Private Equity
Former HFX Capital senior executive Phil McGowan has replaced Ian Lambert as head of private equity and real estate services in the EMEA region.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Investec has made a 37% return on the owner of Sugar Puffs, the cereal made famous by its 1970s TV ads starring the Honey Monster.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The investment in Europe’s largest broker will allow it to ‘reignite’ its acquisition programme.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The $70bn public pension system - which is over-allocated to private equity - has made a smaller re-up to KKR's North American XI fund, targeting $8bn to $10bn.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The Australian fund manager’s Asian Giants Infrastructure Fund has acquired its first asset in China through the purchase of a stake of just over 19% in Qujing Gas. The fund has also attracted $66m of new commitments and is targeting a final close in Q1 2011.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Europe’s acquisition finance providers are expecting more active debt markets in 2011, a trend likely to be welcomed by mid-market players eager to refinance portfolio companies.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Favourable investment conditions have brought to market Italy’s first-ever SPAC.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is lending $25m to O3b Networks, an internet satellite company, which has also attracted equity commitments from Internet search provider Google and North Bridge Venture Partners.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The UK-based development finance institution has committed $30m to the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 2, which is trying to raise $600m.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The commitment is a re-up for Ohio, which committed $40m to the Jeremy Coller-led firm's fifth fund in 2006.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
