Private Equity
The European Central Bank has attempted to further calm the markets with a greater loan issuance today and it has been followed by the US Federal Reserve.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Scottish bank HBoS has continued its £1.6 billion buying spree with the acquisition of social housing company Keepmoat.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Campbell’s will explore strategic options for its Godiva Chocolatier business, as the company refocuses on its core products and expands its soups into Russia and China.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Gordon Brothers’ private equity arm has sold specialty retailer Spencer’s Gifts to ACON Investments after streamlining its business and redesigning its stores.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Former Asian Development Bank executive Veronica John is leaving CDC, just six months after having joined the emerging markets private equity group earlier this year.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The UK-listed private equity group has made a growth capital investment in a Canadian plastic manufacturer – its second North American deal since opening a US office last year.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The UK venture firm with a social mission has invested £1.35 million in a management buyout of SealSkinz, an outdoor clothing maker based in an under-invested part of the UK.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The listed debt and equity provider has reported strong quarterly results and increased its dividend expectations, arguing that its “one stop buyout” model gives it a crucial advantage in the current market.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The global business consulting firm has promoted private equity expert Cyrus Jilla to become managing partner of its UK operations.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Tea company Finlays has bought horticultural business Flamingo, providing an exit for minority shareholders Actis and Helios Investment Partners.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
