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Entry multiples still in double digits for most popular European markets
The latest unquote” and Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap Report, now available for download, neatly reflects the ever-challenging environment for private equity investors.
Marlborough Partners and STJ Advisors join forces
Firms set up a joint venture to pitch integrated equity and debt services to clients worldwide
NorthEdge scores first exit with Accrol IPO
Tissue manufacturer has listed on AIM with a £93m market cap, less than two years after the investment
LDC adds to exit list with Workplace Systems trade sale
LDC sells Workplace Systems to US-based Insight Venture Partners portfolio company WorkForce
LDC sells NWTC pub chain to Graphite for £50m
Vendor reaps a healthy multiple by divesting the pub and restaurant business after three years
FPE backs internet provider Optimity
UK-based fund manager secures a significant stake in the telecoms provider
Usual suspects working hard in sedate Benelux market
Trend of declining dealflow in the region shows little signs of change, though buyout multiples return towards lower long-term averages
Northedge adds ex-PwC dealmaker as investment manager
NorthEdge Capital has hired Dan Matkin as investment manager to help deploy its new fund
Isatis reinvests in SPPP group alongside BPI France
Both investors had backed the plastics coating business in an MBO in 2012
Q1 Barometer: Slow start across Europe despite French uptick
The European buyout segment witnessed a slow Q1 volume-wise, with the number of deals recorded being the lowest total since Q1 2014
Navigating the complex world of co-investment
unquote" gleans insight from Capital Dynamics' David Smith on the intricacies of co-investment
Livingbridge injects £8m into The Up Group
Digital executive search and networking business targets further domestic and international growth
How French private equity creates value
French GPs rely overwhelmingly on organic EBITDA growth to drive value creation, according to a new, in-depth study conducted by trade body Afic and EY
Corporate finance firms Capitalmind, EquityGate to merge
Business will operate under the Capitalmind brand out of six European offices
Cathay's SeaOwl acquires Wellstaff
Cathay secured a minority stake in oil & gas services company SeaOwl in 2015
PE-backed IPO activity failed to ignite in Q1
Europe should see an uptick in IPOs throughout Q2 following one of the quietest first quarters on record, in terms of PE-backed flotations
XAnge, Entrepreneur Venture back €4m HomeRez round
Funding round also features several business angels and will mainly support technological development
KKR doubles money on SMCP sale to Chinese trade buyer
GP is understood to have scored an IRR in excess of 30% in slightly less than three years
Idinvest, Alven in €12m round for Frichti
French food delivery startup scores a double-digit round less than a year after inception
Eurazeo injects €134m into Les Petits Chaperons Rouges
French listed investor contributes in both equity and convertible bonds, BPI France co-invests for a minority stake
Activa Capital adds four to partnership
French mid-cap GP promotes Pierre Chabaud, Alexandre Masson, Benjamin Moreau and Jean-François Briand
Eurazeo PME acquires MK Direct from Alpha PE
The bedding company, which operates the Francoise Saget and Linvosges brands, is valued at €102m
Siparex, Sodero invest in DMVP
Siparex deploys capital from Xpansion 2, Nord Ouest Entrepreneurs 4 and Entrepreneurs 1 funds
NVM appoints new investment director
Charles Winward joins the investment team to source, transact and manage VCT investments