Nordics
Swedish compromise on carried interest taxation
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed that a proportion of carried interest be taxed as standard income, after which any proceeds are taxed as capital gains.
Michael Queen steps down from 3i
3i chief executive Michael Queen has announced his intention to step down.
Ambienta announces international expansion and new hires
Italian private equity firm Ambienta SGR has announced the expansion of its business to Munich, to capitalise on investment opportunities in Germany and Central and Northern Europe.
Nordic Capital in Bladt SBO
Nordic Capital has acquired Danish steel contractor Bladt from Maj Invest and Industri Udvikling.
FSN Capital exits VIA Travel
FSN Capital has exited travel management company VIA Travel to NASDAQ-listed trade player Expedia's subsidiary, Egencia.
Triton picks up Nordic Tankers business
Triton Partners has acquired the chemical tanker business of distressed ship owner Nordic Tankers.
Hedge funds: A new source of dealflow
The credit crisis has left hedge funds holding on to unwanted equity stakes. Could this be a new source of dealflow for private equity buyers? Sonnie Ehrendal investigates
Altor exits SPT Group at 4-5x multiple
Altor Equity Partners has exited Scandpower Petroleum Technology (SPT) Group to NYSE-listed trade player Schlumberger.
Sentica reaps 2.5x on Idesco exit
Sentica Partners has sold Finnish RFID specialist Idesco to Swedish trade player Lagercrantz Group.
Buyout recovery stalls at one third peak levels
Europeтs buyout market recovery stalled at just a third of the level seen at its peak, according to data from the unquoteт European Buyout Review 2012.
Head of Deutsche Bank to join EQT network
The CEO of Deutsche Bank, Josef Ackermann, will join the board of Swedish investment company Investor and take on an advisory role in the EQT network.
DFJ Esprit and Tempo Capital merge secondary businesses
VC firm DFJ Esprit and venture secondaries firm Tempo Capital are set to merge their venture secondaries businesses to form DFJ Esprit Secondaries.
Nordic unquote" March 2012
The Swedish minister for education, Jan BjУЖrklund, has proposed a minimum ownership commitment of 10 years for privately held schools in Sweden. This could impact the schoolsт private equity owners.
Reiten & Co buys Competentia
Reiten & Co has taken a majority stake in Norwegian oil and gas consultancy Competentia.
Rethinking LP funds
Alternatives to LP funds, such as listed private equity and deal-by-deal, are all gaining in popularity as their merits become more obvious in today's backdrop. Kimberly Romaine reports
Reiten & Co acquires Con-Form
Reiten & Co has acquired a 62% stake in Norwegian prefabricated concrete manufacturer Con-Form.
Creative industries perceived as risky business
Unquoteт data reveals that the volume of investments in the creative industries has fallen while their value has risen. Investor risk aversion amidst economic volatility could be behind the fall in volume in a sector commonly perceived as risky business,...
Accel Partners in $7m series-A for ForgeRock
Accel Partners has invested $7m in a series-A round for Norwegian software company ForgeRock.
Swiss tax treaties could open doors for further crackdowns
Sweden is the latest European country to sign a Rubik tax treaty with Switzerland. Sonnie Ehrendal reports
Regional investors vital for economic recovery
Regional devolution has been favoured by some private equity firms as a means of boosting dealflow. However, despite the merits of a regional presence, unquoteт data reveals that investments backed by regional players has fallen since 2005. Perhaps though,...
Investinor in €3.3m round for Boost Communications
Investinor has led a тЌ3.3m round for Norwegian internet company Boost Communications.
Cinven and Goldman ready to sell Ahlsell to CVC
Cinven and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners are set to sell Swedish tool supplier Ahlsell to CVC Capital Partners.
deVere Group expands into the Nordics
Financial advisor the deVere Group has announced its intention to expand into the Nordic region, opening an office in Stockholm.
Sweden tops EC innovation despite incomplete eco-chain
Sweden has ranked highest in the European Innovation Union Scoreboard, but one industry professional has expressed his surprise at this success due to an тobvious lack in strategy for innovationт and тa terrible taxing system for entrepreneursт. Amy King...