Private Equity
US firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is to acquire MTU Aero Engines, the group’s aircraft engine maintenance and repair unit, for an undisclosed sum.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Ernie Richardson has taken the helm as chief executive at UK venture capital firm MTI from founder Paul Castle, who has announced his retirement.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The secondary fund manager has been chosen to manage two venture funds comprising investments in the technology and healthcare sectors.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The Italian private equity firm has maintained its recent spate of deal activity, acquiring chemical production business Giovanni Bozzetto for an undisclosed sum.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Venture capital investment in Continental Europe slowed to E616m in the third quarter, although UK activity showed signs of a recovery.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The German Venture Capital Association (BVK) has hailed finance ministry tax proposals that could lead to a revival of the early-stage venture capital market in the country.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The London Pension Funds Authority has selected HarbourVest, Pantheon and LGT to manage a £125m allocation to Europe and the US.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The UK buyout market may be poised for recovery, according to the latest industry figures from Nottingham University’s Centre for Management Buyout Research (CMBOR).
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The London and New York-based private equity firm has paid an undisclosed sum to acquire the specialty chemical division of the company formed by an alliance between Alcoa and Alumina.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
3i has reportedly beaten off competition from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and Apax Partners in the bidding to acquire SSL’s medical division in a deal worth up to £275m.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
