Industry
Linklaters appoints Feick as German senior partner
Linklaters has appointed Dr Carl-Peter Feick as senior partner in Germany.
Indigo Capital moves office
Indigo Capital has moved to 30 King Street, London EC2V 8EH, effective from 26 March.
ICG Recovery Fund set to close
As the first quarter of the year comes to a close, recovery remains at the top of many businesses’ agendas as more of them struggle to repay their loans. Firms like ICG are looking to take advantage of these situations with its new Recovery vehicle....
EquityGate appoints Seippel as partner
European corporate finance adviser EquityGate has appointed Michael Seippel as partner in its M&A team.
Barclays PE to sell Antler to LDC
According to reports, Barclays Private Equity (BPE) is preparing to sell luggage brand Antler to LDC.
Apollo to offer $50m worth of shares in IPO
Apollo Management is considering offering up to $50m worth of shares in an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a regulatory filing revealed yesterday.
Kabel Deutschland – will it perform?
Today saw the eagerly-anticipated debut of Kabel Deutschland’s shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Although the listing is currently trading at par, the question remains if the IPO will live up to expectations. Mareen Goebel reports
BVCA’s EETB report states need for green investment bank
The BVCA’s Energy, Environment and Technology Board (EETB) has today published a report stating that a Green Investment Bank (GIB) can help facilitate and accelerate private sector investment to meet the UK’s 2020 and 2050 low carbon, renewable energy...
KRS appoints Arcano to manage European PE investments
US limited partner The Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) has mandated Spanish asset management firm Arcano Capital with its European and Latin American private equity investments.
Carlyle and EDF launch green analysis tool
The Carlyle Group and Environmental Defence Fund (EDF) has launched EcoValuScreen, a green analysis tool to be used in the due diligence processes before making an investment.
Doughty Hanson appoints Marquardt as CEO
European private equity firm Doughty Hanson has named Stephen Marquardt as its chief executive.
Taking stock of asset-based lending
ABFA's latest stats show a decrease in asset-based lending last year. But there are promising signs that the demand for this product could rise in 2010. Deborah Sterescu reports.
French PE subsidiaries change hands
Consolidation in the French private equity market continues at pace: Natixis is closing in on a deal with Axa Private Equity over the sale of a part of its private equity division, while the IDI Group has acquired AGF Private Equity from Allianz France.
CalSTRS appoints director of private equity
CalSTRS, the California State Teachers' Retirement System, has named Margot Wirth as director of its $16.8bn private equity portfolio.
KKR's European music rights giant is taking shape
EMI's documented struggles to keep afloat may well lead to the overdue consolidation of the music rights industry. Mareen Goebel investigates
Forbion opens Munich office; appoints partner
Dutch venture firm Forbion Capital Partners has opened a new office in Munich and appointed Dr Holger Reithinger as partner.
Hawkpoint recruits directors to lead expansion into Germany
Corporate advisory Hawkpoint has appointed Richard Markus and Warren Scott as managing directors and co-heads of its German operations, from 1st June 2010.
EVCA survey points to AIFM danger
While many had been nervously anticipating the decision on the AIFM directive today, it seems that everyone will have to wait a little longer, as the topic was taken off the agenda at the EU finance ministers' meeting, in what is seemingly a positive...
ICG reshuffles leadership as strategy changes
Intermediate Capital Group has announced that its chief executive Tom Attwood has stepped down and will be succeeded by Christophe Evain, who has so far been responsible for the Asian business.
Gimv-XL closes on €609m
European investment company Gimv has announced the final closing of its latest vehicle Gimv-XL fund at €609m.
Online retail added to basket
The retail sector has seen increasing dealflow of late with the online sub-sector remaining largely unaffected by economic woes. Mareen Goebel investigates
KKR and Warner in break-up bid talks for EMI
KKR and Warner Music Group are reportedly in talks to launch a break-up bid for EMI, which is currently owned by Terra Firma, who acquired the business in 2007 in a £4bn deal.
KKR plans $7.5bn IPO
KKR is planning an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a regulatory filing today, giving the group a market capitalisation of $7.5bn.
The public-to-private riddle
Public-to-privates appear to be back in vogue. But why were they so conspicuously absent when stock prices were bottoming out and why are they back now on the back of a prolonged rally? Ashley Wassall investigates