Benelux
Carlyle buys AlpInvest
Carlyle Group has acquired AlpInvest Partners as part of a joint venture with AlpInvestтs management team.
Cipio hits €137m final close for Fund VI
Direct secondaries specialist can now invest in US.
Deal activity down but buyouts surge ahead
Private equity deal activity fell for a second consecutive quarter at the end of 2010 despite widespread optimism over the marketтs outlook, according to figures from the latest unquoteт Private Equity Barometer.
One Equity Partners acquires Smartrac
The private equity arm of JPMorgan, One Equity Partners, has acquired 87% of the shares in Netherlands-based Smartrac N.V.
Axcel sells EskoArtwork for €350m
Axcel has sold its stake in Belgian company EskoArtwork to US-based Danaher Corporation for €350m.
Have your say: Industry positive on 2011 dealflow
Readers of unquoteт are positive about the outlook for this year, but remain concerned about the future, according to our end of year survey.
Gimv sells stake in Liquavista
Gimv has sold its stake in Liquavista to Samsung Electronics Europe Holding Coöperatief UA.
Benelux unquote" January 2011
For many European regions, 2010 was a brighter year, with private equity activity seeing a slow revival from the doldrums of 2009. But the Benelux market has continued to see a falling number of deal completions.
Portfolio companies paying down debt piles
Like many industries, private equity was hit hard by the financial crisis and ensuing recession, with tough fundraising conditions, few exit opportunities and widespread restructurings. But new research from SVGA suggests private equity has strengthened...
Benelux deal activity continues to fall
For many European regions, 2010 was a brighter year, with private equity activity seeing a slow revival from the doldrums of 2009. But the Benelux market has continued to see a falling number of deal completions. John Bakie gives an overview
Germany: Lagging behind?
While France and the UK saw a dramatic return of mega-buyouts in the summer of 2010, Europeтs other powerhouse economy, Germany, was host to just a single deal valued at over тЌ1bn. John Bakie investigates
Hands appeals against Citi ruling
Terra Firma CIO Guy Hands has appealed against the US court ruling that cleared Citigroup of all charges in the EMI case, according to reports.
European buyouts triple in 2010
Buyout activity across Europe bounced back in 2010, lifted by a resurgent mid-market as well as several transactions at the top end of the value spectrum. The overall value of buyouts totalled тЌ63bn last year, a substantial increase from the тЌ24bn recorded...
Vendis Capital closes latest fund on €111.5m
Vendis Capital has announced the third and final closing of its Vendis Capital I fund at €111.5m, ahead of its €100m target.
Portuguese fundraisers feel the strain
Portuguese GPs will struggle to raise funds in 2011. Fears that the country will follow Greece and Ireland in requiring a bail-out means that most players are likely to wait until conditions have improved to launch their next vehicle. Susannah Birkwood...
DC Advisory Partners announces growth plans
DC Advisory Partners has announced plans it is to strengthen its business across Europe.
M&A and tax law firm Bichot & Associés launched
Bichot & AssociУЉs, a law firm specialising in M&A and taxation, has launched.
Consumer sector leads buyout recovery
Consumer-centric companies were a major focus for buyout investors in 2010, despite the sector's struggle during the recession years. John Bakie investigates
Quest and Capricorn to merge
Quest Management and Capricorn Venture Partners are set to join forces following a proposal by their respective boards of directors to merge the two companies.
Mid-cap and emerging markets to shine in 2011
The year ahead will be the golden age the industry's awaited for two years. But the rich pickings will be limited, with the mid-cap and emerging markets ripe for investment. John Bakie gives an overview
The year that was 2010: Cold weather fails to put freeze on recovery
As the end of 2010 approaches, it will likely be remembered as a year of considerable uncertainty. Fear of a double-dip recession, major debt crises, a fragile economic recovery and the return of mega-buyouts are among the major developments affecting...
Argos Soditic closes latest fund on €400m hard cap
Argos Soditic has closed the Euroknights VI buyout fund at its тЌ400m hardcap, following a relatively short formal fundraising period.
The year that was 2010: Mega-buyouts back in force
As the end of 2010 approaches, it will likely be remembered as a year of considerable uncertainty. Fear of a double-dip recession, major debt crises, a fragile economic recovery and the return of mega-buyouts are among the major developments affecting...
The year that was 2010: Greek debt and green shoots
As the end of 2010 approaches, it will likely be remembered as a year of considerable uncertainty. Fear of a double-dip recession, major debt crises, a fragile economic recovery and the return of mega-buyouts are among the major developments affecting...