Turnaround/special situations

Butler Capital takes over Anovo

Turnaround specialist Butler Capital has been chosen to take over Anovo, a French provider of after-sales support solutions for high-tech products, from administration.

France unquote | 01 Nov 2011 | secure

Alchemy Partners exits A|wear

Alchemy Partners has sold fashion retailer A|wear to turnaround specialist Hilco for an undisclosed amount.

UK unquote | 24 Oct 2011 | secure

Sun European takes struggling Alexon private

Sun European Partners has acquired UK-based fashion group Alexon from administrators, following its delisting from the London Stock Exchange.

UK unquote | 30 Sep 2011 | secure

Better Capital acquires DigiPoS

Better Capital has invested £21m to acquire UK retail service provider DigiPoS Store Solutions Group Limited through a debt-for-equity swap.

UK unquote | 06 Jul 2011 | secure

Simbiosis considers €35m Cacaolat rescue

Simbiosis Venture Capital is considering rescuing Cacaolat, the beleaguered Spanish chocolate shakes-to-biscuits company owned by food group Nueva Rumasa.

Southern Europe unquote | 01 Jul 2011 | secure
High street blues

High street blues

Department stores chain TJ Hughes, acquired by turnaround investor Endless in March, is due to appoint administrators in the coming days. Endless managing partner Gary Wilson talks to...

UK unquote | 28 Jun 2011 | secure

Butler-backed Sernam interested in Mory

French industrial delivery services company Sernam, owned by turnaround fund Butler Capital, is reportedly looking to acquire rival Mory.

France unquote | 24 Jun 2011 | secure

IDIA and Liberfy acquire 66% of Gyma

IDIA - a Crédit Agricole fund focusing on the agrifood sector - and industrial holding Liberfy have acquired 66% of troubled French food producer Gyma.

France unquote | 19 Apr 2011 | secure

IDIA and Liberfy acquire 66% of Gyma

IDIA - a Crédit Agricole fund focusing on the agrifood sector - and industrial holding Liberfy have acquired 66% of troubled French food producer Gyma.

France unquote | 24 Mar 2011 | secure

Rutland acquires GEMS International

Rutland Partners has acquired a significant majority stake in Belgium-based GEMS International NV.

Benelux unquote | 16 Mar 2011 | secure

Rutland acquires Gems International

Rutland Partners has acquired a majority stake in Belgium-based GEMS International NV, which provides subsea technical analysis and surveying.

Benelux unquote | 09 Mar 2011 | secure

Oaktree considers Nueva Rumasa investment

Turnaround fund Oaktree Capital is in negotiations with Spain’s Ruiz-Mateos family about a possible investment in food group Nueva Rumasa.

Southern Europe unquote | 24 Feb 2011 | secure
UK turnarounds: Turning tide?

UK turnarounds: Turning tide?

Despite much anticipation, an expected wave of turnaround deals failed to materialise in 2010 as the UK economy slowly got back on its feet. But could a new, uncertain environment mean...

UK unquote | 18 Feb 2011 | secure

RCapital acquires Westler Foods Limited

UK turnaround specialist RCapital has acquired Westler Foods Limited after the company entered administration in December 2010.

UK unquote | 20 Jan 2011 | secure

Endless acquires Liberata

Turnaround specialist Endless has acquired UK outsourcing services provider Liberata from General Atlantic Partners.

UK unquote | 14 Jan 2011 | secure
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