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Buyouts

UK - Carlyle interested in Filtronic

Carlyle Group has announced that it is looking into a possible acquisition of listed electronics group Filtronic Plc.

  • Buyouts
  • 02 June 2008
SWEDEN – Altor acquires Åkers Group

Altor Fund II has acquired Åkers Group, a Swedish roll manufacturer to the steel and aluminium industry, from STC Interfinans for an undisclosed sum. The vendor will retain a significant minority stake in the business.

  • Buyouts
  • 30 May 2008
SPAIN – Sasor acquires 60% of renewable energy player

Prestige Group, through its private equity arm Sasor, and Grupo Inland have acquired 60% and 40% respectively of engineering firm Abrasolo, in a deal valued at EUR 15m.

  • Buyouts
  • 29 May 2008
PORTUGAL – Explorer to acquire recycling company

According to a note from Portuguese antitrust authorities, Explorer Investments is readying to acquire recycling firm Constantino Fernandes Oliveira & Filhos.

  • Buyouts
  • 29 May 2008
NORWAY - CapMan completes Monster acquisition

CapMan Buyout VIII has acquired Norwegian television production company Monster.

  • Buyouts
  • 29 May 2008
NETHERLANDS - Cinven-backed Ziggo to acquire T-Mobile unit

Cable television company Ziggo, which is backed by Cinven and Warburg Pincus, is said to be interested in acquiring the Dutch fixed-line broadband internet unit of T-Mobile.

  • Buyouts
  • 29 May 2008
GERMANY - Buchanan Capital Partners acquires Aqua Vital

Buchanan Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in water dispenser company Aqua Vital Quell- und Mineralwasser GmbH from the owner, Peter Lázár, for an undisclosed amount.

  • Buyouts
  • 28 May 2008
SPAIN - Pay-per-view channel could awaken private equity interest

Reports suggest that potential buyers for pay-per-view channel Digital+ could include Apax and Permira, who are both active in the audiovisual sector, as well as other European investor groups.

  • Buyouts
  • 28 May 2008
ITALY - ICON invests in AriaDSL

A consortium led by Russian group ICON Private Equity and Goldman Sachs has acquired a majority stake in telecommunications company AriaDSL, in a deal valued at EUR 100m.

  • Buyouts
  • 28 May 2008
NETHERLANDS - Egeria takes stake in Morssinkhof Rymoplast

Egeria has taken a stake in Dutch mechanical plastics recycler Morssinkhof Rymoplast.

  • Buyouts
  • 28 May 2008
NETHERLANDS - Rabo acquires Oskomera

Rabo Participaties has acquired a substantial stake in Oskomera for an undisclosed sum.

  • Buyouts
  • 28 May 2008
UK - Aberdeen invests in Training for Travel Limited

Aberdeen Asset Managers Growth Capital has led an investment into Training for Travel Ltd, a provider of government funded training services to travel companies.

  • Buyouts
  • 27 May 2008
ITALY – Ferax acquires Lazzaroni

Ferax Merchant has acquired approximately 90% of biscuit manufacturer D Lazzaroni & C in a deal valued at EUR 25m. The remaining stake will be held by the family vendors.

  • Buyouts
  • 23 May 2008
ITALY – Alto Partners acquires plumbing firm

Alto Partners has acquired 100% of Rubinetterie Toscane Ponsi a company specialising in the manufacture of tabs and mixers through its fund Alto Capital II.

  • Buyouts
  • 22 May 2008
RUSSIA - Lion Capital to acquire Russian Alcohol

Lion Capital is to acquire a majority stake in Russian Alcohol Group. Goldman Sachs and Central European Distribution Corporation, a vodka producer in Poland and Russia, will also co-invest in the company.

  • Buyouts
  • 22 May 2008
ITALY – Cape acquires 65% stake in ITM

Cape Natixis has acquired a 65% stake in pipe manufacturer International Trading Manufacturing (ITM) through its fund Cape Natixis Due.

  • Buyouts
  • 22 May 2008
UK - Aberdeen acquires TC Communications

Aberdeen Asset Managers Growth Capital has led the buyout of marketing and communications agency TC Communications Ltd.

  • Buyouts
  • 22 May 2008
ITALY – Arca Imprese acquires 70% stake in clothing retailer

Arca Imprese has acquired a 70% stake in clothing retailer Finalba Store, with the remaining stake being held by the company’s founder Giancarlo Bassi, who will remain the company’s CEO.

  • Buyouts
  • 21 May 2008
SWEDEN - EQT acquires Valeo Engine Cooling

EQT Opportunity has acquired the heavy duty engine cooling division of Valeo, a French automotive group, for an undisclosed value.

  • Buyouts
  • 21 May 2008
FRANCE – Edmond de Rothschild CP acquires AJ Tech

Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners has taken a majority stake in heat pumps manufacturer AJ Tech in an LBO transaction. Joël Amisse, the company’s founder, retains a significant stake in the company, while the deal also sees Roger Gubanski join...

  • Buyouts
  • 20 May 2008
UK - Private Equity eyes Paperchase

HgCapital, ISIS Equity and Change Capital are said to be frontrunners in the competition to buy stationery chain Paperchase from bookseller Borders.

  • Buyouts
  • 20 May 2008
GERMANY - Equity Partners backs MBO of Nokia unit

Equity Partners GmbH has, together with the manager Razvan Olosu, signed an agreement to acquire Nokia's line fit automotive business for an undisclosed amount. The company will be held by newco novero GmbH.

  • Buyouts
  • 19 May 2008
SWEDEN - CapMan buys Cederroth

CapMan Buyout VIII has acquired the majority of the shares in Cederroth, a Swedish manufacturer and distributor of consumer products, from American listed Alberto-Culver Company, for an undisclosed sum. CapMan Mezzanine IV supplied mezzanine to support...

  • Buyouts
  • 19 May 2008
UK - DLJ to acquire school holidays group

DLJ Merchant Banking, the private equity arm of Credit Suisse, is to acquire the Education & Adventure Travel Group, an organiser and manager of school holidays, from Bowmark Capital for around £100m according to reports.

  • Buyouts
  • 19 May 2008
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