Western Europe

Hawkpoint boosts team(4)

Hawkpoint Partners has made three appointments in its German, debt advisory and media teams.

Mid-East, South Asia distressed fund raises $120m(3)

Dubai-based distressed specialist HBG Holdings has held a second close on $120 million for its Middle East and South Asia-focussed fund. It is expected to close this year with commitments ‘north of $200 million’, more than double its initial target.

Cohen attacks CGT rate for entrepreneurs(3)

The Apax co-founder, who called for an increase in tax on buyouts, has learned you should be careful what you wish for as the CGT increase has hit entrepreneurs.

Citi-backed Spanish consortium unveils plans for Iberia(3)

A consortium including Spanish billionaires and regional bank BBK has tabled a bid for national airline Iberia which could cause problems for the TPG-BA consortium’s rival bid.

Duke Street signs up to Walker report across portfolio(3)

Duke Street Capital’s decision to report on all its portfolio companies will boost the number of companies affected by the Walker code. Walker estimated 65 portfolio businesses would be compelled to report from day one.

Branson says no to 18% CGT, extend holding time(4)

Sir Richard Branson, the founder of UK business Virgin Group, has called for the UK Chancellor Alistair Darling to ditch plans to remove “taper-relief” on capital gains. Branson joins a widespread group of protesters against the reforms.

Hawkpoint boosts team(3)

Hawkpoint Partners has made three appointments in its German, debt advisory and media teams.

Cohen attacks CGT rate for entrepreneurs(2)

The Apax co-founder, who called for an increase in tax on buyouts, has learned you should be careful what you wish for as the CGT increase has hit entrepreneurs.

Permira's Buffini takes chairman's role and boosts management team(2)

Nordic head Kurt Björklund and his US counterpart Tom Lister are to be appointed co-managing partners in response to the firm's dramatic growth over the last decade which has seen it grow from €2 billion under management to €22 billion.

Hg's events buy and build pays off

The UK mid-market firm has sold event company Clarion Events having made eight bolt-on acquisitions for the company in pursuit of international expansion.