Private Equity
The UK-based buyout firm, which specialises in branded consumer businesses, has bought Russian juice maker Nidan Soki as it nears the close of its second fund.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Trade buyer Towergate has bought IT company Open International from Montagu Private Equity, led by Chris Masterson, indicating trade sales are still viable as an exit route.
1 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
UK venture capital firm Creative Ventures has made its first investment since it was founded in late 2006.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Apax Partners has reportedly been forced to postpone its bid for UK media business Emap while it struggles to find a bank prepared to underwrite the bid.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Actis is switching tack with the launch of a global fund, aiming for a $1.25 billion global umbrella vehicle alongside four regional side-funds, the largest pool of capital in its history.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Nicola Horlick, chief executive of UK fund manager Bramdean, used her keynote speech at yesterday's PEI Media conference to highlight the task facing the industry if it is to continue its growth and move into the mainstream.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
Paladin Capital and a fund led by Credit Suisse, with the backing of the Abu Dhabi government, have invested $77 million in a producer of thin film solar products.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Five years after spinning off its private equity business, Morgan Stanley has made another senior appointment as it prepares to launch a $6 billion global buyout fund.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Milestone Capital Partners has made yet another exit, with the £70 million sale of hotel business The Eton Collection to rival group JJW Luxury Collection.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
