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Carried interest tax debate re-kindled
Carried interest tax debate re-kindled

Carried interest earned by private equity GPs is taxed as capital gains, not as income: thatтs just the way it is. The Obama administration promised to end this tax break, but the reform was quietly swept under the carpet. However, the debate looks likely...

unquote" mobile site launched
unquote" mobile site launched

unquoteт has launched a mobile friendly version of its website, allowing subscribers to check on all the latest deal and industry news while on the move.

STING invests in SEEC

STING Capital has invested in SEEC AB, a provider of energy storage devices for heating and cooling large buildings.

Asia's growing importance in European M&A
Asia's growing importance in European M&A

The sale process surrounding 3i portfolio company Hyva would not only be a major exit for the investor, but demonstrates the increasingly global nature of M&A. The proposed тЌ600m sale has received interest from not only European private equity houses,...

Altor accquires stake in Eltek

Altor Equity Partners has acquired a 16.5% stake in Eltek ASA, a Norwegian listed global power conversion and microwave transmission specialist.

A new dimension
A new dimension

Although the secondaries market has increased substantially in size over the past few years, little progress has been achieved in making transaction processes more efficient and transparent. This could be about to change as Emanuel Eftimiu finds out....

Ratos sells stake in Lindab

Ratos has sold 8.85m shares in Lindab International AB for SEK 867m, giving the investor an exit profit of approximately SEK 540m.

Apax tech disposal marks venture exit
Apax tech disposal marks venture exit

Apax Partners has sold much of its remaining venture portfolio, marking its exit from European early-stage investing. While it was once one of the largest investors in UK venture, the firm has been winding down its early-stage operations for many years....

The Silver Lining
The Silver Lining

The cost of the recession to private equity has been all too evident, but is there a silver lining? As we move into a period of increased movement on the exit front, some investors believe a greater understanding of what makes portfolio companies tick...

Swedish PE-firms facing tax investigation

Skatteverket, the Swedish Tax Office, has launched an investigation into the declaration of tax by eight of the largest Swedish private equity firms, according to reports.