Investments
Altor's OW Bunker insolvent
Losses exceed equity after fraud revelations and failed oil hedging strategy
Tackling rising asset valuations
As prices continue to rise, unquote" explores how the industry is tackling the issue
Co-investments in clover
In this sponsored article, Capital Dynamics highlights complexities and resources required for co-investing
CD&R's BCA scraps IPO
BCA joins list of portfolio companies backing away from public markets
Branching out – LPs warn of potential pitfalls
GPs should carefully consider their strategy for diversifying, or risk alienating LPs
Portfolio company Moby hits out at Clessidra in national press
GP has responded in turn with its version of events
Ballast Nedam completes asset sale with Bencis, calls off H2 deal
Bencis has created European Clean Fuel Company from Ballast assets
US investors walk away from Ostrovok investment
Accel, General Catalyst were lead investors in company's series-A and B
Ukraine crisis: fight or flight for private equity?
For firms with exposure to Russia, is it time to run or stand firm?
Outdoor advertising catches private equity's eye
Outdoor advertising has remained robust and still offers room for consolidation
Health & nutrition investing: weighing up the risks
Can investors bulk up their returns with sports nutrition and dieting investments?
Investors straying into new territories, says Partners Group
US and Asian GPs are turning to Europe for deals
United Internet buys Rocket Internet stake
Company reportedly valued at around €4.3bn
Large-cap activity gaining momentum in Q2
Welcome uptick at larger end of market, both for new deals and exits
Baltic boasts Nordic nuance
Region is set for a boom in private equity investing
Ukraine crisis threatens Russian FDI
Crimea crisis
Q&A with Pantheon's Helen Steers
Q&A: Pantheon
Cautious optimism in France as government unveils pro-business policies
New research by trade body Afic reveals improving sentiment among local GPs in the second half of last year – a positive trend likely to be further boosted by the government’s newfound social democrat leanings. Greg Gille reports
Sector focus: oil & gas still draws PE interest
To kick-start our new sector focus series, Ellie Pullen looks at private equity’s turbulent relationship with the oil and gas sector, and how events such as the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 have shaped investments in this space
Wonga controversy highlights need for stronger reporting
Wonga controversy
Mid-cap valuations remain stable as dealflow stagnates
Mid-cap valuations
Holding periods stretching amid tough exit environment
Holding periods
Q1 Barometer: Deal value hits four-year low
Q1 Barometer