Buyouts
UK - Carlyle interested in Filtronic
Carlyle Group has announced that it is looking into a possible acquisition of listed electronics group Filtronic Plc.
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.
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.
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.
NORWAY - CapMan completes Monster acquisition
CapMan Buyout VIII has acquired Norwegian television production company Monster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NETHERLANDS - Egeria takes stake in Morssinkhof Rymoplast
Egeria has taken a stake in Dutch mechanical plastics recycler Morssinkhof Rymoplast.
NETHERLANDS - Rabo acquires Oskomera
Rabo Participaties has acquired a substantial stake in Oskomera for an undisclosed sum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK - Aberdeen acquires TC Communications
Aberdeen Asset Managers Growth Capital has led the buyout of marketing and communications agency TC Communications Ltd.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.