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Private equity providing jobs in Europe

An EVCA survey has found that private equity and venture capital-financed companies create jobs at a far faster rate than other types of companies.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Verizon $17bn directories sale looms

Telecom giant Verizon Communications wants to sell or spin off its directories business, the company announced yesterday. The deal could fetch a reported $17bn.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Whitehead Mann creates PE division

The executive search company has set up a new division based in London and dedicated to financial sponsor and private equity clients.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

ICT investment in India gathers steam

India’s VC market has become increasingly crowded, with Intel being the most recent investor to announce plans for further investment in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry. By Judy Kuan.

3 min read · 30 December 2012

IK spends €140m on home decor

Industri Kapital has made its second investment from its 2004 fund to acquire home decoration company SIA Group in a secondary buyout from 3i.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Rutland announces promotions

The UK mid-market turnaround investor has made four promotions to its team of investment professionals.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

BoS and Panmure launch PE joint venture

The newly-created private equity firm, Panmure Capital, will target late stage pre-IPO funding opportunities.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

CCMP Capital Asia buys Waco for ZAR5.4bn

The Asia-focused private equity arm of JP Morgan Partners has acquired the South African building services company in the country’s largest buyout to date.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

PD Ports agrees 3i-backed takeover

3i and a group of Australian infrastructure and investment funds have had a £246 million offer recommended by the board of the British ports operator.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Unigestion bolsters London and Geneva teams

The Swiss alternative investment manager has made three hires to its London and Geneva offices.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

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