Investments
Tech, business services power through amid Covid-19 rout
Of the 53 deals seen in March, 28 came from technology and business services
Turnaround funds eye European companies hit by Covid-19
Turnaround players have raised at least $5bn overall in Europe in recent years
Nordian renegotiating acquisition of J-Club - report
There are reportedly concerns over the accessories distributor's revenues in the wake of coronavirus
PE examines portfolio liquidity options as coronavirus halts dealflow
Managing financial and liquidity risk is front of mind as managers fret over the potential impact of a severe downturn
Nordic buyout market has silver linings, despite low volume
Nordic region sees the lowest quarterly deal volume since Q4 2013, with just 17 buyouts in Q1 2020
UK holiday parks advised to close: Portfolios affected
British Holiday and Home Parks Association has advised its members to close all holiday parks
The Deals Pipeline
A fortnightly highlight of deal processes underway and involving PE, either on the buy- or sell-side, across Europe
Annual Buyout Review: European momentum likely to be hit hard
Unquote's lastest Annual Buyout Review is now available to download, offering in-depth statistical analysis of European buyout activity in 2019
Italy embarks on the "deep tech" revolution
"Deep tech" startups specialise in transformative technologies, such as nanotechnology, industrial biotech, and advanced materials
UK industry welcomes rescue package, but concerns remain
Package includes £330bn in loans, £20bn in other aid and a postponement of business rates
Technology buyouts stall in Nordic region
Technology buyouts have hovered around the 30-per-year mark for three years running now, suggesting a plateau has been reached
Acuris coronavirus impact analysis
Assessing the early impact of coronavirus on capital markets and sectors
Coronavirus outbreak leaves Italian PE industry in limbo
With Italy being the worst-affected European country, deals and fundraising are so far confined to a timeless limbo
Covid-19 set to increase Schülke sale valuations – report
Ardian, EQT and PAI Partners are reportedly considering bidding for the hygiene products producer
KKR, Henkel in final bid for Coty nail and hair – report
Advent and a consortium of Cinven and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority reportedly left the process
The Deals Pipeline
A fortnightly highlight of deal processes underway and involving PE, either on the buy- or sell-side, across Europe
Private equity seeks solutions to uncertainty as coronavirus derails buyouts
Dealmakers are trying to keep the buyout show on the road as the coronavirus crisis overtakes the European market
Coronavirus outbreak could lead to fundraising logjam, PE players warn
Industry participants contacted by Unquote expect negative ramifications for fundraising as well as deal-making activity
Failed auctions accelerate as sellers' market peaks – research
UK accounts for 54% of failed auctions since 2015, according to the Investec research
Q&A: 3i’s Andersen and Crane on learning from B2C
With B2B businesses aiming to replicate B2C’s digitally-driven success, Andersen and Crane discuss the main opportunities and how to act on them
NIBC board supports Blackstone takeover offer
JC Flowers and Reggeborgh are majority shareholders in the listed Netherlands-based bank
2020 Outlook: Southern Europe finishes 2010s on record high
Deal volume was the highest on record in 2019 with 174 buyouts, though aggregate value decreased to €25bn from €30bn
Bain-backed Fintyre Germany for sale in insolvency proceedings
Tyre retail group is up for sale with PwC advising, following the insolvency of several subsidiaries
2020 Outlook: Benelux dealflow breaks records as fundraising recovers
While often out of the European private equity limelight on the deal-making side, the Benelux region quietly posted an excellent 2019
