Private Equity
In Colombia, the 4x return of ACON Investments-backed Carulla Vivero shows that while opportunities in the Latin American markets can take time to show their true potential, there are rewards to be reaped from being patient. By Judy Kuan.
3 min read · 03 January 2013
Shares in retailer Coles Myer have soared after a $12bn approach from KKR, Carlyle, CVC Asia Pacific, TPG Newbridge and Goldman Sachs.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
HgCapital has partnered with management to make a 180 pence per share offer for SHL Group, a psychometric assessement company for business clients including Tesco, Citibank and Trinity Mirror.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
An Investcorp-backed publishing company has made an offer for UK trade paper Financial News which puts a price on the whole business of about £80m.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
CVC Capital Partners has continued its recruitment drive for its debt arm with the appointment of Benjamin Edgar to work again for his former boss at Deutsche David Wood.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
The Japanese bank is to buy €800 million worth of German DIY stores as part of a drive into alternative investments.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
The US private equity firm is reported to be lining up a bid for United Biscuits, the maker of McVities Biscuits and Jaffa Cakes in the UK. The move will pit the firm against Premier Foods, a UK food group.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
Hermes Private Equity, a UK private equity firm, has backed the buyout of Thomas Estates, gaming company, and plans to merge them with portfolio company Mayfair Gaming.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
EQT, a Swedish private equity firm, is expected to float German aromas and flavours business Symrise before the end of the year.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Interest is building around Bebo, a social networking site backed by Benchmark Capital, as founder Michael Birch plays down potential of approach from Viacom, a US media firm.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
