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Lessons in Putinomics
Recent events refute the decoupling theory. By Taraneh Ghajar
Taxing issues
At a time of capital dearth and panic in investment communities across the world, the DVCA calls for a more stable investment environment for private equity in Denmark. Could their proposed tax package be the solution? Rikke Lilla Eckhoff finds out
The end of capital-intensive start-ups?
Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals represent the largest sectors for growth and venture investments in Denmark. But as funds become scarce, can these capital-intensive industries survive the downturn? Rikke Lilla Eckhoff takes a closer look at the statistics...
RUSSIA – PGP completes reorganisation; hires eight
Russian law firm Pepeliaev, Goltsblat & Partners (PGP) has completed a reorganisation and hired eight new professionals, after several of its lawyers left to join UK law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP earlier this year.
UK/ITALY - Candover writes off Ferretti investment
Candover is opting out of the restructuring of portfolio company Ferretti, an Italian yacht manufacturer, completely writing off its investment in the business.
UK - Palamon appoints vice president
Mid-market private equity firm Palamon Capital Partners has hired Ricardo Caupers as vice president in its London office.
GERMANY - Holtzbrinck Ventures funds Stylight
German corporate venture firm Holtzbrinck Ventures has invested an undisclosed value in fashion search engine Stylight GmbH.
FRANCE - Returning investors Banexi et al back Cleor with EUR 2.5m
Existing investors Banexi Capital Partners, BNP Paribas and Capzanine has completed EUR 2.5m round of financing for Cleor Boucle, a jewellery distributor.
SWITZERLAND - UBS appoints group CEO
UBS has appointed Oswald J Grübel as its new group CEO, succeeding Marcel Rohner, who has resigned.
FINLAND - EQT proposes EUR 100m Sanitec equity injection
Swedish buyout house EQT is reportedly in talks with the lenders on its investment in Finnish bathroom products provider Sanitec regarding a restructuring of the company's EUR 1bn debt, with the investor thought to have offered to invest EUR 100m in additional...
FINLAND - Amanda Capital appoints CEO
Former CEO of East Capital, Martin Paasi, has joined Finnish buyout house Amanda Capital as CEO.
Structural revolution
The deteriorating economic climate is putting increasing pressure on private equity portfolio companies and is likely to lead to the need for complex restructuring operations, as well as potential deal opportunities for some, in the coming months. By...
