Sub-Saharan Africa

Denham recruits ex-Nomura head for London push

Denham Capital Management is the latest US power industry investor to set up a London office, after recruiting the former head of energy at Japanese bank Nomura International Louis van Pletsen.

Ethos consortium gains exclusivity with R9.85bn casino group(2)

South African casino group Gold Reef Resorts has entered into exclusive talks with an Ethos Private Equity-led consortium, and the bid already has 76 percent shareholder acceptance.

Africa’s buyout gap(2)

The success of buyout firms in South Africa has helped the African region enjoy record private equity investment this year. However, the rest of the continent is far away from reaching the sophistication of its buyout hub, despite significant growth.

Swiss group rebuffs BC and Cheyne

European buyout firm BC Partners and Cheyne Special Situations Fund have been refused access to the books of Quadrant, a Swiss plastics group, despite offering a significant premium to the company’s share price.

Africa’s buyout gap

The success of buyout firms in South Africa has helped the African region enjoy record private equity investment this year. However, the rest of the continent is far away from reaching the sophistication of its buyout hub, despite significant growth.

Origo Sino-India increases holding in Fomento(2)

Listed emerging markets manager Origo Sino-India is backing an Indian iron ore producer with a $10 million investment that will trigger Origo’s own return to market for funding.

Aureos looks to raise $400m African fund(3)

Emerging markets buyout firm Aureos is looking to raise a pan-African fund as it aims to double its funds under management.

Origo Sino-India increases holding in Fomento

Listed emerging markets manager Origo Sino-India is backing an Indian iron ore producer with a $10 million investment that will trigger Origo’s own return to market for funding.

India looks to private equity for power

India’s Power Finance Corp, a non-banking public sector lender, is reportedly turning to private equity to arrest the country’s infamous power shortfalls. Goldman Sachs and The Blackstone Group have been identified as possible partners.

Aureos looks to raise $400m African fund(2)

Emerging markets buyout firm Aureos is looking to raise a pan-African fund as it aims to double its funds under management.