Private Equity

Western Europe

AXA exits Phönix/Strack

The French firm, which is targeting €2bn for Fund V, helped the valve supply company achieve double digit growth during its two years of ownership.

2 min read · 21 September 2013

YFM Equity books 5.7x return on UK manufacturer

The divestment comes as the firm is launching a new fund targeting £100m to £150m for investments in the UK.

2 min read · 21 September 2013

17Capital closes Fund II above target

The niche secondaries investor - which has helped firms including SVG with refinancing needs - had a 75% re-up rate for a fund that's more than double the size of its predecessor.

2 min read · 21 September 2013

ICG races to €2.5bn hard-cap

Intermediate Capital Group has closed its new fund three months ahead of schedule, having increased its investor base in the US and Asia Pacific.

3 min read · 21 September 2013

India confirms GAAR deferral

The ministry of finance has said the General Anti-Avoidance Rule that will impact private equity investors in the country will not be implemented until 2015.

2 min read · 21 September 2013

BlackRock hires China chairman

Former Goldman Sachs director Hsueh-ming Wang will be responsible for developing the firm’s long-term business strategy across mainland China.

1 min read · 21 September 2013

Study: Turkey takes off

The country's private equity activity is reaching record levels on the back of a growing economy and increased spending power of the Turkish middle class.

3 min read · 21 September 2013

Mercapital invests in Spanish manufacturer

The acquisition of an 80% stake in the Latin American-focused business enables Mercapital to further strengthen its presence in the region.

2 min read · 21 September 2013

The new spin in private equity access: Strategic accounts

Separately managed accounts, which have become much more visible in the industry recently, are helping to set new standards in the GP/LP relationship, writes Tara Blackburn of Hamilton Lane.

5 min read · 21 September 2013

Better Capital partners Irish pension

The Jon Moulton-led firm and National Pensions Reserve Fund of Ireland have earmarked €100m for Irish turnarounds.

2 min read · 21 September 2013

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