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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.
Distressed debt funds called in for Fitness First
BC Partners has called in distressed debt firms Oaktree Capital and Marathon following Fitness Firstтs failure to meet repayments, according to reports.
SSVP III closes on €231m
Orlando Management AG has announced the final close of its latest fund, Special Situation Venture Partners III, on €231m, €31m over target.
ECI appoints new investment manager
UK mid-market GP ECI Partners has appointed Joe Garrood as investment manager in its London office.
Michael Queen steps down from 3i
3i chief executive Michael Queen has announced his intention to step down.
Crédit Agricole PE becomes Omnes Capital
Coller Capital has finalised the acquisition of Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE), which has been renamed Omnes Capital.
Sofinnova Partners lists DBV
Paris-based Sofinnova Partners has listed DBV Technologies, raising €40.5m in the IPO on NYSE Euronext Paris.
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.
CVC to refinance Formula One Group
CVC has launched a process to refinance portfolio company the Formula One Group.
GCP acquires Garrets International
Greenhill Capital Partners has acquired Essex-based marine catering management business Garrets International for a reported ТЃ17m.
Nordic Capital in Bladt SBO
Nordic Capital has acquired Danish steel contractor Bladt from Maj Invest and Industri Udvikling.
Better Capital buys Everest for £25m
Turnaround specialist Better Capital has acquired a 95% in stake in UK-based home improvement products manufacturer Everest in an all-equity, ТЃ25m transaction.
HgCapital promotes one, hires seven
HgCapital has announced the promotion of Kai Romberg to partner at the firm and made seven new hires at associate level.
AnaCap buys international division of IFG for €84m
AnaCap has agreed to acquire the international division of financial services company IFG Group for тЌ84m.
Gilde acquires Sovitec from Value Enhancement Partners
Gilde Buyout Partners has bought Belgian manufacturing business Sovitec from Dutch private equity firm VEP.
Sambrinvest joins €23.6m series-B round in bioscience
Sambrinvest has joined Mitsui Global Investment, Shire, ATMI and the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund to invest €17m in Belgian cell therapy company Promethera Biosciences. The Walloon region has granted a further €6.6m in the form of a loan.
LBO France delays fundraising effort
French mid-cap GP LBO France has pushed back the launch of its next €1.5bn White Knight IX vehicle - which was supposed to take place in Q1 - to Q3 2012, according to French publication Capital Finance.
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.
Bank investments in PE down 69%
Anecdotal evidence highlights that PE houses cannot rely on banks and insurance companies to raise the bulk of their funds anymore. Data from French association AFIC backs this up with worrying numbers. Greg Gille reports
Ashridge back special needs care provider Phoenix
Ashridge Capital has invested ТЃ3.5m in a management buyout of special needs care provider Phoenix Learning and Care.
Cornerstone buys ACTech from Halder
Cornerstone Capital and Premium Equity Partners have acquired Halder’s 80% stake in German metal parts manufacturer ACTech for an undisclosed price. The management retains its 20% stake.
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
Avindia Capital launches energy fund
Spanish private equity firm Avindia Capital has announced the launch of its first fund, Avindia Energy I.