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Summer is here ..
But I would not bank on images of pleasant holidays by the seaside. In Italy, 21 banks have been put under review for possible downgrades, including Banca MPS, Banca Popolare di Milano and Banca Sella Holding. Intesa's long-term and short-term ratings...
EUROPE - Cinven’s Hall steps down
Buyout giant Cinven has elected Hugh Langmuir to managing partner, replacing Robin Hall, a veteran of the firm who will take on the role of executive chairman.
UK - Silver Lake-backed i2 acquires KCC
Intelligence and investigation management software provider i2, a portfolio company of Silver Lake Partners, has agreed to acquire Arizona-based Knowledge Computing Corporation (KCC).
BELGIUM - LSP et al. invest EUR 4.9m into Pronota
A syndicate of existing backers, including LSP, Gimv, Biotech Fund Flanders, KBC Private Equity, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation and Baekeland Fund have participated in a EUR 5m series-B funding round for biotech firm Pronota, alongside new...
UK/GERMANY - WHEB Ventures reaches £90m third close
WHEB Ventures has achieved a third closing of its second clean technology fund, WHEB Ventures Private Equity 2 LP, at £90m (EUR 105m).
UK - The Port Fund hires principal in London
Infrastructure investor The Port Fund has hired Tanya d'Albis as principal in its London office.
SWITZERLAND - Zurmont Madison hires investment manager
Zurmont Madison Management has strengthened its investment team with the appointment of Andreja Solar as investment manager.
UK - Index Ventures appoints partner in London
Index Ventures has hired Mike Volpi as a partner in the firm's London office.
ITALY - IDeA acquires 65% stake in Soprarno
IDeA Alternative Invesments, backed by the De Agostino Group and Investitori Associati, has acquired a 65% stake of retail fund manager Soprarno Sgr.
UK - Celtic Pharma backs £13m Novacta funding
Biotechnology-focused investor Celtic Pharma has participated in a £13m funding round for drug discovery company Novacta Biosystems, alongside existing investors. The capital will be payable against pre-agreed milestones.
EUROPE - AXA PE signs UN responsible investment principles
French mid-market buyout house AXA Private Equity has signed the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative, issued by the United Nations.
GERMANY - BayBG supports Core-Competence
BayBG has invested an undisclosed sum into web-based training company Core-Competence, acquiring a minority stake in the business.
GERMANY - DBAG and Quadriga Capital sell Lewa
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG), Quadriga Capital and company management have sold their interests in pump manufacturer Lewa GmbH for an undisclosed sum to Japan-based Nikkiso Co, Ltd.
FRANCE - AXA PE invests in INDOM
AXA Private Equity has invested an undisclosed sum into domain broker INDOM, taking a stake of around 15%.
FRANCE - IDI- and BV Capital-backed Hi-Media acquires AdLINK
IDI- and BV Capital-backed internet business Hi-Media has acquired AdLINK Media, the display advertising network of Germany-based AdLINK Internet Media AG.
UK - BC Partners backs EUR 1.7bn Baxi merger
BC Partners-backed boiler maker Baxi has agreed to a EUR 1.7bn merger with Dutch rival De Dietrich Remeha Group, with the private equity house investing EUR 100m to support the transaction.
UK - Jack Ogston retires from Clydesdale Bank
Head of corporate and structured finance for Clydesdale Bank in Scotland, Jack Ogston, is due to retire this month, having been with the bank for nearly 36 years.
UK - Bridgepoint considers IPO for Pets At Home
Bridgepointis reportedly considering a public floatation of pet retail chain Pets At Home, hoping to raise as much as £700m from the sale.
UK - Private equity firms battle for Lloyds' fund management arm
Private equity houses Hellman & Friedman and TA Associates are in a battle to acquire Insight, the fund management arm of Lloyds.
BELGIUM - BNP completes EUR 1.6m Eurogentec investment
French investor BNP Paribas Private Equity has invested EUR 1.6m into biotech business Eurogentec.