Western Europe

Navis closes Asia fund on more than $1bn

Navis Capital Partners, the Asia-focussed buyout firm, has closed a fund more than triple the size of its previous fund, as the continent’s buyout firms prosper.

RJD closes second fund on £180m(2)

The UK mid-market firm has made the second investment from its second fund – which it has closed on £180 million.

Great Circle buys $21.1m stake in Russian logistics firm(2)

Stamford, Connecticut-based Great Circle has made its second investment in Russia with the injection of $21.1 million of growth capital into logistics company STS Logistics.

August plans building phase for 4Projects

The UK mid-market buyout firm has completed its second deal this year, buying project management software business 4Projects.

Hermes Private Equity buys food brands

The UK mid-market firm has acquired the manufacturer of TV celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott's branded food products installing a new management team to grow the business.

Charterhouse Group to make 7x logistics exit

New York-based Charterhouse Group will sell waste management logistics company Oakleaf Global to New Mountain Capital for $655 million.

Campbell to become chairman if Three Delta triumphs, Mellor not involved

Three Delta has confirmed Tony Campbell will become chairman of UK supermarket Sainsbury’s if its offer succeeds, although the Sainsbury family is reportedly set against the deal.

Branson may join Virgin Media take-private bid(3)

The hotly contested auction for cable company Virgin Media may be facilitated by shareholder Sir Richard Branson, while the number of reportedly interested bidders continues to increase.

Hunter drops out of Dobbies bidding

Tesco’s offer bid for Dobbies garden centre looks likely to succeed, after Tom Hunter’s West Coast Capital pulled out of the bidding.

RJD closes second fund on £180m

The UK mid-market firm has made the second investment from its second fund – which it has closed on £180 million.