Private Equity
The Nordic private equity market is something of an enigma. To some limited partners it is an opportunity not to be missed, while others appear cautious. Recent fundraisings suggest GPs have little to worry about – in the short term at least. Andy Thomson reports
8 min read · 30 December 2012
Private equity became big news in the Benelux region recently after international financial investors completed a string of large and high profile LBOs. But what is happening on the ground, in the region's locally dominated mid-market and in the venture space? Colm Gilmore finds out
7 min read · 30 December 2012
2 min read · 30 December 2012
In March, Blackstone's €3.1bn landmark public-to-private of German chemicals group Celanese almost hit a wall when hedge funds refused to tender their shares. PEI's Deal Mechanic explains why
3 min read · 30 December 2012
The private equity subsidiary of First Islamic Investment bank has agreed to purchase fried chicken franchise Church’s Chicken for more than $380m in cash.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Robert Hatch has been hired to join Standard Life Investments (Private Equity)’s Boston office.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The global private equity firm has more than doubled its money in selling its stake in a German automotive supplier for €218m.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The pan-European mid-market investor has expanded its investment team with the recruitment of Matthew Turner from PPM Ventures.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
As the funding package for Bain's Brenntag acquisition demonstrates, second lien loans may be the latest US debt instrument to finally become established in Europe. The Deal Mechanic looks at how it fits into the capital structure
5 min read · 30 December 2012
The global buyout house has returned $9bn to investors in the last 18 months, ahead of its second European fundraising campaign.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
