Private Equity
The venture capital firm has made its first investment from its fourth fund, as it expands its portfolio into Scandinavia.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The number of private equity firms needing to seek regulatory approval when buying a company with a deficit in its pension scheme is set to increase following the issuance of new guidance to trustees.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Buyout firm Gresham Private Equity has sold Penn Pharmaceuticals after increasing profits tenfold.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The co-founder of Duke Street Capital has sold much of his stake in the buyout firm, and will use the proceeds to fund his latest venture, a pensions advisory business.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
UK buyout firm TowerBrook Capital has recruited a new chief executive to run luxury goods retailer Jimmy Choo, allowing former head Robert Bensoussan to explore further acquisitions in the sector alongside the buyout firm.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
US hedge fund DE Shaw is reportedly seeking to launch a private equity fund, as the lines between the hedge fund and private equity markets become ever more blurred.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The TPG-led consortium has pulled out of the bidding for a minority stake in Alitalia as sources close to the deal blamed government regulation for making it impossible for the consortium to takeover the company.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The US’ largest labour union has issued a scathing report on buyouts, and challenged the private equity industry to reduce income inequality and ‘restore promise in the American Dream’ – prompting a response from the Private Equity Council.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
Buyout house Hellman & Friedman is reportedly placed to make £200 million as part of a £520 million refinancing of asset management firm Gartmore less than a year after it backed a management buyout of the company.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
European buyout firm HgCapital has bought a French wind farm portfolio for €69 million. The deal is the latest wind farm investment for Hg’s renewable energy team.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
