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Q&A: Spain's evasive buyout market
The Spanish buyout market has had to jump over many hurdles these past couple of years. Francinia Protti-Alvarez speaks to José Angel Sarasa, president and CEO at Baring Private Equity Partners España, on its present state and future challenges.
Pantheon acquired by AMG
Fund-of-funds manager Pantheon Ventures is to be acquired by US-based Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) for $775m.
General Atlantic appoints senior advisor for Europe
General Atlantic (GA) has appointed Mike McTighe as special advisor to the firm in Europe.
Q&A: views on the Spanish mid-market
Spanish mid-market player Nazca recently saw it’s cornerstone, Fortis, sell its stake to AlpInvest. The new investor simultaneously backed the buyout of Nazca from Fortis. Fracinia Protti-Alvarez speaks to Álvaro Mariátegui and Carlos Carbó from...
Apax pockets PIK profit
As many predicted, the secondary debt market has in fact proven lucrative for private equity firms as Apax Partners prepares to reap the rewards of buying into the debt of portfolio company New Look. Deborah Sterescu investigates
Osmond's Horizon Acquisition makes £418m LSE debut
Hugh Osmond, the man behind such ventures as Pizza Express and Punch Taverns, launched his investment vehicle on the London Stock Exchange yesterday, managing to raise £418m to invest in distressed companies.
C.I.C completes purchase of Apax stake
The China Investment Corporation has received approval from the FSA to buy a 2.3% stake in Apax Partners for a reported $956m.
Water investing: money on tap?
Water is back on tap as two companies in the area have generated interest from private equity this week, reports Deborah Sterescu.
Capricorn appoints new investment manager
Belgian investor Capricorn Venture Partners has appointed Dr Ir Johan Reynaert as investment manager in its cleantech team.
Terra Firma mulls request to invest more into EMI
Terra Firma is reportedly considering asking its investors to inject an additional £120m into troubled portfolio company EMI, the music group, in order for the business to avoid defaulting on its loan covenants.
Candover creates two new roles; promotes two
Candover Partners has announced the creation of two new roles, appointing Philip Price as chief operating officer and Kit Tuke as head of debt.
Q&A: Secondary chances
Hanspeter Bader, head of private equity at Unigestion, talks with Mareen Goebel about the secondaries space and current issues with fundraising
Entrepreneurs sour towards private equity model
Despite research suggesting that a large number of entrepeneurs will look to private equity as a source of capital in the coming months, anecdotal evidence reveals a far more negative attitude towards the industry. Deborah Sterescu investigates.
Four Maven-managed VCTs announce £6m linked top-up offer
Four of Maven Capital Partners' Income and Growth VCT funds have announced that they intend to raise £6.1m this year through a linked top-up offer across the four vehicles.
Ontario Teachers could acquire Northumbrian in £1.7bn deal
Canadian investor Ontario Teachers' is reportedly considering a £1.7bn takeover bid for portfolio company Northumbrian Water.
Blackstone, TPG, KKR show interest in RBS' WorldPay
Private equity heavyweights including Blackstone, TPG, KKR and Permira are reportedly among those interested in purchasing RBS' $3bn global-card processing unit.
Sovereign Capital-backed Laurel makes three bolt-on acquisitions
Sovereign Capital-backed Laurel, the funeral group, has added three separate funeral directors to its business: John Stuart Funeral Services, CS Bowyer and KY Green Limited.
GMT Communications makes two senior promotions
Media and communications-focused investor GMT Communications Partners has promoted Natalie Tydeman to partner and Vikram Krishna to principal at the firm.
RJD Partners boosts investment team with new hire
Mid-market investor RJD Partners has appointed Richard Court as an investment executive to its team.
Banca Leonardo shuts down PE activities
The wave of structural reorganisations has hit Italy’s Banca Leonardo, which is one of the recent banks to decide to re-focus its activities, towards its advisory and wealth management and away private equity division.
CVC appoints new senior adviser
Buyout firm CVC Capital Partners has appointed Thomas Renyi, as senior adviser.
TA Associates promotes seven
US-based TA Associates, has promoted seven members of its staff, effective January 1, 2010.
Q&A: LPs take direct route
Deborah Sterescu speaks to Ben Hewetson, director of Teachers’ Private Capital in London on the merits of direct investing.