Private Equity
The London-listed private equity firm has increased its focus on the midstream gas and power industry with the appointment of an industrialist in residence.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Taking a cue from the largest state pension funds, Wal-Mart has recently announced a $25 million private equity fund targeting women- and minority-owned businesses. Can private equity be good for a company’s image?
3 min read · 30 December 2012
The UK lower mid-market private equity firm has capped its second fund just seven months after launch and well ahead of an initial £200m target.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The London-based private equity firm has withdrawn from the bidding process for the British mining company.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The volume of refinancing of leveraged buyouts in Europe in the first quarter of this year was more than double the figure for the same period last year.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The two private equity firms are taking private luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in a $5 billion deal, following a string of recent buyouts.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
A Barclays Private Equity-led consortium and other shareholders have received proceeds of £100 million from the flotation of the UK IT staffing company.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The European mid-market buyout house has announced its investment in UK asset management firm Tilney.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The Italian midmarket firm has raised €50 million towards its €150 million target, and will invest in buyouts in northern Italy.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The Spanish-based private equity group has held a first close on €51m of its second fund devoted to Bulgaria and Romania.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
