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Trust is at the heart of the matter
Mareen Goebel speaks to Dr Frank Thianer, who focuses on private equity transactions, about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
Frankfurt-based Close Brothers has doubled its debt advisory team to take advantage of the current prospects, with an uptick expected from Q3 this year. Banks would rather be less aggressive than pursue workouts with companies, but some private equity...
10th Munich Private Equity Training Conference
The 10th annual Munich Private Equity Training (MUPET) was held in Munich and hosted by law firm Pollath + Partners last month. Mareen Goebel joined more than 200 delegates for the two-day event to discuss the current state of the industry
GERMANY - Silverfleet in talks to acquire Kalle Nalo
It is understood that mid-market investor Silverfleet Capital is in exclusive negotiations with Montagu Private Equity to acquire charcuterie casing business Kalle Nalo, with the price tag thought to be around EUR 250m.
GERMANY - Apollo to invest in Infineon
Reports suggest that US-based Apollo Management is close to completing an investment of close to EUR 725m in lised chipmaker Infineon, in return for a 29% stake in the company.
SWITZERLAND - Zurmont Madison embarks on buy-and-build for CLS
Zurmont Madison Private Equity has backed a partial buyout and capital expansion of Swiss language specialist CLS Communications.
GERMANY - High-Tech Gründerfonds invests in Yatta Solutions GmbH
High-tech Gründerfonds has invested in software company Yatta Solutions GmbH, a specialist in model-driven software, enabling completion of the UML Lab prototype and subsequent market launch.
Switzerland/Germany - Ventizz merges portfolio companies
Ventizz has merged the business activities of Switzerland-based electronic manufacturing service company AEM Technologies Holding AG and Germany-based card manufacturer CardFactory AG.
GERMANY – Former German minister-president joins Grazia Equity
Stuttgart-based venture firm Grazia Equity has hired former minister-president of Baden-Württemberg, one of the 16 states of the Federal Republic of Germany, Lothar Späth as an adviser.
EUROPE - Hall to retain 12% stake in Cinven
Robin Hall, who stepped down as managing partner of buyout giant Cinven this week, will reportedly retain a 12% stake in the private equity firm, assuming the role of executive chairman.
GLOBAL - Pomona Capital surpasses $1bn target for secondaries fund
Global private equity firm Pomona Capital has held a final close of its seventh secondaries fund, Pomona Capital VII, at $1.3bn, surpassing its original $1bn target.