France

What's in the box?
What's in the box?

Secondary buyouts have grabbed many headlines this year, with the media trying to make the most out of recovering private equity deal activity. тPass the parcelт seems to be the new buzz phrase for 2010, while the negative connotation of this seems to...

Qualium backs MBO of La Foir'Fouille

Qualium Investissement, part of the Caisse des Dépôts group, has led a syndicate of investors to acquire the discount retail chain La Foir'Fouille for an undisclosed amount.

Is travel & tourism set to take off?
Is travel & tourism set to take off?

The travel and tourism sector has been hit hard by the financial crisis, with reports of airlines on the brink of collapse and stranded passengers following the bankruptcy of travel agencies. Despite this, 2010 has seen a resurgence in private equity...

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Call in the investigators?
Call in the investigators?

In the private equity world, the term due diligence is most often associated with the verification of a targetтs financial position and trading prospects. Yet, as it is so often said, private equity is a people business: so who, if anyone, does the industry...

Venture Capital: A growing equity gap
Venture Capital: A growing equity gap

Recessions are often looked back on as golden ages for the venture capital industry, as the next generation of successful and innovative businesses rise from the ashes of economic collapse. However, speaking to attendees of this yearтs Seedcamp last night,...

Parvilla appoints new partner

Parvilla, the Paris-based fund-of-funds manager founded four years ago by former PAI senior Partner Jean-Marie Fabre, has appointed Mark Foulds as a partner.

Contrasting fortunes for Southern Europe
Contrasting fortunes for Southern Europe

Southern Europe has experienced some of the toughest trials of the financial crisis, with its countries experiencing bank collapses, credit downgrades and dire predictions for their economies. Despite an overall gloomy economic outlook across the region,...

France unquote" October 2010
France unquote" October 2010

This has been France’s private equity blockbuster of the summer: following a fiercely disputed auction process, French frozen food retailer Picard Surgelés has been acquired by Lion Capital from BC Partners for a staggering €1.5bn.

The Bakery secures $2.3m investment

Two-man technology team The Bakery, which has worked on animated film blockbusters including Shrek and Madagascar, has secured a $2.3m investment for its software group.

Basel III: Capital requirements and the cost of leverage
Basel III: Capital requirements and the cost of leverage

The Basel III banking regulations took a major step forward over the weekend when central bankers agreed on the latest set of rules to prevent future financial crises. Higher capital requirements for banks have hit the headlines, but what effect will...

LBO France acquires Idéal Résidences

LBO France has acquired a majority stake in retirement homes operator Idéal Résidences from Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRIP) and Alliance Entreprendre.