Private Equity
UK companies delisted by private equity groups see their productivity drop after being bought out, according to fresh research, suggesting that cost-cutting efforts generally fail to generate efficiency gains.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The London-based firm, which started searching for a senior partner in the UK in January following the departure of Andrew Newington, has hired former Blackstone executive Matthew Tooth.
1 min read · 20 September 2013
Following the €303m sale of the Dutch business, the UK-based firm will have returned more than 40% of its previous fund's invested capital to LPs.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
A recent $600m fundraise highlights the level of investor interest in a country that – like the Andean region more broadly – is seeing strong economic growth and friendly market reforms.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
Capital Dynamics’ fund of funds HRJ Capital has been in a dispute with former employees who claim to be owed in wages and management fees.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
ECI Partner Chris Warren will join Charterhouse Capital in the fall. The news follows ECI’s public listing of convenience store group Conviviality Retail, the largest IPO exit on AIM this year.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The law firm consistently voted the leader in European fund formation by PEI readers is combining forces with Asian law firm King & Wood Mallesons.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
Robert Smith-led Vista has been targeting $600m for its debut debt vehicle.
1 min read · 19 September 2013
The performance of a vintage year can be linked to a specific J-curve, fresh research has found.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
Despite a more favourable outlook for IPOs in both the US and Europe, US companies may soon report ‘disappointing earnings’ while uncertainty in Europe will keep deal volumes at low levels, according to Swiss advisory firm SCM.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
