Private Equity
The French fund of funds’ fundraising success comes as its core European mid-market remains buoyant despite difficulties in the worldwide credit markets.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The Japanese securities giant will invest in Asia-Pacific private equity funds as the Asian buyout boom continues.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The turnaround and small buyout firm is building its portfolio of assets based in the North West of England, as it expands its regional focus to include Ireland.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The bids are shaping up for UK bank Northern Rock as its share price continues to drop.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The London-based firm is betting on demand for new apartments among Spain’s middle income families in order to deliver returns for its latest European property fund investors.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The global private equity firm will bring a portfolio of children’s characters, including Barney, Pingu and Bob the Builder, to a new 25,000-square foot complex in Dubailand.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Global electrical business Rexel, owned by a consortium of three buyout firms, has made an offer to bolt-on European competitor Hagemeyer after signing an agreement to buy the stake of rival bidder Sonepar upon completion.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Dubai investment firm has made its third luxury acquisition, marking the latest buyout by a Middle Eastern firm of an up-market establishment in London.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Global electrical business Rexel, owned by a consortium of three buyout firms, has made an offer to bolt-on European competitor Hagemeyer after signing an agreement to buy the stake of rival bidder Sonepar upon completion.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The UK mid-market firm has closed its fourth fund above its initial £200 million target. It’s the firm’s first independent vehicle since spinning out of F&C Asset Management in 2005.
1 min read · 04 January 2013