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Argos Soditic buys FIS and Antex
Argos Soditic has acquired a majority stake in Italian firms FIS and Antex, which operate human resources and finance and administration outsourcing services, through the newco Fahr Servizi.
Omnes Capital invests €50m in Exclusive Networks
Omnes Capital has committed €50m to French IT security software business Exclusive Networks to fund further acquisitions, according to reports.
BVCA calls for return of taper relief
The BVCA has called for the return of the controversial taper relief for capital gains tax (CGT) in some cases.
TPG-backed retailer Republic enters administration
British clothing retailer Republic, owned by TPG Capital, has appointed Ernst & Young as its administrator.
BGF backs Aubin with £2.3m
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has backed Scottish oil and gas services company Aubin with a £2.25m investment.
ECI promotes Lewis Bantin to partner
ECI Partners has promoted Lewis Bantin to partner within the firm.
Deutsche Bank closes $614m secondaries fund
Deutsche Bank (DB) has closed DB Secondary Opportunities Fund II (DB SOF II) on $614m, above its $500m target.
MTI et al. invest in Oxford Photovoltaics
MTI Partners has led a £2m investment round for Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd (OPV), an Oxford University spinout commercialising solid-state solar cells.
UK activity falls behind France and DACH
The UK & Ireland private equity market has been overtaken by the French and DACH regions in January according to figures from unquote” data.
Financial rewards still main incentive for chairmen of PE-backed businesses
The potential of a significant pay-out on exit is still the main incentive for working with private equity-backed businesses, according to a recent survey of 502 UK-based chairmen and non-executive directors (NEDs).
Blackstone appoints new MD for Iberia
Blackstone has appointed Inaki Echave as managing director, with a primary focus on Spain and Portugal.
Suma Capital launches new fund
Spanish GP Suma Capital has launched a new fund to support Catalonian SMEs.
Greylock Partners backs Social Point
US venture capital investor Greylock Partners has reportedly injected $2.9m into Spanish online games producer Social Point.
Electra in £56m secondaries deal
Electra Partners has acquired stakes in five private equity funds from an unnamed bank for £56m.
Arle's Innovia acquires additional 50% in Securency
Arle Capital Partners' UK chemical company Innovia Films has acquired the remaining 50% stake in joint venture Securency International from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Mercapital sells Lasem Group to management
Spanish GP Mercapital has sold its 41% stake in Catalan company Grupo Lasem, which operates in the baking and confectionery industry, according to reports.
3i-backed Trescal in Isocal bolt-on
3i's French portfolio company Trescal, an industrial calibration company, has acquired Austrian calibration service business Isocal GmbH.
CBPE sells Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to Perrigo
CBPE Capital has sold Leeds-based pharma company Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to US trade buyer Perrigo Company.
XAnge's XPansion 2 reaches €32m first close
XAnge Private Equity has held a first close for its latest growth capital vehicle, XPansion 2, on €32m.
Palatine acquires Inspired Gaming unit
Palatine Private Equity has acquired the amusement and gaming division of British server-based gaming provider Inspired Gaming.
Octopus looking to raise £70m over four VCTs
Octopus Investments has announced plans to raise £70m over four VCTs, targeting UK SMEs.
MBO Partenaires and A Plus back Ingertec buyout
MBO Partenaires and A Plus Finance have backed the management buyout of French electrical installations specialist Ingertec.
Paul Hastings expands European practice
Law firm Paul Hastings has appointed David Revcolevschi as a partner in its European corporate practice, based in the firm's Paris office.
Sofinnova et al. invest in MetGen
Sofinnova Partners has led a €2.2m round for Finnish start-up MetGen, with participation from Finnish Industry Investment and Finnvera.