Private Equity
The US bank is expanding its UK operations for the second time this year, viewing the UK as ‘a hub’ for Europe.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
As the exit market continues to be challenging, dividend recaps remain a tempting exit option for private equity firms. Loan volume for dividend recaps is now the highest since 2007, according to research.
4 min read · 17 January 2013
The London-headquartered firm has funded the acquisition of Amdipharm with capital from its fifth fund, which has now reached €4bn as it pursues a €5bn target.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Despite short term risks, the longer-term prospects of Central and Eastern Europe mean private equity owners of businesses in the region should capitalise on strategic buyers’ appetite for exposure in the region to exit their investments, argue Graham Conlon (pictured) and Anela Musat from CMS Cameron McKenna.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
Park Square Capital and Partners Group have provided mezzanine financing to back Advent International’s €1.5bn take-private of German retailer Douglas Holding.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Industry representatives should be wary of supporting any reforms predicated on a diminution of employees' rights.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
The London-based firm has delivered a good return ahead of a likely new fundraising process next year as its current Fund VII reaches the two-thirds deployed mark.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The investment in the US-listed genealogy website means the firm’s €9.4bn fourth fund is now about 90% deployed.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The London-based firm is seeking to benefit from a rising demand in over-the-counter medicines as government subsidies for prescription drugs in the Netherlands have been cut.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Private equity indices and public pension portfolios have consistently outperformed annualised S&P 500 returns, according to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
