senior advisors the president of Lenovo Group and the vice chairman of China Netcom Group.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Actis has hired a former leader at the World Bank Group to head up its African operations.
1 min read · 11 January 2013
Working with a former portfolio company of its Australian affiliate, the New York-based private equity firm has picked up AmeriCast Technologies.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Figures for the third quarter show a sharp decline in venture fundraising.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
The private equity arm of the financial services giant has added Richard Markee, who brings a strong background in the international retail sector from his work at Toys ‘R’ Us and Target.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Eurazeo has cancelled plans for an initial public offering of truck rental business Fraikin and is selling the company to CVC Capital while reinvesting $60 million in the new entity.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Dubai-based Abraaj Capital has acquired a controlling stake in a Pakistani forging house that specializes in steel components for the automotive industry. The deal is a first for Abraaj BMA Pakistan Buyout Fund, a $300 million investment vehicle.
1 min read · 11 January 2013
