Private Equity
Sir David Walker will today publish his initial findings on how to improve transparency in private equity, as the UK industry hopes for some assistance for its embattled public image.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The ongoing saga over Dutch conglomerate Stork may be set for a further twist, after trade rival Marel built up its stake in the company to 20 percent, threatening to derail Candover’s agreed €1.5 billion bid.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
European private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has agreed to buy US-based Samsonite Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of luggage. The deal is part of a drive to increase CVC’s US presence.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Carbon Trust, a UK government-funded organisation committed to cutting carbon emissions in the UK, has finished assembling its board in the run-up to a £75 million listing on AIM. Robert Venes reports.
4 min read · 04 January 2013
Almost 100 percent of some of the most important buyout players have said they believe the bull run and current levels of lending will continue for the next half year. The Centre for Management Buyout Research also revealed the deal volume for the first half in the UK nearly equalled the entire record year of 2006.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Jonny Maxwell, one of Europe’s best-liked fund of fund managers, has resurfaced to spearhead German insurance giant Allianz’ continued growth of its indirect private equity investment business.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Lime Rock Partners, a Connecticut private equity firm, today announced the closing of its fourth energy-focused fund on $750m, nearly as much as its three previous funds combined.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
US buyout firm TPG is considering a bid for cable broadband company Virgin Media. It is also lining up its first Russian deal.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
One of the grandees of the UK venture capital scene has given his reaction to his arrest and implication in the cash-for-honours inquiry plaguing some high-profile lenders to the UK Labour Party.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
US banker Bruce Wasserstein’s investment vehicle has agreed to sell publishing business American Lawyer Media to Apax Partners-backed Incisive Media for $630 million.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
